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How My Students Found Their Voice Through Global Learning

Edsurge

This story was published by a Voices of Change fellow. Learn more about the fellowship here. Consider the scene: I am an English teacher in a Title I school in Chicagoland with a predominantly Latino, immigrant and first-generation student population. It’s a diverse environment where the stakes are high for students. Because of this, I carry more than just content and pedagogy into my classroom.

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Data, privacy, and cybersecurity in schools: A 2025 wake-up call

eSchool News

Key points: AI can support personalized learning, but only if safety and privacy are priorities Enterprise AI is changing education Phishing attacks are evolving, but schools can fight back For more on shadow AI and privacy, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub In 2025, schools are sitting on more data than ever before. Student records, attendance, health information, behavioral logs, and digital footprints generated by edtech tools have turned K-12 institutions into data-rich environments.

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Math Escape Room Ideas for Exponential Elementary Engagement

Teachers Pay Teachers

Who doesn’t love the thrill of cracking a code or unraveling a secret cipher? Math escape rooms turn your classroom into a world of mystery and adventure where every equation is a clue waiting to be solved. Think of math as the ultimate puzzle partner, with each formula a key and every problem a lock begging to be opened. These immersive escape experiences put students’ brains to the ultimate test, transforming routine reviews into captivating quests full of twists, teamwork, and “Aha!

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The move from principal to district leader was fraught–here’s what I missed the most

eSchool News

This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. I didn’t expect to grieve. I knew taking a central office role meant trading the school building for a district badge. I knew the days would be filled with policy, meetings, and personnel issues. What I didn’t know was how much I would miss morning announcements, front office chatter, and the small but sacred chaos of classroom life.

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Before You Decorate Your Classroom, Here’s a Better Idea

Cult of Pedagogy

Listen to the interview with Tom Rademacher: Sponsored by Alpaca and EVERFI This page contains Bookshop.org links. When you make a purchase through these links, Cult of Pedagogy gets a small percentage of the sale at no extra cost to you. What’s the difference between Amazon and Bookshop.org? I’m pretty good at teacher-things , lots of them anyway.

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This group has one of California’s highest graduation rates. So why are they skipping college?

Cal Matters

In summary Inland Empire high school students have a higher graduation rate than their peers in California but are below average when it comes to enrolling in college. Inland Empire students graduate at slightly higher rates than their peers in other parts of California. So why do they lag in college enrollment and graduation? A report by the Public Policy Institute of California looked at why Inland Empire students fall behind and what educators can do to get more students on the college track.

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Opinion: Taking Phones Out of Classrooms Isn't Enough

GovTech

Smartphones and the COVID-19 pandemic certainly didn't help, but when students receive their primary learning through apps and websites, they risk shortened attention spans and cognitive and behavioral declines.

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Screen vs. Paper: Which One Boosts Reading Comprehension?

Southwest Washington Education

Today’s article is from Oxford Learning: [link] In today’s digital world, reading on screens has become the norm—but is it the best way for students to learn? Neuroscience research suggests that reading comprehension, not just what we read, plays a crucial role in comprehension, retention, and overall academic success.

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What You Might Have Missed in July–What’s up in August

Ask a Tech Teacher

Here are the most-read posts last month Need a New Job? Here’s What You Do Photoshop Skills–Custom Shapes Tech Tip #88: Use Shortkeys with Students Tech Ed Resources–K-8 Keyboard Curriculum Is Online Schooling a Good Fit for Teens? USA Moon Landing July 20 1969 Photoshop for Fifth Graders–Change Backgrounds Here’s a preview of what’s coming up 10 Unexpected Truths about Teaching Subscriber Special Tech Ed Resources: Lesson Plans 22 Ways a Teacher Can (and Should) use Technology How t

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Keeping Girls in STEM: Mental Wellness and Achievement Gap Disparities Grow

EdTech Magazine

It’s been more than five years since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, and new research is highlighting the many repercussions it had on students. Necessary isolation during the pandemic had a particularly extreme effect on children’s mental health, especially on girls and young women. According to a recent study published in Academic Emergency Medicine, there was an increase in mental health emergency room visits during the pandemic years beyond the expected rates among girls, but not among b

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Business Partnerships Fuel Tech Education in El Paso County, Colo.

GovTech

Several new facilities and programs across Colorado involve industry partnerships to expand career and technical education in fields such as electronics, semiconductor engineering, cybersecurity, IT and space technology.

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Facts About Play-Based Learning

Teacher Toms Blog

According to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, the World Economic Forum, and Unicef (and according to the dubious measurement of standardized test scores ) Finland has the best schools in the world. They have achieved this status by building their educational system on evidence. The US languishes around the middle of the pack, often falling into the bottom half according to some measures.

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40 Team-Building Games for Adults To Energize Staff Meetings

We are Teachers

These engaging team-building games for adults are good choices for school staff meetings or professional development days. Plus free slides!

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Let's Create a Patterned Self-Portrait with Color Pencils!

Cassie Stephens

Hello, friends! If you are looking for the perfect Back-to-School art lesson; one that's low-mess and low-stress (because those first days of school are stressful enough!) then have I got the lesson for you! Kid-friendly video here! But if you'd like visuals to go along with this or a lesson plan, my friends at Prang have you covered! Check it out here.

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Why Music Teachers Love This Magazine for Grades K–8

We are Teachers

This Wisconsin music teacher put Music K8 magazine to the test and reports that it reduces her workload in her music classroom.

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Nurturing Creativity: A Parent’s Guide to Encouraging Artistic Talent in Children

k12

Every child is naturally creative. Whether they’re drawing, painting, or building something from scratch, those artistic moments help them express themselves and make sense of the world. As a parent, caregiver, or educator, you can play a big role in nurturing creativity and supporting artistic development at home—no art degree required! This parent guide to art shares simple, encouraging ways to help your child explore their creativity, build confidence, and have fun along the way.

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64 Refreshing and Relatable Middle School Books for 2025-2026

We are Teachers

Want to know the best middle school books to use in your class? We love these life-changing selections that will help your students grow.

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Google Unveils Gemini for Education: What This Means for Your Classroom

Teacher Cast

Google has launched Gemini for Education, an AI suite integrated into Google Workspace for educators. Designed to streamline teaching tasks, it offers instant features in Docs, Slides, and Gmail. With a focus on enhancing instruction and efficiency, Gemini aims to revolutionize digital learning while prioritizing privacy and data control for schools.