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Michigan Virtual survey highlights K-12 educators’ AI beliefs, needs

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” “The findings from this study highlight both the enthusiasm and the apprehensions surrounding AI integration in education. As district-level leaders, it is our responsibility to listen to concerns, be forward-thinking, and weave in the unique perspectives of the communities we serve,” said Dr.

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The math anxiety equation: How to solve for confidence in math class

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To me, math identity is the belief in ones ability to do math and use it in life. This feeling of not being a math person creates the mindset that ones math ability cannot change meaningfully over time through study and practice. So how can we help students achieve positive orientations to math education?

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Study reveals elementary math gains

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Study of grades 3-5 students showed improved math achievement with personalized learning approach. A research study from the Center for Education Policy Research (CEPR) at Harvard University demonstrates a link between an adaptive learning program and improvement in mathematics achievement for students in grades 3-5.

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Study Finds Reopening Schools Linked With Improved Parent Mental Health

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[by LightField Studios / Shutterstock] The unusual school, work and home conditions that so many Americans have faced during the pandemic have given researchers new opportunities to study the causes and consequences of family stressors and behaviors. It’s hard to be a really warm, actively engaged parent if you are struggling yourself.

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5 ways to help special education students manage testing anxiety

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It’s a common belief that testing anxiety affects only older students, such as those taking high school or college placement exams. In fact, studies have shown that test anxiety is actually the worst in the middle grades. However, testing anxiety affects students of all ages.

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Four ways to transform your school culture

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In a healthy school culture, there’s a belief that every student holds unique gifts and talents, and has the innate ability to be successful. Literacy impacts every other subject that a student will study in school, from algebra to creative writing. Create a literacy-rich school culture.

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8 ways to empower students to grow their grit

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million times, she describes her study of different predictors of success and how grit emerged as a significant predictor for long-term goals. So far, the best idea has been the growth mindset—the belief that ability to learn isn’t fixed, that it can change with your effort,” Duckworth says during her talk.

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