Faculty Focus

JUNE 17, 2025

Institutional leaders play a pivotal role in championing AI adoption by fostering trust, ensuring transparent communication, and making informed decisions. Building trust requires: Transparency in Communication : Leaders should articulate the “why” behind AI initiatives, addressing both opportunities and risks.

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Ethics Education Evaluation Fairness 74

k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

For instance, at B.School, we designed a cross-subject project around the theme “Our Green Neighborhood,” where students from Grades 3 to 5 explored science (recycling, energy use), math (data collection), and language arts (report writing and public speaking) through hands-on fieldwork and community interviews.

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Interdisciplinary Learning Feedback Culture 144

eSchool News

MAY 14, 2025

In which that remote technology, the need for communications between students and teachers, quite possibly the need for communications and collaborations between students, the much higher level need for sharing of resources and using them and really interactive way.

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Learning Discussions Gamification Technology 130

Edsurge

JUNE 23, 2025

So it’s fair to say probably districts have found everyone within their staff and now are having to look for outside candidates.” Right now many of us have been saying it’s not a fair pathway and there should be some workarounds or fast tracks; many of us are not going to give up on trying to see those come to fruition,” Powell says.

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Elementary School Elementary School Fairness Communication 111

eSchool News

MAY 14, 2025

During the pandemic, hints of changing grading standards and possible grade inflation raised concerns for parents and caregivers about their accuracy and fairness given the disruption of school closures and a shift to remote learning. Academic achievement and behavior must be evaluated separately and communicated distinctly.

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Grades Evaluation Students Achievement 159

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 2, 2025

What is your favorite way to communicate with friends? Is it fair to judge someone based on social media posts from years ago? Perfect as bell-ringers, exit tickets, or brain breaks for high school , these five-minute writing ideas are a great way to get students into a writing state of mind right after the bell rings.

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High School High School Writing Essay 52

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 23, 2025

Facilitate a respectful discussion when you bring these controversial debate topics or writing prompts for high school to your classroom Are immigration laws in the United States fair? Should American voters be required to show identification at the polls? Would it be better to raise taxes to provide free healthcare for all citizens?

High School 52

High School High School Schools Counselling 52

Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

Using rubrics helps teachers stay focused during the grading process and ensures that grading is objective, consistent, and fair. This helps to shift the focus away from the teacher-student relationship and towards the quality of the student’s work, promoting a more objective and fair grading process.

Fairness 545

Fairness Assignments Feedback Languages 545

eSchool News

APRIL 3, 2025

School-to-home communications is a fairly common sticking point for elementary school districts. Were both former teachers, and we largely relied on catching parents in the school drop-off line or sending reminders home with students when sharing vital school-to-home communications. Facilitates communication and engagement.

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Communication Schools Fairness Languages 183

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

Communicates with parents about student progress. Why not tap into them as resources and make them do some of the planning, teaching, troubleshooting, assessing, and communicating with parents? Designs projects. Troubleshoots technology hiccups. Assesses student work. I think this is fairly normal.

Fairness 412

Fairness Motivation Communication Grades 412

Edsurge

MAY 3, 2024

The larger question is about how to accurately communicate to the families, where a child might have written an essay and gotten a zero on it, how to explain it. Especially in the absence of clear communication about what it is.” The Texas Education Agency did not respond to EdSurge’s request for comment.

Fairness 194

Fairness Testing Grades Essay 194

eSchool News

JANUARY 22, 2019

Science Fair. Communication, Curiosity, Perseverance, Teamwork. Following different student groups competing in an international science fair, this documentary highlights the perseverance and teamwork required to make it to the top. Communication, Compassion, Empathy. Far from the Tree.

Middle School 280

Middle School Middle School Fairness Disabilities 280

eSchool News

OCTOBER 4, 2016

iEARN empowers teachers and young people to work together online using the Internet and other new communications technologies. Laptops, tablets and smartphones connect users with information in less than a second, and because mobility has increased our connectivity, we’ve increased our connections with all parts of the world.

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Learning Tools Mobile Devices Fairness Internet 279

eSchool News

DECEMBER 27, 2022

While all administrators should consider it a priority to arrange fair pay, it’s also important to look at what other resources you can offer. Encouraging Communication. One of the common points of concern for many teachers is the lack of meaningful communication with administrators. This isn’t just on a practical working basis.

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Teachers Schools Counselling Communication 322

EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 12, 2023

However, for many, removing legacy technology and upgrading schools with more efficient tools is more than a math problem; it’s a solution. School leaders see technology as an investment in their students that can pay dividends far into the future. Sometimes, technology impacts in K–12 are fairly easy to appreciate.

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Communication Technology Fairness Math 148

eSchool News

MARCH 29, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has presented its fair share of challenges. Not only have teachers rewritten history with virtual teaching, virtual engagement and new guidelines for health and safety, but they have risen to the challenge of maintaining communication with parents and guardians.

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Teachers Fairness History Communication 257

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

iEARN empowers teachers and young people to work together online using the Internet and other new communications technologies. Laptops, tablets and smartphones connect users with information in less than a second, and because mobility has increased our connectivity, we’ve increased our connections with all parts of the world.

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Mobile Devices Fairness Internet Learning 250

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Recent economic shifts and evolving work environments have introduced new levels of complexity for K-12 edtech executives, which is why organizations must continue to cultivate talent who can lead, communicate, and collaborate.”

Fairness 286

Fairness Intelligence Communication Feedback 286

eSchool News

JUNE 11, 2024

This could include science fairs, art exhibitions, or community service projects. Communicate effectively with stakeholders : Transparent and open communication is key to building trust and collaboration within the school community. Clear communication helps to reduce confusion and stress.

