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School safety impacts achievement, instructional time, educator retention

eSchool News

Findings from the nationwide survey of 530 K-12 educators and administrators call attention to the critical issue of school safety, including pervasive concerns around staff safety, recruitment, retention, and their impact on student learning and well-being. Rapid response is critical in emergency situations.

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Class Size Matters: Understanding the Link Between Class Size and Student Achievement

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Understanding the connection between class size and student achievement, as well as teacher retentions, is critical to the future of our educational system. The Link Between Class Size and Achievement. Research into the impact of class size on student achievement has been ongoing for decades.

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

k12 Digest

Teachers are constantly battling for students attention, often losing that battle to smart phones. Another study showed that in mathematics, students exposed to brain-based instruction not only achieved higher scores but developed a deeper conceptual understanding of the material. link] Gozuyesil, E., & Dikici, A.

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What I learned building an AI tool for my own kids (and millions more worldwide)

eSchool News

Do they require more dexterity and attentiveness than is usual for a child? By making your edtech tool language agnostic, or offering it in multiple languages–all the more achievable with modern AI technology–you may be able to support more children worldwide.

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Bite-Size Learning, Big Results: Why Microlearning is the Future of Education

k12 Digest

Through these experiences, Carl developed a deep understanding of what founders require to navigate the unique challenges within the Education Industry and achieve sustainable growth. This approach respects the natural constraints of attention and working memory.

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How to help children develop executive functioning skills

eSchool News

And yet, there is a set of skills that’s not given enough attention in the classroom: Executive functioning. . While executive functioning is starting to gain some deserved attention in the classroom, parents can have a huge impact on the growth of these skills for their children. education system imparts on our youth.

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Understanding Teacher Engagement in Blended Learning Environments

Catlin Tucker

When teacher engagement is high, it positively impacts both student engagement and achievement. This cloud reflects the actions or physical manifestations of engagement, such as learning, interest, participation, focus, attention, and curiosity. When teacher engagement dips, it has a negative effect on student engagement.