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Explicit instruction: Students need more of it

eSchool News

This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. As a progressive educator in New York City for 30 years, I thought I had all the answers. The best teaching had to do with inquiry, with higher-level thinking, with student-centered project-based learning. I still believe in all of that, but I now understand that these are just part of the picture.

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Cultivating Optimism: Help Students Think Like an Optimist

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Optimism isnt just about looking on the bright sideits a powerful mindset that can help students navigate challenges, embrace growth, and feel more confident in their abilities. Experts agree that being an optimist can make you happier, healthier, and most importantly, more satisfied with your life. When it comes to children and being optimistic, many students think that its something that you are born with.

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3 critical areas necessary to boost student motivation

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Key points: When students feel valued and understood, they are more likely to engage deeply with their learning 3 ways to connect to students and inspire their learning Student mental health needs grow as challenges persist For more news on student belonging, visit eSN’s SEL & Well-Being hub Increasing student motivation by fostering resilience and belonging has become more urgent as academic performance and dropout rates have declined, according to a new report from the nonprofit Batt

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February 21, 2025: Leveraging High-Quality Data for Informed Decision-Making

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This week’s Market Insights discusses the importance of leveraging high-quality data for informed decision-making. N ewsletter Highlights: Market Insights Blog: Ushering in a New Era of Curriculum Quality Article Series: Driving High-Quality Math Materials: A District Leader’s Guide What We’re Reading: Education Week | Some Districts Struggle to Align Their Spending With Instructional Needs Hechinger Report | The building blocks of math that students need to excel but arent a

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EY and Microsoft equip the next generation with AI skills

eSchool News

TheEY organization and Microsoft announced this month the launch of the AI SkillsPassport (AISP), which assists students aged 16 and older in learning about artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, and how to work with and apply them to various industries and careers. This free online program is part of an ongoingsocial impact collaborationfocused on supporting young people and those furthest from opportunity to build the AI skills necessary to thrive in today’s AI economy.

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Start Small: 3 Easy Ways to Introduce AI Without Overhauling Your Lessons #AIinEDU #EdChat

The Nerdy Teacher

"AI in the classroom? That sounds like too much extra work right now."I get it. You have been hit over the head with all of the AI talk right now. You do not have the time to sort through the chatter to find the things that will simply help your students learn or help you teach. These feelings are not new.

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Students Explore STEM with Engineers

eSchool News

Middletown, PA Phoenix Contact engineers head back into the classroom this week to teach sixth-grade science class at Middletown Area Middle School in Middletown, Pa. The classes are part of Phoenix Contacts National Engineers Week celebration. Phoenix Contact has worked with the school every February since 2007. The engineers lead hands-on lessons that make science fun.

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