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Linda McMahon Backs Trump’s Push to Dismantle Ed. Dept.: 'It's Not Working'
McMahon faced questions amid changes to the Education Department that are already underway.
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There is debate over whether—and how—more money can improve student outcomes.
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Miranda Scully has a strategy to approach parent engagement.
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If You're Going to Ban Cellphones, Do It Right
An educator offers a cooperative restorative approach to restricting cellphone use in schools.
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Denver Schools First District to Sue Trump Admin Over ICE Policy in Schools
The district argued that the policy forced schools to divert resources.
Federal
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Kennedy was sworn in after a close Senate vote.
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1 / 8[Kids] rise to the occasion over, and over, and over, and over again, if you have people who believe in them and people who remove barriers and put opportunities in front of them.
We knew from that point on that we had built a bridge, that our students could feel normal, they could play with their own siblings at home. And I think for us, that was everything.
When parents and students feel connected to school, they are more likely to come.
I’ve sat in a room with other educators and other HR folks, and they all agree, we need to pay teachers more.
When it comes to equity work, if you put your human hat on and don’t worry about the terminology or whatever...then we’re on to something.
If we want to fix this equity issue in terms of not enough girls and students of color enrolling in computer science, I believe we need to start them young.
It’s not just a one-off. It’s not just a program. Family engagement has to be embedded, just like curriculum and instruction.
If you choose nothing, then the world is going to take you where it takes you. Isn’t it much more powerful if you drive your own ship and guide your own path, so that you can actively make those choices, as opposed to the world making the choices for you?
Is It Ethical to Use AI to Grade?
The technology gives students more feedback, more quickly. But some warn that using AI to score writing could have unintended consequences.
The New Teachers' Aides: AI Tutors
Teachers say the technology allows them to better meet a wide range of student needs.
Can AI Effectively Coach Teachers?
Coaching is one of the most effective but resource-intensive forms of professional development. Can AI fill in the gaps?
'I Don’t Get Burnt Out as Much:' How These Teachers Use AI in Their Daily Work
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This Spotlight will help you explore effective strategies for improving math instruction and enhancing student achievement.
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Answer 7 questions about cultivating student engagement in reading.
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Teachers, Try This: Use Dance to Boost Engagement and Learning
From physics to math, this dance teacher shows how incorporating movement can increase student engagement and understanding.
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Teachers, Try This: Activities to Build Classroom Culture and Connection
This theatre teacher incorporates movement into his lessons to enhance student connection. Here's how other teachers can do the same.
Teaching
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Teachers, Try This: Take Classroom Lessons Into the Wild
This Wisconsin district utilizes its school forest to translate classroom lessons into the outdoors.
Student Achievement
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What the Dismal Nation's Report Card Means for Reading and Math
The latest results of the National Assessment of Educational Progress show declines in students’ reading with some modest progress in math.
Student Well-Being
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Teachers, Try This: Combine Movement and Academics in the Classroom
A P.E. teacher shares some ideas for incorporating movement into the classroom for greater student engagement and more effective lessons.
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Strategy & Operations
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Both school systems and vendors are taking cautious steps to bring artificial intelligence to solicitations for work, while acknowledging the pitfalls.
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