k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

Nam’s work is grounded in the belief that education must be both empowering and compassionate—equipping learners not only with knowledge, but with resilience, empathy, and the confidence to shape a better world. It should extend our ability to listen, relate, and empower learners to co-create knowledge within a community of care.

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k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

Now, educators are trying to navigate the ethical use of artificial intelligence in the field. Brain-based learning is an educational framework that informs teaching methods by leveraging scientific knowledge about how the brain learns and develops. work with a partner to light a bulb using the materials provided for you).

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 22, 2025

Liberal arts education empowers individuals to become well-rounded to handle complexity, diversity, and change by providing broad knowledge of the world and in-depth study in a specific area. This knowledge is deepened by engaging with significant, both contemporary and enduring, real-world problems.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 13, 2025

The critical thinking model developed by Dr. Richard Paul and Dr. Linda Elder is pragmatic and fosters the critical thinking skills needed to navigate AI. Determining fact from fiction will be a skill that dedicated educators will train their students to harness in the work they complete.

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eSchool News

MAY 5, 2025

Key points: Creating a culture where all students see themselves as capable math thinkers starts with leaders Key questions that unleash powerful PLCs Ethical PD: Doing right by the teachers who do right by the world For more news on teachers PD, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub One of my first vivid memories of math is of timed tests.

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 22, 2025

This allows educators to gain insights from students interactions with these technologies, fostering a deeper understanding of their applications and promoting ethical use. In this context, AI serves as a companion that guides students in their tasks, enhancing their critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 13, 2025

The critical thinking model developed by Dr. Richard Paul and Dr. Linda Elder is pragmatic and fosters the critical thinking skills needed to navigate AI. Determining fact from fiction will be a skill that dedicated educators will train their students to harness in the work they complete.

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Edsurge

MAY 5, 2025

This uncertainty can be daunting, but one thing is clear: Foundational knowledge in computer science will be essential, no matter what paths they choose. How can we ensure that all students develop the computing skills and knowledge necessary to thrive in an increasingly technology-driven workforce?

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Faculty Focus

MAY 11, 2025

In a world where AI skills and fluency will be necessary and marketable, colleges and universities have made efforts to embrace AI in the classroom (e.g., Balch & Blanck, 2025; Butulis, 2023; Parks & Oslick, 2024) and to provide their students with instruction and practice in using AI in productive and ethical ways (e.g.,

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Edsurge

JUNE 9, 2025

Their mission is to ensure every student is “ AI ready ” — prepared to use emerging technologies, like generative AI, in an ethical and responsible manner in school, life and future work, regardless of where those careers take them. At Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS), educators are determined to make sure both answers are “yes.”

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Dangerously Irrelevant

MAY 8, 2025

In our Day 2 workshop, we will explore a multitude of instructional, productivity, and ethical considerations related to AI and teaching, and we will connect everything back to what we did in Day 1. We also will peek inside some deeper learning schools around the country to see how they’re approaching this instructional design work.

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Edsurge

APRIL 30, 2025

Being part of this network helps us integrate cutting-edge AI tools and practices into classrooms, fostering critical thinking, creativity and real-world problem-solving skills to prepare our scholars for a technology-driven world. While there was initial apprehension, the focus on ethical use and integrity has been reassuring and beneficial.

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eSchool News

APRIL 28, 2025

.” The order asserts that students need access to opportunities to grow their skills and understanding around AI use, and that early training in AI will “demystify” the technology, better preparing students to become competent members of the AI workforce.

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eSchool News

MAY 25, 2017

When I first became principal, I was compelled to explore all aspects of what it meant to be a 21 st -century learner in an international baccalaureate context: as a global citizen, as a collaborative co-creator of knowledge, as a caring human being. She ended up doing an art installation and website on the theme “Rightfully Ours.”

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Technology Fairness Schools Ethics 408

eSchool News

JUNE 19, 2024

As K-12 students leverage this exciting tech, they must be taught how to use it ethically. Teachers and administrators can structure their edtech solutions in a way that screens out external threats while also teaching students these vital skills–and we’re about to break down exactly how.

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Ethics Teaching Critical Thinking Communication 289

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Key points: Edtech tools can be a valuable resource to build media literacy skills Teaching ethical edtech for future innovators How to help students build critical success skills For more news on media literacy, see eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub Media literacy has emerged as a critical skillset in today’s digital landscape.

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Skills Ethics Critical Thinking Evaluation 303

eSchool News

MAY 21, 2020

In today’s classrooms, students need more than academic knowledge to thrive in college, careers and beyond. As a result, educators are dually tasked with increasing core subject comprehension and developing 21st-century skills, especially in STEM. Define 21st-century skills and goals.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

This free online program is part of an ongoingsocial impact collaborationfocused on supporting young people and those furthest from opportunity to build the AI skills necessary to thrive in today’s AI economy. According to Randstad research , demand for AI skills in job postings has surged by 2,000%.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Demonstrating learning needs to move from testing memorization to showcasing transferable skills. This shift has the potential to make assessments more engaging and more reflective of real-world skills and knowledge application. This hands-on approach fosters critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

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Metacognitive Skills Ethics Critical Thinking Evaluation 338

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Educators overwhelmingly agree that tools using generative AI should be harnessed positively, with users taught to use them ethically (84 percent). In Michigan’s Fenton Area Public Schools, staff may use AI in ethical and responsible ways. ”

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Ethics Schools Intelligence Assignments 335

eSchool News

JUNE 13, 2024

Questioning a tool or practice that initially seems so beneficial and positive forces students to pause and consider the quality of the information they’re receiving, as well as issues of security and ethics for the tools they’re using. Ethics : Share real-world examples to illustrate ethical dilemmas involving AI.

