The Hechinger Report

APRIL 25, 2024

Two years ago, when I visited Westwood High School in Mesa, a suburb of Phoenix, every incoming freshman started the year in a very unusual way. Back when my mom attended Westwood in the early 80s, students made the typical walk from class to class, learning from one teacher in math and another for English or history or science. (My mom was one of two girls in Westwood’s woodworking class.

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eSchool News

APRIL 25, 2024

Key points: Putting play into lessons is easy if teachers get creative 4 keys for unlocking student curiosity and critical thinking 6 trends to watch in K-12 schools in 2024 For more news on play in learning, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub As a longtime educator, I’ve witnessed firsthand the incredible benefits that play can have in a K–8 classroom.

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Edthena

APRIL 25, 2024

In the news The editorial team at Tech & Learning featured the AI Coach platform as part of their Ed Tech Show & Tell article. Through this feature, the editorial team regularly spotlights intriguing innovations for K-12 teachers and administrators. Here’s what’s on their radar this month: AI Coach by Edthena : An instructional coaching platform that enables schools to provide personalized, timely coaching to all of their teachers.

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Teacher Tech with Alice Keeler

APRIL 25, 2024

AppSheet isn’t just another tech tool; it’s a game-changer for teachers who want to streamline tasks, amplify student engagement, and revolutionize classroom management. This no-code platform puts the power of app creation directly in your hands, regardless of your tech proficiency. Learn More with Totally Unscripted Go to Totally Unscripted Join me and the rest.

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PlagiarismCheck

APRIL 25, 2024

No magic pills exist in the grown-up world with endless bills to pay, errands to run, meetings to attend, and papers to compose and check. So, we won’t promise you one – a plagiarism check won’t solve all of your problems. However, it will definitely accelerate your text-writing and checking routines. How exactly does this non-magic tool work?

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eSchool News

APRIL 25, 2024

This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. I fell in love with teaching while working as an assistant educator at a preschool 16 years ago. I had not studied education, so I enrolled in an alternative certification program specifically designed for people who were already working in education.

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