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Leading (again) in uncertainty

eSchool News

Key points: Change has become the norm in our high-speed world How school leaders can manage and control emotions Em-pathy, not un-pathy, in school leadership For more news on navigating change, visit eSNs Educational Leadership hub We are again in uncertain times. We again find ourselves dealing with sudden changes and uncertainty. We seem to be in a state of constant change and ambiguity.

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Tech Tip #125: Basics in Every Lesson Plan

Ask a Tech Teacher

In these 169 tech-centric situations, you get an overview of pedagogythe tech topics most important to your teachingas well as practical strategies to address most classroom tech situations, how to scaffold these to learning, and where they provide the subtext to daily tech-infused education. Today’s tip: Basics in Every Lesson Plan Here are four skills to be included and reinforced in every lesson plan.

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Ethical PD: Doing right by the teachers who do right by the world

eSchool News

Key points: Ethical PD is a call to action for all involved in teacher professional development Key questions that unleash powerful PLCs GenAI and cultural competency: New priorities in teacher preparation For more news on teacher PD, visit eSNs Educational Leadership hub Teachers are superheroes. Every day, they rise to the challenge, pouring their hearts into shaping the future.

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The Real Learning that Happens Through Play

Teacher Toms Blog

Critics of play-based learning often express doubts about whether any "meaningful" learning happens through play. Or rather, they don't count it as learning unless we can prove to them that any individual child has experienced the transformation from ignorance to knowledge. For instance, when I assert that a child playing with our cast-iron water pump is learning about hydraulics, they might press me for evidence of my assertion.

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60 Heartwarming Father’s Day Crafts for Kids

We are Teachers

Looking for creative Father's Day crafts for kids to try in your classroom? Look no further than these easy, fun ideas.

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Teaching with Sound Effects

EFL Magazine

Teaching with Sound Effects Sound effects are often heard in movies and TV shows. The sound of footsteps or breaking glass can heighten the drama and enhance the experience […] The post Teaching with Sound Effects appeared first on EFL Magazine.

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Learning Myths That Are Slowing You Down And What Actually Works

Teach Thought

Learning Myths That Are Slowing You Down and What Actually Works Lets face it. Everyone wants to learn faster.

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Classroom Seating Chart: Simple Squares

Organized Classroom

This section is for class sizes of 20-21 students. While all the photos show options for 20 students, feel free to place an additional student on the end of one of the groups, if needed. These small compact groups of four, can be arranged anywhere in your room in any way. They can be facing different directions, or instead be more linear and all pointing the same way.

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State Test Motivation and Encouragement Puns

Brown Bag Teacher

Lets be realstate test season can feel like a lot. Between test prep, schedule changes, and keeping the energy in the room positive, its easy to feel like your classroom could use a little extra sparkle. Thats where these free state test motivational pun posters come in! Theyre lighthearted, colorful, and just the right mix of silly and supportive to remind your students: Youve got this.

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High Schoolers Earn Free Compsci Degrees Through PTECH Program

GovTech

Through the Pathways in Technology Early College High School program, students in the North Tonawanda and Niagara Falls school districts in New York can earn 60 college credits in computer science.

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Meet the finalist teams in the K12 Robotics League Competition!

k12

Theyll go from coding virtual robots to commanding real ones on physical matsand we cant wait to see the action! About the K12 Robotics League The K12 Robotics League provides a fun and exciting way for K12-powered students in grades 412 to build their STEM skills. In three virtual challengesthe Initial Friendly Challenge, First Round Qualifier, and Second Round Qualifierteams coded robots using Virtual Robotics Toolkit (VRT) software to complete all kinds of tricky tasks.

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Clark County Wants School Bus Cameras After Pilot Study

GovTech

A two-month pilot study of moving violations near school buses in Nevada's largest county found 6.1 violations each day per bus. Now the State Assembly is considering a bill to allow schools to use enforcement cameras.

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8 Influential AAPI People to Teach About

Teachers Pay Teachers

Individuals from the Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities have played and continue to play important roles in shaping our nation from advocating for labor law changes to popularizing the sport of surfing. However, the stories of many of these individuals and their achievements have often remained untold and untaught. Help highlight the legacies of some inspiring Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) people with whom you and your students may not be familiar.