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Reversing the absent trend: A school’s community-powered comeback

eSchool News

Then, when you go out in the community and a child identifies you, their parents are already won over. We needed something to pull everybody together for positive behavior, attendance, and more, and that’s where our communication platform for districts, teachers, parents, and students came in.

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5 reasons why game design is the best way to teach STEAM skills

eSchool News

It’s a team effort that requires communication, trust, and collaboration. Gamifying learning turns failures into the next “level” to conquer. Creates a collaborative & engaging learning environment Designing a game is rarely a solo act. There is nothing more engaging than seeing the game you built come to life.

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Through Comedy Classes, Students Take ‘Big Swings’ for Mental Health

Edsurge

They get to say — ‘these ones are about making people funny, and they also prioritize nonverbal communication, strengthening eye contact, being comfortable with failure and taking some chances in the spotlight.’” “We have clinical psychologists who go through all the improv exercises,” Gethard said.

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Research Shows Autistic People Have No Communication Deficit

Lab to Class

Autism is widely associated in daily circles with people who are socially awkward, have a different way of thinking, and are generally less effective communicators. What they found was that communication levels were about the same for the autistic and non-autistic groups, but the scores were lower on both sides in the mixed-group rooms.

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What Schools Look for in Vendors: Building Trust and Credibility

k12 Prospects

Building trust with schools requires consistent engagement, clear communication, and a proactive approach to solving their challenges. Failure to meet these requirements can result in rejection, regardless of a product’s quality. Strategy: Ensure compliance with FERPA, COPPA, and other relevant regulations to protect student data.

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Engaging Strategies for Reluctant Learners in High School

Teachers Pay Teachers

Give second (and third) chances For many reluctant learners, one school failure is enough to reinforce their belief that they’re poor students. This is an especially helpful strategy for students who struggle with consistent attendance or who enjoy disrupting class to avoid finishing an assignment.

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Catch them Learning: A Pathway to Academic Integrity in the Age of AI

Cult of Pedagogy

Communicate major assignments and assessments in advance and give students opportunities to plan their time and effort. Or a policy might say failure to properly cite sources is plagiarism. Share the map of the course in advance so students can see the important standards, learning goals, content, concepts, and skills.