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Expanded learning can improve student well-being

eSchool News

Key points: Successful learning is inspired by connecting with each student and keeping them engaged 4 key findings on student engagement 3 ways to connect to students and inspire their learning For more news on student well-being, visit eSN’s SEL & Well-Being hub Out-of-school time (OST) programs have received a lot of attention over the past few years as districts across the country continue to address the lingering effects of pandemic-related school closures.

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Teachers Say Parental Engagement Can Make or Break Efforts to Close Learning Gaps

Edsurge

The recent unveiling of national reading and math scores revealed some disheartening trends about learning recovery with the collective main headline: Students Are Doing Worse Than Before the Pandemic Started. Parsing education data into snack-sized servings. The factors behind the continued dip in scores are multilayered, but teachers might tell you that the key reason why some students arent making progress is that parents arent making schoolwork a priority at home.

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Counslr Launches in New Mexico and Illinois; Expands Footprint in New York to Increase Access to Mental Health Support

eSchool News

NEW YORK, NY Counslr , a leading B2B mental health and wellness platform , announced today that it has expanded its footprint into the State of New Mexico starting with a partnership with Vista Nueva High School, Aztec, NM; and into the State of Illinois starting with a partnership with Big Hollow School District, Ingleside, IL. These initial partnerships will empower students and staff to prioritize their mental health by enabling them to access unlimited wellness resources and live texting se

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Engineers Week Feb. 16-22 2025

Ask a Tech Teacher

This week, February 16-22, 2025 is DiscoverEs Engineers Week. Their tagline: A week-long event, a year-long commitment Do you wonder why anyone would be passionate about engineering?Overall, engineering offers a combination of intellectual challenge, real-world impact, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. By pursuing a career in engineering, students can contribute to meaningful projects, solve complex problems, and make a positive difference in the world.

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In Wyoming, enhancing AI-human collaboration in IEP development

eSchool News

Key points: Streamlining the complex process of IEP development is critical Crafting technology-driven IEPs Kids in special education are strugglingits time to rethink their education For more news on student IEPs, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub The University of Wyoming is utilizing its new CoIEP initiative–a multi-agent system powered by large language models (LLMs)–to significantly enhance artificial intelligence and human collaboration in addressing challenges in (spec

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The Power of Students’ Stories

Faculty Focus

The power of human stories is undeniable. Whether conveyed through music, art, writing, or oral storytellingsharing ones lived experience can have a profound impact. Stories connect people by tapping into their universal emotions, experiences, and values. They can also preserve and pass on traditions, customs, language, and culture or be utilized as a persuasive tool to inspire action.

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Q&A: The Cloud Powers LG CreateBoards in K–12 Schools

EdTech Magazine

As interactive display technology has advanced, companies have added capabilities that more easily connect teachers with their digital learning tools and resources. Long gone are the days of worksheets and projectors. With interactive displays like LGs CreateBoard, educators can seamlessly connect devices and log in to cloud accounts. This enables them to project assignments, lectures, student work and more directly onto the CreateBoard.

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Increase Your Professional Value Through Teaching and Reflecting

Teach Hub

As an educator your days are busy planning lessons, grading papers, and attending meetings. While it may seem like something always needs your attention, theres one practice that often gets overlooked: self-reflection. You likely know that incorporating self-reflection into your daily or weekly routine is important. However, time can feel like a major hurdle, and finding an efficient method that works for you may seem challenging.

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Increase Your Professional Value Through Teaching and Reflecting

Teach Hub

As an educator your days are busy planning lessons, grading papers, and attending meetings. While it may seem like something always needs your attention, theres one practice that often gets overlooked: self-reflection. You likely know that incorporating self-reflection into your daily or weekly routine is important. However, time can feel like a major hurdle, and finding an efficient method that works for you may seem challenging.