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The four promises of school: Building a future-focused, student-centered learning environment

eSchool News

Key points: It’s critical to nurture the next generation of thinkers, leaders, and innovators 4 takeaways for superintendents to drive real change To boost teacher morale, reimagine the teacher role For more news on district management, see eSN’s Educational Leadership hub In today’s rapidly evolving world, the role of education is more critical than ever.

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Why Well-Behaved Teachers Rarely Make Systemic Change in Schools

Edsurge

When I came out to my family during my first year of college in the early 2000s, my mom’s immediate concern extended beyond my safety and happiness to my future as an educator. She asked, “But what about your career?” as though living authentically meant I’d have to hide my queerness to succeed in teaching. In that moment, even before I entered my teacher preparation program, I confronted a troubling reality: in education, there would always be scripts I’d be expected to follow.

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Protecting our students: The urgency of securing education data

eSchool News

Key points: The education sector is a high-value target in today’s threat landscape Creating IEPs with GenAI while ensuring data privacy It’s not business, it’s personal: Building a culture of trust to protect data For more on student data, see eSN’s IT Leadership hub When considering industries such as finance or healthcare, the potential for sensitive data to fall into the wrong hands is a common concern.

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Windows 11 Delivers Built-In Security for Education and Beyond

EdTech Magazine

Schools faced more ransomware attacks than hospitals or governments faced in 2023, according to research from Emsisoft. Districts were targeted more in 2023 than they were in the previous two years combined. Because of the heightened risk, schools need tools that provide security directly to users without further straining IT budgets.

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Harvard Recognizes Innovators in Early Education

eSchool News

Boston, MA (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Saul Zaentz Early Education Initiative at the Harvard Graduate School of Education has announced the winners of its 2024 Zaentz Early Education Innovation Challenge. Now in its fifth year, the Challenge recognizes and awards promising new ideas and strategic approaches that have the potential to transform early education.

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26 Online LMS Resources

Ask a Tech Teacher

Here are 26 resources to help you select the right LMS for your school ( click for updates to list ): Alma Brightspace Buncee –free trail; multimedia lessons on a shared digital canvas Canvas Cikumas Cloudschool –free LMS Echo EdHitch Google Classroom –only for GAFE schools Hapara Teacher Dashboard Instructure iSpring — downloadable LMS Joomla JupiterEd Moodle –Open Source, free (but requires customizing) Otus Schoology Seesaw –student-driven digital portfolios Show

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How to Create a Self-Organized Classroom

Teach Hub

Creating a self-organized classroom as a teacher involves more than just tidying desks or sorting paperwork. It’s about fostering a space where students take ownership of their learning. It’s building an environment that operates efficiently and where students are empowered and driven to learn. In this space, students can develop critical life skills and are encouraged to engage in higher-level thinking.

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Thanksgiving Bulletin Board Ideas & Free November Bulletin Board

Elementary Nest

Elementary Nest Thanksgiving Bulletin Board Ideas & Free November Bulletin Board Creating a festive environment in your classroom this November is easy with engaging Thanksgiving bulletin board ideas that bring warmth and inspiration. Whether you’re looking to highlight gratitude with a “Thankful Tree” or explore seasonal vocabulary with a Thanksgiving word wall, these bulletin board ideas are perfect for elementary classrooms.

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