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Playworks Launches SparkPlay

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SparkPlay equips teachers and youth development staff with guided learning paths on topics like group management, play facilitation and play systems. The learning tool provides on-demand access to games, best practices, curated weekly emails, and guidance anytime, anywhere. “A

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6 ways we boosted literacy platform usage and engaged students

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At that point, teachers really began to understand the value of using the literacy tool. Our county funded our literacy program purchase, and because our elementary schools were already using another program from our literacy partner, they were able to transition to the former as soon as they entered sixth grade.

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If You’re Serious About Designing Edtech Solutions, Start With the Learners

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Design has gotten a lot of attention in popular culture recently, from the New York Times magazine’s Design Issue last fall, to a best-selling book about how to design a meaningful and fulfilling life. I recently worked on a cross-cultural communication project with the Boys and Girls Club of the Peninsula.

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The Case for ‘Edtech Minimalism’ in an Age of Distance Learning

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As an elementary school teacher, my highest priorities were always the following: Cultivating agency, autonomy and independence in my students. Before choosing apps, I recommend taking stock of your needs. Preserving opportunities for socialization, dialogue and discourse. This isn’t sustainable, and it hasn’t been for quite some time.

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eSN Hero Awards Finalists: 10 dedicated educators

eSchool News

Her commitment and advocacy drove the expansion of Hazel services to include both in-home and at-school mental health support, plus the addition of elementary schools to the program. His dedication to excellence and steady support have created a culture of achievement and growth at Clover High School.

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One District's Journey From 'State of Emergency' to Student Success

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In the end, we came up with four goals that, if implemented, would turn the district around: increase student achievement; recruit and retain highly effective teachers and leaders; develop a collaborative partnership between the school district and the community; create a positive and trusting culture and climate. And we went for it.

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Teachers Are Turning to AI Solutions for Assistance

EdTech Magazine

Schools have already begun to adopt machine learning initiatives to help teachers and students fill learning gaps, and the results have been received well so far. It is also important to pick the best tool for both the students and teachers. AI Solutions Drive Higher STEM Test Scores.

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