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Quality over quantity: Rethinking edtech time in the classroom

eSchool News

Key points: When it comes to edtech, time and outcomes arent always correlated Break out the VR and the 3D printers for real-world relevance 6 critical insights into teachers technology use For more news on classroom edtech, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub Districts nationwide are staring down budget deficits and dwindling reserves now that stimulus funds have wound down, forcing superintendents to make difficult decisions about what to cut, what to consolidate, and how to reduce costs

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How I Navigate the Classroom as a Neurodivergent Teacher

Edsurge

I first realized I wanted to be a teacher around the same time I received my first mental health diagnosis. At the time, I was at an elite institution reckoning with class, imposter syndrome and chronic loneliness. I went through states of ruthless insomnia, dissociation and brain fog. I was tired and anxious all the time while feeling heartbroken over my condition.

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Newsela Acquires Generation Genius to Enhance Real-World Connections in Science and Math

eSchool News

NEW YORK (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Newsela, a leading provider of high-quality instructional and assessment products for K-12, announced today that the company has acquired Generation Genius, a trusted educational streaming platform for K-8 science and math videos, activities, and lessons. With Generation Genius in its suite of products, Newsela continues to make it easier to deliver meaningful learning across all core subjects.

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How Creative AI Is Reshaping Education [Infographic]

Edsurge

The Creativity with AI in Education 2025 Report, based on insights from over 2,800 educators across the United States and UK, reveals how AI technology is transforming classrooms by enhancing creative thinking, supporting multimedia content creation and developing essential communication skills. The findings demonstrate AIs potential to foster academic success, career readiness and personal growth while nurturing students well-being and sense of purpose.

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13 Online Resources About Kids News Resources

Ask a Tech Teacher

News sources for kids ( click for updates to this list ): C News for kids Kids News Current Events KidsPost [link] KiwiKids News [link] excellent articles on world events as well as general interest topics. News For Kids [link] News-o-matic for kids (app) Newsela [link] each article written at five different reading levels NewseumEd Reach Out Reporter science news for elementary students Science News for Students [link] Student Daily News [link] Teaching Kids News [link] TweenTribune [link] w

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We need a manager for our fantasy baseball league!

Class Tech Tips

Do you love baseball? We lost a manager in our educator fantasy baseball league and need a new one Details are below. Please get in touch ASAP if you are interested. Rounding for Home is a friendly competitive, weekly head-to-head, fantasy baseball league heading into its fourth year. We use Yahoo! to manage the league and use traditional fantasy baseball statistics (R, HR, RBI, SB, AVG | W, S, K, ERA, WHIP).

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Citations in the world of AI #EngChat #EdChat

The Nerdy Teacher

I encountered a great question about citing things students finding using AI resources. If students were using a Space in SchoolAI and they were given information they wanted to use in an essay, how might they go about citing that? Well, the folks at MLA and APA are one step ahead and have provided examples on how to do that.

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Utilizing AI in the Library #TLChat #SchoolAI

The Nerdy Teacher

I am really excited about the work I have been doing the past few weeks with the amazing Shannon Miller and SchoolAI. There has been so much content created to support classroom teachers to help make school awesome every day, but we did not want our amazing librarians and media specialists to feel left out.

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Classroom Escape Room: How to Set Up a Fun Winter Escape Room

Elementary Nest

Elementary Nest Classroom Escape Room: How to Set Up a Fun Winter Escape Room Are you looking for a way to boost engagement, teamwork, and critical thinking in your classroom this winter? A winter-themed classroom escape room is the perfect way to get students thinking critically, solving puzzles, and having funall while reinforcing important skills.

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Free Basic Economics Worksheet Unit for Kids

Priceless Ponderings

Priceless Ponderings Free Basic Economics Worksheet Unit for Kids Lets talk about something that is so important for your classroom but often gets overlooked: basic economics. Now, before you worry that economics is too complicated to teach at this grade level, let me stop you right there. With some fun, hands-on activities and the right digital resources (Ive got your back on that one!

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Becoming a Chromebook-Centric District for Both Teachers and Students

k12 Techrepairs

Some schools are making the switch to only using Chromebooks district-wide. This move can boost cost savings and collaboration, but the transition isnt always easy. In our latest blog, weve put together key recommendations and considerations for districts looking to make this change. The post Becoming a Chromebook-Centric District for Both Teachers and Students appeared first on K-12 Tech.

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How can educators help students navigate emotion-laden information on digital media?

eSchool News

Key points: It is vital to equip and empower students withmedia literacyat school Student mental health needs grow as challenges persist Simple steps to navigate difficult classroom discussions For more news on student well-being, visit eSN’s SEL & Well-Being hub Social media is a form of digital media that focuses on platforms for social interaction and content, such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.

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