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Elmwood School: Where Girls Rise with Confidence, Curiosity and Global Vision

k12 Digest

There was no fanfarejust a vision, a small classroom, and a deep belief in what girls could achieve when given the right environment to grow. As an Apple Distinguished School, Elmwood integrates technology in ways that feel seamless and empowering. But here, technology isnt a shiny extra. Its a bicycle for the mind.

Schools 222
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Assessment Culture: What It Is and Why It Matters

Edsurge

While thoughtful assessment design and implementation are necessary for student success, building a strong assessment culture in schools is often overlooked but equally important. ISTE is collaborating with the National Center for the Improvement of Educational Assessment (NCIEA) to explore the characteristics of a healthy assessment culture.

Culture 197
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Shift to Providing Feedback as Students Work

Catlin Tucker

Promotes a growth mindset and a belief in the potential for improvement. The chapter emphasizes three key strategies that promote a culture of feedback and empower students in the feedback process. Enhances metacognitive skills, such as self-regulation and self-monitoring. Builds confidence and self-efficacy in learners.

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This Is Your Brain on Math: The Science Behind Culturally Responsive Instruction

Edsurge

Many of those luminations surfaced because the lessons my students engaged with were designed to promote student inquiry and prioritize cultural relevance. Though some argue that mathematics is culturally independent, I can say from experience that it is anything but.

Culture 207
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Social Emotional Learning Should Not Be the Next Target in America’s Culture Wars

Edsurge

And not long ago, legislation passed in the Indiana House , prohibiting teaching or assessments that may “affect the student’s attitudes, habits, traits, opinions, beliefs, or feelings without parental consent.” Educators are not alone in the belief that this work is important. The timing of these latest attacks couldn’t be worse.

Culture 186
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A Call to Action: We Must Do Better for Our Children, Our Students

k12 Digest

It was a way to rekindle hope, driven by the belief that we must do better. While technology can be a powerful tool for learning and connection, it has also created vast spaces where students anxieties are amplified. That was my call to action. As I grieved, I co-founded an organization called Safe and Sound Schools.

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5 strategies to reduce teacher stress and improve retention

eSchool News

Create a school culture that teachers won’t want to leave. Research shows that a positive school culture is associated with higher attendance rates and deeper engagement for both students and faculty. Improving teacher retention starts with building a positive and supportive school environment.

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