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Birmingham City Schools Leads Groundbreaking Research on Student Motivation and Math Achievement

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In partnership with sub-awardees WestEd and MIND Education , creators of ST Math , BCS is driving the development of real- time, data-driven insights to improve student engagement and learning outcomes. “This partnership aligns perfectly with our district’s strategic focus on academic achievement and evidence-based strategies.

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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 in education needs more than innovation–it needs intention

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The future of AI in education must be a shared effort across curriculum providers, district and school leaders, and policymakers. Many AI models are built for general use and later “adapted” for education, but this retrofitting approach can introduce bias, misinformation, and misalignment with instructional goals.

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The key to boosting math achievement? Neuroscience

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says Nigel Nisbet, VP of content creation at MIND Education. To learn more about how neuroscience plays a critical role in math achievement, click here. Amid disappointing and stagnant scores, district leaders are looking for a solution that addresses the heart of the issue: How do students learn best? How can we teach better?

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The dangers of attempting to ‘Instant Pot’ educational progress

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Key points: Lowering the academic bar is a disservice to students and families Leading (again) in uncertainty Five years on: COVIDs impact on schoolsand whats next for education For more news on educational progress, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub We are living in an Ozempic era. Policymakers have to make a choice.

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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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School safety impacts achievement, instructional time, educator retention

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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.