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Why we should be teaching students economic literacy

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Between self-starting his own production company and serving as president of a local club, he knew basic business tenets were vital to success and he was interested in learning more about the subject. But like for so many young people across the country, Jerry’s high school in California’s Monterey Bay area did not offer economic classes.

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Most parents know AI will be crucial to their children’s future

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However, despite this belief, 81 percent of parents either don’t believe or are not sure that AI is even part of their children’s curriculum. Other notable applications include answering students’ questions (72 percent), simulating real-world scenarios (70 percent), and offering personalized learning experiences (67 percent).

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eSN Hero Awards Finalists: 11 inspiring educators

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The eSchool News K-12 Hero Awards recognize the dedicated efforts of education professionals across K-12 departments, including IT, curriculum, instruction and administration. The program received an influx of inspiring nominations that highlight the innovation and selflessness of educators in schools and districts across the nation.

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35 edtech innovations we saw at FETC 2023

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But what is high-impact tutoring and how can administrators find the right program for their district and schools? Lisa Wills, executive director of curriculum and instruction for Ector County Independent School District (ISD) in Odessa, Texas, answered these questions and more in a 45-minute session at FETC.

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The Impact of Inclusive STEM Education

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However, many educators have difficulty finding effective ways to integrate STEM across the curriculum, attract diverse learners and connect with real-world challenges. There are multiple entry points at the middle and high school levels depending on the student's prior computer science experiences.

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District adds course on problem solving with technology

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.” As an example of the problem-solving students can do, they point to a group of Girl Scouts who wanted to assist students just learning English as they get oriented to Shaker Junior High School.

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Fighting Fake News in the Classroom

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When I was in middle and high school, we were taught that we could trust.org websites. As a former middle and high school classroom teacher, my first thought is: What can I do to fix this? Even on seemingly-serious websites, credibility is not a given.