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3 ways to create a strong district CTE program

eSchool News

Key points: CTE programs play a pivotal role in students’ postsecondary success UO professor equips Oregon students with virtual career counselor Real-life work experiences: The unseen curriculum for high school success For more news on career readiness, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub Career and technical education (CTE) is a crucial piece of worldwide economic success, particularly with talent shortfalls forecasted in numerous industries–but CTE leaders still face challen

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At a Time When Students Feel Alone, Affinity Groups Connect Us All

Edsurge

In affinity, we find kinship. Our shared interests move us toward one another and give us opportunities for connection, deep empathy and shared experiences. Our worldviews collide, and we are no longer alone; we are in a community. One of the first times I felt like I was in community was in my high school jazz band as a teenager. I auditioned to be a part of the Ravinia Scholars , joining a group of teenage musicians from high schools all over Chicago.

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Smithsonian and Carolina Biological Announce New Study Results and Effectiveness of their K – 5 Science Curriculum

eSchool News

BURLINGTON, N.C.–( BUSINESS WIRE )– The Smithsonian Science Education Center and Carolina Biological announced new independent study results showing the Smithsonian Science for the Classroom curriculum improved students scores in N.C. and S.C. schools. Together with professional development, S mithsonian Science for the Classroom , which is published by Carolina Biological, the leading school science supplier, was shown to raise science, math and reading performance for grades 3 to

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6 Ed Tech Tools to Try in 2025

Cult of Pedagogy

Listen to this post as a podcast: Sponsored by Alpaca and Brisk Teaching Every January for the last ten years, we have chosen a small collection of tech tools we think are worth checking out. That will be the same this year. But something else will be different: Traditionally, when we put out this list, we do it to coincide with the release of our annual Teacher’s Guide to Tech.

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How to Use AI to Manage Next-Generation District Networks

eSchool News

eSchool News was able to catch up with Mittal Parekh, Senior Director, Product Marketing and Technical Marketing for RUCKUS CommScope about the role of AI in primary education, especially when it comes to district network maintenance. As digital curriculum is becoming mainstream and IT teams are getting leaner, AI is no longer a luxury. It is a necessity.

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Flipping for Phonics with Go Fish Games

Teacher Mood

Elementary teachers are constantly seeking innovative ways to make learning both effective and enjoyable our students. One highly effective strategy I love is incorporating games into our instructional routines. Some refer to this as gamifying learning. Today, I want to share an exciting variation of the classic “Go Fish” card game. Instead of using a typical deck of cards, this game utilizes cards that target specific phonics skills your kiddos are learning.

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Teacher-Authors–#BookBlast for my latest Prehistoric Fiction

Ask a Tech Teacher

This post has little to to with technology in the classroom but a lot to do with the launch of my latest prehistoric fiction, Endangered Species , Book 1 of the trilogy, Savage Land. Join the Blog Hop over at my writer’s blog, WordDreams ! Curious? Not sure you want to invest your time yet? Here’s the trailer: Alright! Here’s what’s going on: I’ll be visiting writer friend blogs January 6-26, 2025, and then continue with the occasional “I’m TravelingR

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