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Five ways school leaders can end the year on a strong note

eSchool News

Key points: School leaders can ensure that everyone finishes the year with a sense of accomplishment and optimism How digital tools and AI can enhance social studies How school leaders can foster a culturally responsive framework For more news on school leadership, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub As the school year draws to a close, it’s essential for school leaders to ensure a positive and impactful conclusion.

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Should College Become Part of High School?

Edsurge

Last year, when Jayla Arensberg was a sophomore at Burnsville High School near St. Paul, Minnesota, a teacher showed her a flier saying that a program at the school could save her $25,000 on college. “I said, ‘I really need that,’” the student remembers. She was interested in college, but worried that the cost could keep her from pursuing higher education.

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5 can’t-miss events at ISTELive 24

eSchool News

Key points: This year’s ISTELive promises innovation, transformation, and AI The Once and Future ISTE For more news on digital learning, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Each year without fail, ISTELive connects thousands of educators–from school and districts leaders to classroom teachers and technology directors–to education experts, industry leaders, and in-depth content sessions designed to improve teaching and learning.

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Home Visiting Programs Aren’t Just for Families. They Can Support Child Care Providers Too.

Edsurge

Soon after Miriam Bravo began watching her 2-year-old grandson full-time, she realized that many years had passed since she was last responsible for a young child. Feeling a bit rusty, she turned to the internet to seek out activities suitable for little Tadeo and advice for how best to support him. She found some resources online, such as songs to sing with him, but Bravo wanted more.

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VHS Learning Announces 2024 College Scholarship Winners

eSchool News

Boston – Today, nonprofit VHS Learning announced the winners of its 16th annual college scholarship program. The scholarship committee selected 10 scholarship recipients out of more than 55 applicants, awarding a total of $5,000 in scholarships. Two students won $1,000 scholarships, four earned $500 scholarships, and four more students won $250 scholarships.

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Faculty Mentoring: People, Place, and Purpose 

Faculty Focus

What does mentoring other faculty mean? As a noun, a mentor is a wise and trusted guide and advisor; however, as a verb, mentoring means to serve as a teacher or trusted counselor. When our department was challenged with establishing a requested program for all faculty, three P’s were apparent: People, Place, and Purpose. The purpose of this article is to provide insight from one university department in the southeast region, where we took time to encourage all faculty by entertaining questions

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IT Leaders Are Optimistic About Cybersecurity

EdTech Magazine

According to a new research report from CDW, K–12 technology and cybersecurity professionals believe they are well prepared to face cyber incidents. CDW conducted the survey of more than 950 U.S. technology and security professionals across industries in March 2024. In education, respondents from both K–12 and higher education institutions added their insights.

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Understanding The 5 Components Of The Science Of Reading

Time 4 Kindergarten

What is the Science of Reading? The Science of Reading refers to a body of research that focuses on how people learn to read and issues related to reading and writing. This interdisciplinary research spans several decades and includes findings from fields such as cognitive psychology, neuroscience, education, and linguistics. The Science of Reading provides evidence-based insights into the processes involved in reading development, the causes of reading difficulties, and the most effective metho

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