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Only 1 in 8 elementary teacher prep programs adequately teach math

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Its like the difference between a basketball player and a coach. The player can learn their role and follow directions, but the coach needs to understand the bigger picture–the why behind every move. Teachers need to know how to do more than just follow the steps in math to get the right answer.

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Students, educators feel positive about AI’s impact, but fear its misuse

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Key points: More than half of students worry about AI use in education Data shows growing GenAI adoption in K-12 With AI coaching, a math platform helps students tackle tough concepts For more news on AI in education, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub A new survey highlights a demand for clear guidelines around ethical and responsible AI use, (..)

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AI in K-12 instruction: Insights from instructional coaches

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This article briefly synthesizes responses from instructional coaches regarding their experiences, challenges, and recommendations for integrating AI into K-12 education. Ten instructional coaches, all with advanced degrees, had the following insights into the instructional use of AI in K12 education.

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AI-Enabled Personal Professional Learning MicroGrant Announced Targets Teachers and Coaches (K-6)

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The Classroom Education Plan© (CEP) supports teachers and coaches helping them to improve their core instructional practice. Three elementary schools will be selected to become QorePremium Partners and will receive CEP licenses for all general education K-6 teachers at the awarded sites (administrators and coaches are free).

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Ello, World’s Most Advanced AI Reading Coach Recognized by Common Sense Media as Top AI Tool

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SAN FRANCISCO (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ello , developer of the world’s most advanced AI reading coach, announced today that Common Sense Media rated the Ello app as one of its top 10 AI products for ethical use, transparency, safety and impact. We are honored that Common Sense Media recognized Ello as a responsible AI application.”

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What I learned building an AI tool for my own kids (and millions more worldwide)

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Key points: Building an app for kids came with unique challenges A new era for teachers as AI disrupts instruction With AI coaching, a math platform helps students tackle tough concepts For more news on AI tools for kids, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub A recent survey found that 88 percent of U.S.

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Beyond digital literacy: Why K-12 educators must prioritize data literacy

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Coaching, co-teaching models, and collaborative inquiry teams can also build teacher capacity and create shared language around data use. Data ethics and student agency Theres another layer of data literacy thats especially relevant in todays digital age: ethics.

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