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Chronic Absenteeism has become a big problem in schools

Ask a Tech Teacher

School absenteeism has been one of the small but chronic problems in the past. Since the pandemic, it is so much more, to the point it is a front-of-mind issue that schools scramble to address. Here’s a good discussion from the US Department of Education on the problem and solutions: Ed Dept: Districts should start now to improve 2024-25 attendance Schools must plan now to address chronic absenteeism The US Department of Education is calling on state leaders to address chronic absenteeism,

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Q&A: Determine What Your K–12 District Needs in an Interactive Display

EdTech Magazine

Modern classrooms in today’s K–12 education environment often call for interactive displays that allow students to collaborate and engage with the material. Choosing the right interactive display, however, can be daunting. IT leaders and administrators must know exactly what their classrooms need and how different displays will align with the teaching and learning in their districts.

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More Than Devices: The Impact of Verizon Innovative Learning Schools Professional Learning

Digital Promise

The post More Than Devices: The Impact of Verizon Innovative Learning Schools Professional Learning appeared first on Digital Promise.

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How the FAFSA Fiasco Affects Students

Edsurge

For Maria Artica, a first-year student at Richard Bland College, a two-year college in Virginia, enrolling was like stepping “into a new world.” Artica, who is Hispanic, is pursuing an associate degree in life science and plans to become a doctor. A first-generation college student, she was told that higher ed would lead to a better life. But there isn’t a lot of help available for paying for education, she says.

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Quickly Create Personalized Learning Experiences that Work

How can we actively engage learners 24/7, on their level and according to their interests, while respecting their learning styles? It’s not impossible. In this guide: Explore how to transform traditional, one-way videos into two-way interactive learning experiences Understand different types of artificial intelligence (AI), including - Generative vs.

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Celebrating Student-Led Environmentalism at Broward County Public Schools

Digital Promise

The post Celebrating Student-Led Environmentalism at Broward County Public Schools appeared first on Digital Promise.

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High school students say AI will change the workforce

eSchool News

Key points: Students’ exposure to generative AI can make a difference in their future success Get the latest on AI in Education Crafting ethical AI landscapes in K-12 education For more news on AI in education, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub With the rapid rise of generative AI, nearly one in two high school students polled think the workforce as we know it today will undergo a major transformation, a new global survey shows.

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Educators love their edtech, but want more training

eSchool News

Key points: Edtech tools are valuable, but so is PD to help teachers use them effectively 5 strategies to reduce teacher stress and improve retention Solving the IT staffing challenge in K-12 education For more news on edtech trends, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub An overwhelming majority of educators (93 percent) say they believe edtech makes teaching and learning better, according to a new survey from classroom management solution NetSupport.

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30 Keyboard Shortcuts That Teachers Need

Teacher Tech with Alice Keeler

The secret to feeling more confident on the computer is keyboard shortcuts! Here are 30 Keyboard Shortcuts That Teachers Need The post 30 Keyboard Shortcuts That Teachers Need appeared first on Teacher Tech with Alice Keeler.

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SME Education Foundation Expands Manufacturing and Engineering Opportunities to 15K Additional Michigan Students

eSchool News

SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — More Michigan students will have access to new advanced manufacturing technology and training through the SME Education Foundation’s SME PRIME® program, due to an expansion of the public-private partnership between the Foundation and the State of Michigan to bolster the state’s manufacturing talent pipeline.

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American Association of Family & Consumer Sciences (AAFCS) and iCEV Partner to Help Learners Prepare for Industry-Recognized Credentials

American Consortium for Equity in Education

The American Association of Family & Consumer Sciences (AAFCS) and iCEV, a leading producer of Career & Technical Education (CTE) curriculum, industry certification preparation and testing, and data management, have partnered to help learners prepare for industry-recognized AAFCS credentials. Through Keep Reading American Association of Family & Consumer Sciences (AAFCS) and iCEV Partner to Help Learners Prepare for Industry-Recognized Credentials The post American Association of Fa

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Can Brain Science Actually Help Make Your Training & Teaching Stick?

Speaker: Andrew Cohen, Founder & CEO of Brainscape

The instructor’s PPT slides are brilliant. You’ve splurged on the expensive interactive courseware. Student engagement is stellar. So… why are half of your students still forgetting everything they learned in just a matter of weeks? It's likely a matter of cognitive science! With so much material to "teach" these days, we often forget to incorporate key proven principles into our curricula — namely active recall, metacognition, spaced repetition, and interleaving practice.

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Lessons for Ed-Tech Companies in LAUSD’s Far-Reaching AI Experiment

Marketplace K-12

The CEO of AllHere, an organization working with the nation's second-largest school system on a massive AI project, talks about what went into the partnership. The post Lessons for Ed-Tech Companies in LAUSD’s Far-Reaching AI Experiment appeared first on Market Brief.

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Arizona School District Supports Innovative Teaching and Learning with New EdTech Resources

American Consortium for Equity in Education

Arizona’s Apache Junction Unified School District (AJUSD) today announced a new collaboration with global edtech leader Discovery Education supporting innovative teaching and learning in the district. In this new phase of partnership, teachers and students in grades K-12 will receive access to a Keep Reading Arizona School District Supports Innovative Teaching and Learning with New EdTech Resources The post Arizona School District Supports Innovative Teaching and Learning with New EdTech Resourc

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An “AI Student Agent” Takes an Asynchronous Online Course

Iterating Toward Openness

The earlier we all start thinking about this problem, the sooner we can start generating ideas and potential solutions. Given the magnitude of impact generative AI is having and will have in education (and many other aspects of life), I’m working with some diligence to keep up to date with developments in the field. Recently, I noticed how a couple of the emerging capabilities of generative AI will come together in the future in a way that will impact education much more dramatically than

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CREATING SOCIALLY CONNECTED SCHOOLS

American Consortium for Equity in Education

Professor Dr. Julie Radlauer-Dorfler on understanding the importance of social connectibilty for educator and student mental health. She is a leading expert in the social influences of mental health and uses her experience to create impact within communities, systems, Keep Reading CREATING SOCIALLY CONNECTED SCHOOLS The post CREATING SOCIALLY CONNECTED SCHOOLS appeared first on American Consortium for Equity in Education.

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Reimagining Chickering & Gamson's Principles Post-Pandemic: Technology's Central Role in Modern Edu

This white paper examines and proposes revisions to the "Seven Principles for Good Practice in Undergraduate Education" introduced by Arthur Chickering and Zelda Gamson in 1987 for today's technology-driven world.