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The unseen connection between student absenteeism and teacher burnout 

eSchool News

Key points: It’s time to build smarter systems that reduce teacher burdens and increase student engagement To boost teacher morale, reimagine the teacher role Key strategies for education leaders to boost morale For more news on teacher burnout, visit eSN’s SEL & Well-Being hub The current education crisis isn’t just about the need to support student academic recovery–it’s also about teacher retention.

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45 Amazing Educational Virtual Field Trips

We are Teachers

You can't always get there in person, but lots of places will let you "visit" online. These are the best virtual field trips out there!

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Only 1 in 8 elementary teacher prep programs adequately teach math

eSchool News

Key points: Better math teacher prep will strengthen aspiring teachers and lead to greater math achievement for students A look at one schools innovative approach to PD Ethical PD: Doing right by the teachers who do right by the world For more news on teacher prep, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub A new report from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) finds that only one in eight elementary teacher preparation programs nationwide devote enough time to teaching fundamental m

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How To Get the Sam’s Club Teacher Discount for 2025

We are Teachers

Teachers can apply for the Sam's Club Classroom Champions Award where nine awesome teachers will be selected to win $5,000 in Sams Cash !

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Godlike Works of a Creator

Teacher Toms Blog

We were messing around with pipe cleaners and tissue paper circles. It's a craft-ish project that most of the kids know, because I showed them. You can make nifty little flowers by sliding the thin disks of paper onto their bendy stems one at a time, giving each one a gentle "crush" as you go. I don't have any pictures of them, but it's a common enough preschool activity that I'm sure most of my readers know what I'm talking about.

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How One School Counselor Uses AI to Support More Students

GovTech

Hanna Kemble-Mick, an elementary school counselor in Topeka, Kan., creates chatbots that can give students in grades three through six immediate access to help, as well as expand their learning.

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Accountable Classroom Centers

Organized Classroom

As I walked into the classroom, it felt like an alternative universe. I noticed students in various places in the classroom working quietly. Some were on their own, some in small groups. The teacher was sitting at a table with several students working on a comprehension skill of some sort that involved several different colors of post-its. Instrumental music was quietly playing as background noise.

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Art Projects for Students to Promote Engagement

Teach Hub

Bringing art into the classroom gives your students a new way to get involved. They open up more, stay focused longer, and feel like their voice matters, even if theyre not the loudest one in the room. Creative projects let them take the lead, get hands-on, and connect to what theyre learning in a way that feels real. You dont need to be an art teacher to bring art into your classroom.

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65 Terrific Children’s Books About Summer

Imagination Soup

Get ready for summer by reading children's books, picture books, chapter books, and middle grade books, about summer. You'll read about swimming, the sun, going to the beach, gardening, camping, and more! The post 65 Terrific Children’s Books About Summer appeared first on Imagination Soup.

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Supporting Student Mental Health in the Classroom: A Faculty Guide to Compassionate Engagement

Faculty Focus

In recent years, higher education has witnessed a surge in conversations around student mental health. National surveys consistently report escalating rates of anxiety, depression, and loneliness among college students (American College Health Association 2023). Yet despite these growing concerns, faculty remain largely underprepared to intervene effectively.

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Edge-of-Your-Seat Survival Middle Grade Books

Imagination Soup

If your tween reader likes edge-of-your-seat survival books for kids (chapter books and middle grade books) that are fast-paced, edge-of-your-seat adventures, I’ve got great recommendations. The post Edge-of-Your-Seat Survival Middle Grade Books appeared first on Imagination Soup.

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Leveraging Grants & Federal Funding to Sell to Schools

k12 Prospects

Selling to schools isnt just about having a great productits also about helping schools find the money to buy it. Many districts rely on federal funding and grants to purchase new technology, curriculum resources, and educational services. Understanding how schools access these funds can help vendors align their sales strategies with available funding opportunities.

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Cobb County Schools Spend Millions on Surveillance, Data Collection

GovTech

A school district in Atlantas northwest suburbs hired ex-intelligence officers to gather information on students without a vote from the school board, drawing criticism and protest from parents.

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Mandala Coloring Pages: Free Download

We are Teachers

These mandala coloring pages are just the thing students need when they need to calm down, refocus, or build creativity.

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School Leaders Want AI to Flag Struggling Math Students

GovTech

A recent EdWeek survey found district and school leaders would be most likely to recommend a math product if it uses AI to help them identify where students need extra support or are falling behind in math.

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Blue Wolf Fish Paper Craft – A Deep Sea Discovery!

From the Pond

Bring a splash of the deep sea into your learning space with this simple and striking Blue Wolf Fish paper craft! Inspired by one of the oceans most unique creatures, this activity is perfect for little hands and curious mindsand it all starts with just one square of blue paper. What You'll Need: 1 square of blue paper Paper scraps (white and dark blue work well) Scissors Glue Markers or crayons (optional for extra detail) How to Make It: Start with a square of blue paperany size will do!

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Supporting Student Mental Health in the Classroom: A Faculty Guide to Compassionate Engagement

Faculty Focus

In recent years, higher education has witnessed a surge in conversations around student mental health. National surveys consistently report escalating rates of anxiety, depression, and loneliness among college students (American College Health Association 2023). Yet despite these growing concerns, faculty remain largely underprepared to intervene effectively.

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North Carolina Might Ban TikTok from Public Schools

GovTech

If recent legislation passes, TikTok would be blocked from school networks and devices, and employees would be barred from using it for classroom instruction or to communicate or promote any school-sponsored activities.

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Poetry Friday: Hello!

A Year of Reading

You think you’re just going for a bike ride, and then The Universe gives you a Big Message for the day. Michelle has this week’s Poetry Friday roundup at More Art 4 All , and one of my favorites — a Red-winged Blackbird!

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Another casualty of Trump research cuts? California students who want to be scientists

Cal Matters

In summary At least 24 University of California and California State University campuses lost training grants that provided their students with annual stipends of approximately $12,000 or more. This spring, the National Institutes of Health quietly began terminating programs at scores of colleges that prepared promising undergraduate and graduate students for doctoral degrees in the sciences.

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