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Look to the Science: Understanding how Mind, Brain and Education Science can Inform Educational Practices

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John Fisher College of Education and brings almost 30 years of diverse experience in the field of education. Her career spans roles as an elementary teacher, instructional coach, mentor, special education administrator, and elementary school principal. Gina DiTullio holds a doctorate in Executive Leadership from the St.

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The dangers of attempting to ‘Instant Pot’ educational progress

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Key points: Lowering the academic bar is a disservice to students and families Leading (again) in uncertainty Five years on: COVIDs impact on schoolsand whats next for education For more news on educational progress, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub We are living in an Ozempic era. Policymakers have to make a choice.

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Students, educators feel positive about AI’s impact, but fear its misuse

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The new survey findings on the state of AI in secondary and higher education, from Turnitin ,offer perspectives from students, educators and academic administrators across six countries, the The risk of intentional misuse will always exist with generative AI. What are you using AI for in your school/classroom?

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How instructional audio amps up physical education classes

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While communication challenges can arise for physical education teachers, technology like mobile instructional audio systems can increase communication, boosting motivation, performance, and overall classroom connection for all students. Research over the past 40 years has highlighted the critical link between hearing clearly and learning.

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Bite-Size Learning, Big Results: Why Microlearning is the Future of Education

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Carl Morris, Co-Founder of educave, draws on extensive insights gained while building and scaling other EdTech and Education businesses, such as The Online School, EDAI, and Carfax Education. Unlike traditional educational models, where feedback loops stretch across days or weeks, virtual tutors close these loops in seconds.

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The clock is ticking: Why standardized schedules don’t work for learning

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But we often ignore one fundamental truth: Learning takes time, and the time needed is different for every student. Ask any teacher, and they will tell you that the pace of learning is not universal. And yet, our education system insists on treating time as the fixed variable in the equation of learning–even when we know better.

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The pros and cons of DEI in education

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The programs are designed to address systemic inequalities, promote representation, and create inclusive spaces for learning. However, as DEI becomes more prevalent, it also faces scrutiny and debate regarding its effectiveness, implementation, and impact on educational outcomes. This leads to increased engagement and motivation.

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