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Whose call: A student-driven approach to school cell phone policies

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Tech-Free Teaching Assistants” — Create a six-week program in which older students serve as tech-free mentors during study halls and free periods, modeling productive work habits and leading phone-free activities. Include weekly small group discussions to share insights.

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How CTE supports college and career readiness

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For students to be truly prepared for their futures, they need academic knowledge, technical expertise, and workforce skills that translate directly into the workplace. A strong curriculum integrates industry certifications, technical skills development, and career pathways that align with workforce demands.

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5 FETC 2024 sessions that grabbed our attention

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Building Inquiry-Based Instruction : This session is designed to support educators in creating inquiry-based lessons with a focus on critical thinking and problem-solving skills; both of which enhance student performance in and out of the classroom. The Magic of Merlyn: How AI Can Create wonders in Your Classroom?

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Teachers: It’s time to make friends with AI

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As one of my students put it, I didnt realize that ChatGPT is actually there for me to use as a teaching assistant. I feel confident that the work I complete with ChatGPT will not get me into trouble, because I know how to use it as an assistant rather than a replacement. Julius Caesar would be proud.

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Pros And Cons of AI in Education

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Reduced Teacher Workload: AI tutors, virtual teaching assistants and automated admin systems can help reduce teacher workload. The traditional critical thinking, writing and social skills developed through human interaction could suffer. This saves teachers time, while giving students quicker feedback.

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What Learning Python Taught Me About Computer Science Education for Young Children

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And many students feel it’s a necessary rite of passage in their pursuit of learning because the course, while discipline-specific, uncovers a fundamental set of concepts and skills that everyone can and should learn. Thinking about thinking is hard, but it’s a skill that can be developed.

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Play Is Disappearing From Kindergarten. It’s Hurting Kids.

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Initially ecstatic to start school, Truman was now red in the face from crying while my teaching assistant and I practically pried him off his mother’s leg. We were a few weeks into my first year teaching kindergarten and I had begun to think of my classroom as a warm and inviting space.

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