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Lights, camera, literacy: Student-created book reviews inspire a global reading culture

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When teens take the mic Recent studies show that reading for pleasure among teens is at an all-time low. students read for fun almost every day–down from 31 percent in 1984. A library of student-led recommendations that brought books–and readers–to life. To promote reading in the classroom and beyond.

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Why graphic novels belong in every classroom

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Screens, social media, and short attention spans have reshaped the challenge of literacy instruction, leaving many educators searching for tools that can meet students where they are, without lowering the bar. One of the most overlooked answers? Graphic novels. For years, graphic novels were dismissed as light reading or just comics.

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Showfloor News: PBLWorks creates PBLWorks TEACH to help scale project based learning

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The Buck Institute for Education (dba PBLWorks ), a national provider of professional development for high-quality Project Based Learning (PBL), is launching PBLWorks TEACH , a web-based application with ready-to-use, standards-aligned, Gold-Standard PBL projects for middle school math, science, English Language Arts, and social studies.

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8 under-the-radar digital learning resources

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There are numerous lesser-known digital platforms that offer unique, high-quality learning experiences tailored to students’ and teachers’ needs. The platform uses AI to assess student performance and provide just-in-time support, making it a great tool for teaching scientific practices and critical thinking aligned with NGSS.

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AI can personalize learning–it can’t make students care

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What if the missing ingredient in student achievement isn’t better curriculum, tech, or teachers, but better motivation? What if the key to unlocking motivation isn’t something intrinsic to students, but something found in their relationships with peers, teachers, mentors, and communities? But that vision overlooks something deeper.

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5 digital resources to engage students in meaningful learning

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Key points: Digital resources can make learning more effective and enjoyable for students 4 edtech tools that can transform student teamwork A critical shift in digital instruction in 2025 For more news on digital resources, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub As education evolves, the classroom is no longer limited to books and blackboards.

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Integrating technology in CTE classrooms

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In today’s career training labs, you might find students exploring virtual reality simulations, programming robots, analyzing big data, or using 3D printers to create prototypes. By integrating advanced tools and digital resources, CTE educators can better engage students and mirror the high-tech environments they will eventually work in.