eSchool News

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Key points: Digital access and universal connectivity are critical for postsecondary success The digital divide still holds students back How your schools design can promote equity through access For more news on the digital divide, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub Only 27 percent of states have plans to sustain K-12 digital access as key federal programs expire, according to a new report from SETDA, the principal association representing state and territorial educational technology

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Reading fluency the ability to read accurately, automatically and with appropriate expression remains a critical yet often overlooked component of literacy development. According to the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), 68 percent of U.S. students are not reading at proficient levels. By fourth grade, students transition from learning to read to reading to learn.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Key points: Cultural competency begins with creating environments where students know their perspectives are valued Navigating AI in education: The future of human teaching Harnessing generative AI to revolutionize educator growth For more news on AI in education, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub The emergence of artificial intelligence as a tool in education presents both opportunities and challenges for aspiring teachers.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

When he teaches a math class, Tom Fisher wants students to feel confused. At least, he wants them to feel that way occasionally and temporarily. Mostly an administrator these days, Fisher still teaches honors algebra at Breakwater, a pre-K-8th independent school in Portland, Maine. For Fisher, its important to mingle math and play. Its not the conventional way to teach the subject, Fisher says.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

If schools are still running Windows 10, theyll need to make a plan before Microsoft stops supporting the OS on Oct. 14, 2025. For many districts, this means upgrading to Windows 11. The upgrade itself can be time-consuming especially if it needs pushed out to thousands of student devices and many K12 IT departments are working to find the time and manpower to make the switch.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Have you ever made a student cry? I have. Earlier this year, one of my fourth grade students kept disrupting my instructions during class. This behavior was unusual for her. I had taught her all of last year, and she had always been attentive and engaged. I tried various classroom management strategies: positive narration, proximity and whole-class attention-getters.

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English Teacher Margarita

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Picture via Englishan.com Practise in your textbook (Page 55) and with Baamboozle: 1 , 2 Revise in last year's entry and the "Transport" Label Let's visit London! How many means of transport do you hear?

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FEBRUARY 19, 2025

We have another new Kindergarten Literature Unit Study Printable Pack, based on a very popular children’s book, If You Give a Mouse a Cookie ! Set the stage for your unit by gathering extra books andsome toys! It helps to draw your child in and get her/him excited about your learning time together. There are even more mouse books in this series!

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Teach Your Kids

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

In this episode of the Modulo podcast, Manisha Snoyer, founder of Modulo , speaks with Ben Somers, founder of Recess , about the transformative potential of self-directed learning and games in education. Recess is an innovative educational platform designed to help kids design their own education through games, simulations, and real-world experience.

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Edtech IRL

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Introduction Back in April 2022, I wrote an article on how to deploy autopilot from scratch using a zero touch USB method. The article had some really good traction, and I know there were others using this same method in their own environments. First off, thanks! The great reception from that article inspired me to continue writing and sharing solutions.

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