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Curriculum Ethics Plagiarism Communication 293

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Part IV: Thinking About Thinking This is part four of a five-part series focused on using thinking routines to drive metacognitive skill building. This encourages them to synthesize their knowledge, form their own interpretations, and express their perspective on the matter.

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eSchool News

JUNE 25, 2024

But AI’s popularity is not without cause, given how often educators are reminded of how AI can personalize learning and how students will need AI skills to compete for future jobs. And technologists should focus on ethical AI and ensure collaboration with educators. “Ai

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Ethics Fairness Learning Intelligence 322

eSchool News

JULY 15, 2024

In exploring the pros and cons of AI instruction versus human educator instruction, a hybrid model emerges that leverages the strengths of both to maximize learning and knowledge retention. Additionally, the use of AI in education raises significant ethical issues, including concerns about data privacy and the potential for algorithmic bias.

Ethics 314

Ethics Education Learning Quizzes 314

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2025

This session will share how the skills gained in producing an esports event can be the foundation for careers in live event production, media production, marketing, animation/VFX, and much more. We’ll demystify the complexities and empower you with the knowledge and skills needed for success. January 15; 12:00 p.m.

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Ethics Critical Thinking Knowledge Fairness 314

eSchool News

JANUARY 7, 2025

This evolution has revised, if not totally disrupted, the playing field, positioning all of us as digital immigrants navigating to a new rapidly changing landscape of capabilities and ethical complexities. By doing so, we can demystify complex systems and empower individuals to use them effectively and ethically.

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Ethics Assignments Culture Critical Thinking 308

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

While classrooms focus on theoretical knowledge, they may fail to prepare students for the real-life challenges they will inevitably face. One in six employers is hesitant to hire young adults due to their lack of a strong work ethic and practical job skills, even as they struggle to fill critical labor gaps.

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High School High School Curriculum Ethics 309

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 22, 2023

Part III: Thinking About Thinking Series This is part three of a five-part series focused on using thinking routines to drive metacognitive skill building. Consider how their thoughts have changed, evolved, or expanded as they’ve gained more knowledge or insights.

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Ethics Metacognitive Skills Culture Critical Thinking 331

eSchool News

JUNE 28, 2024

The bottom line: When students are confident in their writing skills, they will be less tempted to run directly to AI to generate a writing assignment. Offering students different options through which to demonstrate their understanding and their writing skills is another way to discourage them from automatically using AI. “We

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Additionally, the report highlights key challenges in education, including data privacy and security concerns, the need for better training on emerging technologies, and the importance of connecting academic knowledge to practical skills.

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Ethics Learning Instructors Knowledge 275

eSchool News

OCTOBER 9, 2024

And we are only at the dawn — the transformation underway will redefine the essential skills needed for America’s students to keep up,” said Alex Kotran, co-founder CEO of aiEDU. AI Readiness, which aiEDU defines as the ability and underlying skills to apply AI Literacy to one’s professional and personal endeavors.

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Interdisciplinary Education Ethics Evaluation 281

eSchool News

MAY 1, 2019

PLTW creates an engaging, hands-on classroom environment and empowers students to develop in-demand knowledge and skills they need to thrive. We want to help students develop transportable high-demand skills: to communicate, collaborate, think creatively, and have ethical reasoning skills.

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STEM Learning Art Ethics 279

eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2024

For example, AI-driven adaptive learning platforms can assess students’ knowledge and skills, identify areas for improvement, and recommend targeted activities and resources to support their learning journey. Educators must ensure that students understand how AI technologies work, including their limitations and potential biases.

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Social Studies Study Ethics Intelligence 290

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

“It’s so important that we have people who are thinking about the ethical implications of the technology we’re building today.” Jennifer Wolochow, product manager at Coursera The trend, at one level, underscores how more opportunities have opened up for liberal arts majors for whom it is now easier to acquire new skills to land a job in tech.

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Art STEM Skills Ethics 167

eSchool News

MARCH 6, 2025

Generating truly new ideas (instead of just remixing old ones) AI is great at rearranging existing knowledge, but it doesnt create truly original ideas. Critical thinking and innovation remain uniquely human skills. In contrast, human learners build on prior knowledge, connecting ideas and recalling past lessons over time.

Intelligence 304

Intelligence Education Language Languages 304

eSchool News

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The survey notes that an overwhelming 88 percent of parents believe that knowledge of AI will be crucial in their child’s future education and career. Additionally, 84 percent of parents believe it is important to prioritize teaching AI ethics and responsible use alongside technical skills.

STEM 292

STEM Secondary Education Beliefs Ethics 292

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

As we examine the significance of digital literacy skills, we’ll focus on highlighting their role in empowering students to navigate the complexities of the information age, fostering critical thinking, and preparing them for the challenges of an increasingly interconnected and technologically-driven world.

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Skills Critical Thinking Ethics Evaluation 130