Achievement 299

Achievement Schools Counselling Feedback 299

eSchool News

OCTOBER 16, 2017

Internet safety, online communication, digital footprint, strategic searching, copyright and fair use–these days, “tech skills” encompass so much more than simply learning to type and download files. From work and entertainment to communication and research, a huge portion of our lives is spent online.

Ethics 244

Ethics Fairness Internet Communication 244

eSchool News

JANUARY 29, 2019

There is a fair amount of research into the impact of classroom design on student learning. Students feel free to move, communicate, and collaborate. Learning is a community experience. Active learning environments provide a unique level of comfort for students, evident in my classroom.

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Active Learning Activities Failure Learning 278

eSchool News

MARCH 14, 2025

To be fair, its a valid question. This strategy has the additional benefit of helping teachers learn more about their students, creating opportunities to build communication and rapport. This is a question every educator has faced before. The real issue is how we, as educators, choose to respond to them. to talk with your class.

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STEM Fairness Testing Critical Thinking 315

eSchool News

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Ongoing vendor engagement: Continuous communication with vendors is crucial for maintaining compliance with data privacy standards. Companies join this alliance by demonstrating how their products adhere to the SAFE framework for AI, which focuses on safety, accountability, fairness, equity, and efficacy.

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Accessibility Schools Testing Evaluation 322

eSchool News

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Students are better equipped to think logically, communicate effectively, and to be scientifically and mathematically literate. 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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STEM Interdisciplinary Schools Fairness 318

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 26, 2015

In a momentous decision for the future of the open internet, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on February 26 approved net neutrality regulations to oversee online traffic and ensure internet service providers treat all legally-flowing content equally. Broadband networks must be fair. “Broadband networks must be fast.

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Internet Fairness Assignments Communication 210

eSchool News

JANUARY 23, 2023

Here are just five alternative assessment strategies teachers can try in their classroom: 5-Word Challenge: Challenge students to summarize their learning in 5 words or less (this can be on video or on paper or other mode of communication).

Metacognitive Skills 297

Metacognitive Skills Critical Thinking Fairness Testing 297

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

The 2016 Report is made possible by Share Fair Nation at go.nmc.org/2016-k12 ). The toolkit lays the groundwork for you to share the latest education trends and inspire progress amongst your staff and community.

Secondary Education 279

Secondary Education Fairness Intelligence Learning Spaces 279

eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2024

The three guiding principles have become the foundation which underpins all AI professional development, communication, and future planning. How can we ensure that the AI tools we use are fair, transparent, and accountable, and do not introduce or reinforce biases or discrimination?

Ethics 322

Ethics Education Intelligence Culture 322

eSchool News

JULY 8, 2022

This year’s finalists and honorable mention recipients feature outstanding innovations from young scientists – fourteen students ages 12 to 14 – who submitted a one-to two-minute video communicating a solution to an everyday problem in their community or the world and the science behind their solution. Stratford School.

Middle School 280

Middle School Middle School STEM Science 280

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

It can help teachers save a tremendous amount of time on administrative tasks like researching and developing lesson plans, creating rubrics for assignments, and communicating with parents–time that can be refocused on students instead. AI has the power to revolutionize education.

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Accessibility Ethics Learning Fairness 311

eSchool News

JANUARY 10, 2024

This sentiment is echoed by Nina Kraus , professor of communication sciences, neurobiology and physiology at Northwestern University. Working with NAME can help your school address important concerns related to musical education and community engagement.

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Education Fairness Participation Skills 306

eSchool News

APRIL 2, 2024

The three guiding principles have become the foundation which underpins all AI professional development, communication, and future planning. How can we ensure that the AI tools we use are fair, transparent, and accountable, and do not introduce or reinforce biases or discrimination?

Ethics 337

Ethics Education Intelligence Culture 337

eSchool News

OCTOBER 28, 2015

When we have our STEM Fair each year, parents are amazed by what they see and hear from the students. As students plan investigations to answer a question posed to them, they conduct tests, record and analyze data, and communicate their results. Through the eight practices in the NGSS, students get to do hands-on science exploration.

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Science Interdisciplinary STEM Learning 258

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

A more practical imagining came from Ann Makosinski , a Canadian who as a teen invented a flashlight powered by body heat as part of a Google science fair. One youngster proposed “imagination transportation,” saying if he can sit in a cardboard box and fly, surely that could work. A lightbulb-moment video kicked off Alphonso’s talk.

Middle School 278

Middle School Middle School Schools Fairness 278

eSchool News

JANUARY 31, 2025

A focus on school and district culture With a growing list of education options, students and their families are seeking out learning environments that not only provide high-quality curriculum and resources, but also align with their values and prioritize school-home communication.

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Education Ethics Culture Universal Design 301

Edsurge

APRIL 22, 2020

Yes, this cruel pandemic has crashed our economy, filled our hospitals, emptied our public spaces, and tested our communications like nothing before. We are grateful, too, for those who keep communications up and running. We need to move fast and be fair with getting this funding out the door where it is needed.

Fairness 211

Fairness Internet Communication Participation 211

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 4, 2025

Do it the same way parents have always taught students to be safe in their physical neighborhoods: a little bit at a time, with age-appropriate information that’s repeated like a mantra: Dont talk to strangers. Look both ways before crossing the (virtual) street. Dont go places you dont know. Pick carefully who you trust.

Fairness 165

Fairness Plagiarism Internet Intelligence 165