Fri.Jun 13, 2025

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Wearable tech helps students overcome central vision challenges

eSchool News

Central vision loss–a condition that impairs the ability to see objects directly in front of the eyes–can have profound academic and social impacts on K-12 students. Because this type of vision loss affects tasks that require detailed focus, such as reading, writing, and recognizing faces, students with central vision impairment often face unique challenges that can affect their overall school experience.

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Is AI Taking Over or Joining in?

k12 Digest

Joshua Levenson is an Executive Headteacher in London, leading a highly successful primary school celebrated for its exceptional performance and strong community ethos. He supports leadership development and school improvement across London, mentors new headteachers, and collaborates with universities on teacher training. Passionate about global citizenship and inclusive education, Joshua integrates innovative strategies to enhance engagement and learning behaviour.

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Counslr Launches in Texas to Increase Access to Mental Health Support for Staff and Students

eSchool News

New York, NY – Counslr , a leading B2B mental health and wellness platform , announced today that it has expanded its footprint into the State of Texas starting with a partnership with Colorado Independent School District (ISD) in Colorado City, TX. This partnership will empower students and staff to prioritize their mental health by enabling them to access unlimited live texting sessions with Counslr’s licensed and vetted mental health support professionals, who are available on-demand, 24/7/

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

Edsurge

When artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT were first introduced for public use in 2022, Gillian Hayes, vice provost for academic personnel at the University of California, Irvine, remembers how people were setting up rules around AI without a good understanding of what it truly was or how it would be used. The moment felt akin to the industrial or agricultural revolutions, Hayes says.

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Ignite Reading Again Approved as 1:1 High-Dosage Early Literacy Tutoring Provider in Massachusetts

eSchool News

BOSTON — Ignite Reading — a Science of Reading-based virtual tutoring program serving students in 18 states nationwide — today announced its approval by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) to continue providing 1:1 high-dosage evidence-based literacy tutoring to K-3 students across the commonwealth. Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey’s administration called on her state to invest heavily in high-dosage tutoring (HDT) earlier this year, earmarking $25 millio

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I’ve Taught Gen Z for Almost a Decade. I’m Split on the So-Called Gen Z ‘Split’

Edsurge

No generation is a monolith. That should go without saying. But over the past year, there’s been a growing narrative in business and media circles that Gen Z, a cohort born between 1997 and 2012, is starting to split in two. One half is described as entrepreneurial, image-conscious and highly motivated. The other is labeled cautious, emotionally overwhelmed or disengaged from traditional career ambition.

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Many states picked diploma pathways over high school exit exams. Did students benefit?

eSchool News

This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. When 18-year-old Edgar Brito thinks about what he’ll do in the future, mechanical engineering is high on the list. The senior at Washington state’s Toppenish High School first considered the career after he joined a STEM group in middle school. In a ninth grade class, he researched the earning potential for a STEM degree (“so much more money”) and the demand for mechanical engineers (“explodin

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What K–12 Leaders Need to Know About KOSA (Again)

EdTech Magazine

The Kids Online Safety Act was initially introduced as legislation in 2022. The U.S. Senate voted to pass the bill at the time, but it was not put to a vote in the House of Representatives, preventing it from becoming law. Now, Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., and Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., are reintroducing the bill with changes intended to address lawmakers’ original concerns with its language.

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Bringing Restorative Practices to Your Classroom

Teach Hub

If you’ve heard the term “restorative practice” and are interested in bringing it into your classroom but worry it takes special training or has to be part of a schoolwide plan, don’t stress—it doesn’t. If you’re a classroom teacher who wants to help students learn from their mistakes, take responsibility for their actions, and make things right with others, you can start using restorative practices today.

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What Schools Look for in Vendors: Building Trust and Credibility

k12 Prospects

Selling to schools isn’t just about offering a great product or service—it’s about establishing credibility and building trust with decision-makers. Schools prioritize vendors who demonstrate reliability, quality, and long-term value. District administrators, procurement officers, and school boards need assurance that any investment they make will directly benefit students and educators.

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Simple & Standout Back-to-School Bulletin Board Ideas

Teachers Pay Teachers

Nothing says “the first day of school is almost here” quite like decking the walls and halls of your classroom! Creative and inspiring back-to-school bulletin boards are one of the most effective ways to set the tone for a positive and engaging learning environment. If you’re staring at blank walls and not sure what to fill them with (or are in need of new ideas), never fear: The TPT community has plenty of back-to-school bulletin board ideas to inspire you and your students.

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DIY Choose Your Adventure Stories

Organized Classroom

As a child that was drawn to books and to the library more than anywhere else, I LOVED the Choose Your Own Adventure series books ! They bring back so many memories. So many times after I had finished a book, I tried to flip through the pages and figure out just how the author(s) had figured out a method for knowing which page to flip to next and how many real endings there were.

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Help! I’m Being Pressured To Not Take My Full Maternity Leave

We are Teachers

This week on We Are Teachers, we tackle what to do when your principal pressures you not to take your full maternity leave.

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STEM Exploration Center Planned for Northeast Ohio

GovTech

A 12-acre facility in Berea, Ohio, will feature hands-on interactive exhibits from 17 major industries, including aerospace, health care, advanced manufacturing and agricultural technology.

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Get Paid To Take Teacher Surveys

We are Teachers

We want to pay you to take teacher surveys! When we have a survey that you'd be a good fit for, we send it your way!

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"I'll Bet You Won't Try That Again"

Teacher Toms Blog

One of the best parts of growing up as I did, when I did, was that much of our childhood play took place beyond the reach and view of the adults. It's not that the adults weren't at hand, it's just that when the kids were playing outside, they did their adult things while we played in the neighborhood. This meant that there was very little prior restraint placed on our choices.

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Time Capsule Ideas (Free Printable)

We are Teachers

Whether you're doing a school-year time capsule or have a longer timeline, use these time capsule ideas to create something to remember.

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56 Delightful Disney Trivia Questions and Answers

We are Teachers

These Disney trivia questions will test the knowledge of Disney fans of every generation. Use them for breaks, fun competitions, and parties.

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75 Pride Month Quotes To Celebrate Love, Identity, and Acceptance

We are Teachers

For many students, especially those in the LGBTQ+ community or with LGBTQ+ family members, knowing they are accepted and supported can make all the difference.