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The 3 biggest misconceptions about AI

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We also accept the fact that, many times, a parent helps build their 4th-grader’s science fair project. However, if a student uses generative AI to help them edit their college admission paper or brainstorm a science fair idea, there’s a belief that it is dishonest. In both of these instances, we don’t consider it cheating.

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Feeling the midyear slump? Recharge your meetings with MicroPD

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It’s fairly standard belief that professional development (PD) must go deeper than the one-and-done workshop; it must be more sustained, more relevant, and offer tangible takeaways. This can feel overwhelming and make the most positive teacher feel less enthusiastic. That’s why we conduct monthly PD meetings.

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3 best practices to create a STEM-focused school

eSchool News

With the belief that STEM skills are best acquired starting at a young age, we start building foundational skills early in elementary school. For instance, they can share information about their area of expertise, be an advisor for students on presentations or projects, or judge robotics competitions and/or science fairs.

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‘College for What?' High School Students Want Answers Before Heading to Campus

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These shifting attitudes were evident in March at Central High School here, at a daylong event dubbed the “ Opportunity Fair. This is the fourth episode of our podcast series Doubting College , where we’re exploring: What happened to the public belief in college? Some of the jobs represented require college degrees. . …

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Mentorship, Equity, and Impact: Rethinking Leadership in Schools

k12 Digest

That belief fuels my passion for driving change in education. How do you ensure inclusivity and fairness in your schools policies and practices? When we focus on student-centered learning rather than forcing students to conform to an old model, we create an education system that is truly fair, inclusive, and built for the future.

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Impact, Meet Inclusion: Zeal Capital Launches $50M Fund for Diverse Edtech Founders

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We believe this is a market-backed strategy that allows us to widen our lens and give more founders a fair swing at the plate when it comes to access to capital and mentorship,” says Qadree. Many focus their investments on the coasts (mostly San Francisco and New York); Zeal believes there are just as many promising opportunities elsewhere.

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Recalibrating Our Approach To Misinformation

Edsurge

As scholars of totalitarianism have noted, the breeding ground of authoritarian movements is not belief, but cynicism. The implications of this orientation towards truth are far more ominous than mere gullibility. In a world where nothing can be known and all producers of knowledge are seen to be compromised, there is no truth, only power.