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Look to the Science: Understanding how Mind, Brain and Education Science can Inform Educational Practices

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John Fisher College of Education and brings almost 30 years of diverse experience in the field of education. Her career spans roles as an elementary teacher, instructional coach, mentor, special education administrator, and elementary school principal. Gina DiTullio holds a doctorate in Executive Leadership from the St.

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Kenneth C. Griffin Donates $2 Million to Nonprofit Achieve Miami’s Teacher Accelerator Program to Strengthen South Florida’s Teacher Pipeline

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Miami Achieve Miami , a nonprofit dedicated to equalizing educational opportunities for students throughout Miami-Dade County, has received $2.4 100,000 from the Panera Bread Foundation , as part of its national initiative to support nonprofits that provide educational access to underserved youth.

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AI-enhanced tutoring: Bridging the achievement gap in American education

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While more research is needed to evaluate the scalability and efficacy of these tools, they offer a promising avenue for addressing the challenges faced by students in STEM education, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. HDT is tutoring provided to one or two students per tutor, in person, three or more times per week.

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Expanding ‘through-year’ assessments to boost student achievement

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Key points: To personalize learning, teachers need actionable data more frequently A new partnership in Montana will support student achievement in just this manner See related article: What’s the state of K-12 assessment? DreamBox solutions will then expand to all educators and students in the 2024-2025 school year.

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Increasing K-12 tech accessibility

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Key points: Schools must ensure greater access to the tech tools students and teachers need The digital divide still holds students back DEI in action: eSN Innovation Roundtable For more news on classroom equity, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub Believing that all students have the same access to technology is a mistake.

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The unseen connection between student absenteeism and teacher burnout 

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While we often discuss how absenteeism affects students, we rarely acknowledge its devastating impact on the educators who show up every day to empty chairs. percent of educators cite “insufficient staff time for intervention execution” as a primary challenge in addressing absenteeism. ” The numbers are staggering.

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The pros and cons of DEI in education

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However, as DEI becomes more prevalent, it also faces scrutiny and debate regarding its effectiveness, implementation, and impact on educational outcomes. One of the main advantages of DEI in education is the promotion of a more inclusive and representative curriculum. This leads to increased engagement and motivation.

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