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Big Deals: New AI Inititiaves in Phonics Instruction and College Counseling

eSchool News

eSpark, an online supplemental curriculum provider for math, reading, and writing, is bringing AI-powered phonics practice to foundational reading instruction this school year. Students have the option to freely write admission essays and receive AI-provided feedback or can brainstorm using common application prompts.

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Elmwood School: Where Girls Rise with Confidence, Curiosity and Global Vision

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Whether its writing a research paper with academic integrity or designing a technology solution that addresses a global issue, Elmwood girls learn how to think deeply and act responsibly. Elmwood encourages students to create and lead clubs that reflect their passionswhether thats robotics, creative writing, or cultural heritage.

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How Rising Higher Ed Costs Change Student Attitudes About College

Edsurge

At the end of each school year at Central High School, seniors grab a paint pen and write their post-graduation plans on a glass wall outside the counseling office. PAUL, Minn. — For many, that means announcing what college they’ve enrolled in. Others, she said, are heading straight to a job.

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Five ways school leaders can end the year on a strong note

eSchool News

Well-being resources : Encourage self-care by providing resources such as access to counseling services, wellness programs, or relaxation spaces within the school. Activities like creating portfolios, writing reflective essays, or presenting on their learning journey can be very effective. Consider organizing wellness days or retreats.

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3 innovative ways to help teachers feel engaged and valued

eSchool News

Whether you are an administrator or active community member, how you speak, write, and/or communicate towards educators will shape the culture. via a board, reverse-mentoring, mastermind groups) build relationships and friendships with people who can provide feedback or counsel, so teachers are moving towards progress and growth.

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Librarians are taking the lead in the digital transformation

eSchool News

She uses “Tech in 10” information sessions (that take 10 minutes or less, and are introduced at monthly instructional counsel meetings) to introduce staff members to new resources. On the technology side of the equation, Johnson works often with students and teachers who need training on new devices, equipment, and applications.

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3 ways students with autism benefit from art, music and recreation

eSchool News

Since her older students like to share songs with each other through platforms like YouTube, she makes lessons out of song-sharing that involve writing and presentation skills, and how to appropriately comment on songs. She also uses instrument playing to teach elements of music like tempo, dynamics, pitch, tonality and mood.

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