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8 questions every student should ask before choosing a collegeĀ 

eSchool News

Key points: Choose a college that offers strong programs, career support, and opportunities Online learning in high school helps students explore career pathways Students need clarity on their postsecondary pathways For more news on college readiness, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub Choosing a college is one of the biggest decisions a student will make, shaping not only the next four years but also their career path and personal growth.

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For Families, School Choice Doesn't Mean Easy Decisions

Edsurge

In late January, the White House instructed the Department of Defense to craft a plan that would make funds available for military families to pay for public charters and private religious schools. Its part of the administrations push to decentralize education, which comes along with a burst of energy for school choice options around the country. The administration argues that unlocking funding will give families options and lead to better outcomes.

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Product Enhancements from Discovery Education Foster Improved Engagement and Personalization

eSchool News

Charlotte, NC Discovery Education , the creators of essential K-12 learning solutions used in classrooms around the world, today announced a host of exciting product updates during a special virtual event led by the companys Chief Product Officer Pete Weir. Based on feedback from the companys school-based partners, these updates make teaching and learning even more relevant, engaging, and personalized for users of Discovery Education products.

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The Power of Belonging: Enhancing Student Success Through Inclusive Teaching Strategies

Scholarly Teacher

Stacey S. Souther, Cuyahoga Community CollegeIntroductionA students sense of belonging is powerfulin fact, the formation of relationships is one of the most significant determinants of student success. Academic belonging is multidimensional and includes both the normally construed social dimension as well as an often overlooked intellectual one (Rueda & Lowe Swift, 2024).

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K-12 cyberattacks threaten data–and students

eSchool News

Key points: An 18-month study informs key recommendations to defend against cyberattacks How schools can fight growing ransomware attacks Preparing for evolving ransomware threats in 2025 For more news on cybersecurity, visit eSN’s IT Leadership hub The long-term impacts of K-12 cyberattacks, including lost learning time and disruptions to school operations, are just as damaging as stolen data, according to a new report from the Center for Internet Security, Inc.

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Supercharge Your AI Implementations

EdTech Magazine

For all of the ways artificial intelligence is exhilarating and groundbreaking in education, it can also be intimidating and alienating. For this reason, leaders must be intentional when they introduce AI tools to their staff. Get Support From K12 Leadership Getting school leadership on board can make a big difference in how staff perceives AI in their work.

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Maximizing Student Engagement During Live Online Seminars

Faculty Focus

There are many approaches to designing an online course, and finding the right balance may depend on a variety of factors ranging from content topics to types of assessments. Students who opt for e-learning likely prefer it for the flexibility it affords, but that doesnt mean they want to miss out on engaging with their classmates or instructor in a meaningful way.

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Play is How We Survive

Teacher Toms Blog

There are some who say that if there are humans in the distant future, we'll have to exist without our cute little pinky toes. The rest of our toes still play a role in balance and movement, but the one that goes "wee wee wee all the way home" isn't a significant part of that. Combine this with an increasingly sedentary lifestyle that is making balance and movement less and less important to survival, and it's so long little toe.

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Maximizing Student Engagement During Live Online Seminars

Faculty Focus

There are many approaches to designing an online course, and finding the right balance may depend on a variety of factors ranging from content topics to types of assessments. Students who opt for e-learning likely prefer it for the flexibility it affords, but that doesnt mean they want to miss out on engaging with their classmates or instructor in a meaningful way.

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Candy Hearts Graphing Activity for Elementary Students

Jodi Durgin

Are you looking for a fun Valentine’s Day math activity? This Candy Hearts Math Activity Packet is a great way to celebrate Valentine’s Day with your elementary students while practicing important math skills. With a hands-on approach, students engage in a variety of candy hearts activities that makes learning graphing, counting, adding, and other math skills fun.

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Find the Difference: A Fun Math Game for Addition & Subtraction Fluency

From the Pond

Engage students with a fun subtraction and addition warm-up using Rainbow Number Grids! Math warm-ups are an essential part of building number fluency, and today Im excited to share a simple but powerful game that uses the Rainbow Number Grids from my Math Kit Bundle 2. If youve already grabbed this resource, you now have a brand-new way to use it! If youre new to the Math Kit, this is a perfect introduction to its flexibilityone resource, endless possibilities.

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