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How Kai Cenat saved my high school English class

eSchool News

Most students who decided to use generative AI to cheat on one of my assigned essays would do so by plugging my prompt into ChatGPT or Google Gemini, watching the AI generate a complete essay in moments, and then lazily pasting the text into their Google Doc.

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AI Is Still an Unknown Country — and Teens Are Its Pioneers

Edsurge

Afterward, the participant’s mom, who helped them publish the book, discussed the use of AI with the student. For instance, some wondered why they were allowed to have a classmate review their paper, but couldn’t use Grammarly, an AI tool that reviews essays for grammatical errors. Some thought young people should avoid AI altogether.

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5 Steps to Update Assignments to Foster Critical Thinking and Authentic Learning in an AI Age

Faculty Focus

He recommends using this framework to guide your thinking: break down each assignment, project, or discussion board activity into disparate steps, then decide for which parts of the process AI use is appropriate. Step 3: Carve out time to discuss and model your expectations. Instead, have a conversation with them.

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Educators Speak Out About Leadership, Identity and Systemic Change

Edsurge

Before we usher in the 2025-2026 EdSurge Voices of Change Fellows, we want to reflect on the important themes our recent cohort of fellows wrote about in their personal essays. Burns opening quote is a reminder that teaching is purpose-driven work and that student growth and development depend on supporting teachers and school leaders.

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5 Steps to Update Assignments to Foster Critical Thinking and Authentic Learning in an AI Age

Faculty Focus

He recommends using this framework to guide your thinking: break down each assignment, project, or discussion board activity into disparate steps, then decide for which parts of the process AI use is appropriate. Step 3: Carve out time to discuss and model your expectations. Instead, have a conversation with them.

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Teaching Strategies That Help Struggling Students Thrive

Teach Hub

Discuss how Thomas Edison, Bill Gates, Whoopi Goldberg, etc. By discussing the many success stories of famous people who overcame great adversity through perseverance, you can make a real impact on a struggling student’s life. For example, if they’re writing an essay, help them focus on just the intro first.

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The Basics of Making a Curriculum for Homeschool Students

Teachers Pay Teachers

Students study six novels, learn to write multiple essay formats, write and study poetry, and learn discussion skills. It includes 150 premade lessons and a hands-on approach with partner work, discussions, and games. This curriculum bundle features 38 weeks of curriculum in 15 complete unit plans.