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Most parents know AI will be crucial to their children’s future

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That disparity highlights a pressing need to raise awareness of and increase parental involvement in AI discussions, and advance the implementation of AI in American primary and secondary education.

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CAE Announces Stacey Sparks as Senior Director of Content Design and Development

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“I’m excited to work with the gifted team at CAE to create solutions that help educators understand and improve the skills that are most important to students’ future success,” said Sparks. “I I look forward to combining our creative and technical talent to meet our clients’ needs with imagination, rigor, and meticulous attention to detail.”.

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Use these 5 strategies to boost student engagement

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Previous research indicates that students who report positive teacher-student relationships were more likely to report high engagement with their learning, and strong teacher-student relationships have been associated with higher academic performance, feelings of competence, greater attendance rates, and pursuit of secondary education.

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4 Surprising Benefits of Gaming for K–12 Students

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It’s all about creativity and collaboration,” says Ron Pirayoff, director of secondary education for Saddleback Valley USD. BETTER SPATIAL ATTENTION: One study found that playing action video games improves the ability to locate a target stimulus among distractions — a test that predicts driving ability.

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Missouri Makes the Most of Student Data

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Last week, the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), in partnership with SAS, launched the Missouri Data Visualization Tool (MO DVT), a web-based application that offers easy-to-use reports and analysis on academic performance, including achievement and growth data aggregated by subject, year, and grade.

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These Education Books Sparked Conversation in 2018—And Give Us A Glimpse At What’s Ahead

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For 2018, consider four that caught my attention. The year started with Bryan Caplan releasing his newest book, “The Case Against Education: Why the Education System is a Waste of Time and Money.” Look out for discussions about the implications of this for education providers as well as new school-company partnerships.

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Making the College Admissions Process Work for All Students

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As higher education professionals committed to breaking down the barriers to college and career access, we must acknowledge and confront the obstacles students face when navigating the post-secondary planning process. Here are five ways to do that: Establish a growth mindset and inspire confidence.