k12 Digest

JUNE 30, 2025

Ethical Intelligence > Artificial Intelligence However, the rise of smart classrooms must be matched with ethical intelligence —a term I use to define AI’s role in diplomacy. Just as no two cultures are the same, no two leaders should be trained the same.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 26, 2025

AI prompting encourages critical thinking by fostering problem-solving, analysis, and synthesis while promoting ethical reasoning (Mollick and Mollick, 2023). Moreover, effective prompting can highlight ethical concerns, such as AI bias and misinformation, which promotes digital literacy (Kasneci et al. Cotton, Debby R.,

Critical Thinking 81

Critical Thinking Skills Ethics Academic Integrity 81

Faculty Focus

JUNE 26, 2025

AI prompting encourages critical thinking by fostering problem-solving, analysis, and synthesis while promoting ethical reasoning (Mollick and Mollick, 2023). Moreover, effective prompting can highlight ethical concerns, such as AI bias and misinformation, which promotes digital literacy (Kasneci et al. References Bender, Emily M.,

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Critical Thinking Skills Ethics Academic Integrity 69

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

JULY 13, 2025

I, like many I assume, believed that artificial intelligence was a far-fetched concept that would only be real in the movies; however, AI is here and large-language models, such as Chat-GPT and Gemini, are only going to get more sophisticated with time. Ultimately, our students look up to us and use our guidance in their learning.

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k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

For instance, at B.School, we designed a cross-subject project around the theme “Our Green Neighborhood,” where students from Grades 3 to 5 explored science (recycling, energy use), math (data collection), and language arts (report writing and public speaking) through hands-on fieldwork and community interviews.

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k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

Now, educators are trying to navigate the ethical use of artificial intelligence in the field. As insights from neuroscience increasingly inform educational practices, we are seeing old theories and practices, such as whole language, challenged and new approaches more aligned to the science of learning emerge.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 22, 2025

Key learning outcomes from a Liberal Arts Curriculum include: A liberal arts curriculum fosters a comprehensive understanding of human cultures and the physical and natural world through diverse fields such as sciences, mathematics, social sciences, humanities, histories, languages, and the arts.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 13, 2025

I, like many I assume, believed that artificial intelligence was a far-fetched concept that would only be real in the movies; however, AI is here and large-language models, such as Chat-GPT and Gemini, are only going to get more sophisticated with time. Ultimately, our students look up to us and use our guidance in their learning.

Critical Thinking 120

Critical Thinking Intelligence Education Learning 120

Faculty Focus

JUNE 22, 2025

Key learning outcomes from a Liberal Arts Curriculum include: A liberal arts curriculum fosters a comprehensive understanding of human cultures and the physical and natural world through diverse fields such as sciences, mathematics, social sciences, humanities, histories, languages, and the arts.

Art 97

Art Curriculum Interdisciplinary Teaching 97

Edsurge

MAY 5, 2025

Just as we teach the alphabet, structure, vocabulary and syntax, we must teach the language of computers. To be intellectually ethical, computer science education should equip students with comprehensive knowledge about AI. Computer science is essential, not optional. Every student deserves access; its a fundamental part of literacy.

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Faculty Focus

MAY 15, 2025

Dr. Tony Zhang from Gies College of Business offered perspective on AI, ChatBot technology, and ethical academic support tools. Inclusive language, representation, and proactive instructor support all contributed to students sense of belonging and trust. Textbook format and cost mattered.

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Elevate k12

JULY 3, 2025

In many districts, the programs at risk are the same ones that support compliance with federal education laws: Title III-supported English language services, Special Education instruction, and after-school accommodations often written into IEPs. Compliance is not met by language instruction in isolation. Develop a contingency network.

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eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2025

Coaching, co-teaching models, and collaborative inquiry teams can also build teacher capacity and create shared language around data use. Data ethics and student agency Theres another layer of data literacy thats especially relevant in todays digital age: ethics.

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Ethics Education Culture Social Studies 300

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 23, 2025

Should texting language be in the dictionary? Fun Debate Topics Persuasive Speaking Activity Middle School, High School By Lindsay Ann Learning Grades: 6th-9th Subjects: English Language Arts, Speaking & Listening Standards: CCSS SL.9-10.4, Is war more or less ethical with unmanned planes and drones? 8; CCRA.SL.4

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eSchool News

MAY 25, 2017

We are a diverse urban learning community, where our families speak 23 different languages. A pilot project for our Next Generation Curriculum was a student who researched feminist critique, medical ethics, and border wars. Let me explain: Wildwood IB World Magnet School is a top performing K-8 public magnet school.

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Technology Fairness Schools Ethics 409

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

It’s also somewhat eclipsed conversations about the ethics of how these tools are implemented, according to one observer. The study , “How Teachers Navigate the Ethical Landscape of AI in Their Classrooms,” interviewed 248 K-12 teachers. Those teachers were largely white and from public schools, introducing limitations.

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Ethics Teachers Laboratory Writing 200

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 337

eSchool News

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Educators can guide students to interrogate the reliability of AI outputs and discuss the ethical implications of biased algorithms. For example, text-to-speech and speech-to-text tools support students with disabilities, while language models assist non-native English speakers. Rethinking AI as a tool for empowerment 1.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 22, 2023

Ethics and Morality Discussions: When discussing ethical dilemmas in an ethics or philosophy class, the teacher could encourage students to reflect on how their ethical perspectives have evolved as they explore different philosophical frameworks.

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Ethics Metacognitive Skills Culture Critical Thinking 331

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Of the respondents who reported they have not used AI in the classroom, 65 percent cite a lack of familiarity as the primary obstacle to the future utilization of generative AI, with 48 percent also expressing ethical concerns. “Generative AI is a blend of promise and prudence.

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Accessibility Ethics Plagiarism Education 343

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Language translation : Gen AI can translate educational materials for diverse language needs, making learning more accessible and inclusive. Ethical and critical engagement with AI : As students interact with AI tools, they also learn to critically evaluate the information and outputs provided by these systems.

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Metacognitive Skills Ethics Critical Thinking Evaluation 339

eSchool News

JUNE 25, 2024

It enhances learning experiences with tailored learning paths and immediate feedback, improves accessibility and inclusivity through assistive and adaptive technologies and language translation, and boosts efficiency and administrative support by automating routine tasks and improving data management.

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Ethics Fairness Learning Intelligence 325

eSchool News

JUNE 28, 2024

Those reasons may include: lack of writing skills, insecurity around writing skills, struggles with time management, confusion about the topic, missing grammar and organizational skills, having no motivation or interest, missing real-world relevance, poor work ethic, lack of access to resources, and home/personal life stress.

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Writing Essay Plagiarism Assignments 328

eSchool News

MARCH 6, 2025

Switching seamlessly between languages like many bilingual learners do AI-powered translation tools are improving, but they dont match the way multilingual individuals naturally switch between languages in real life. Bilingual students often engage in code-switching, blending languages based on context, audience, and emotion.

Intelligence 308

Intelligence Education Language Languages 308

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Emphasis on digital citizenship instills responsible online behavior, ethical considerations, and cybersecurity awareness. In essence, digital literacy in education is about preparing students to be competent, responsible, and ethical users of technology. What is an example of digital literacy in education?

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Ethics Students Evaluation Communication 258

eSchool News

JULY 15, 2024

For instance, AI-driven platforms can offer personalized tutoring sessions, language translation services, and adaptive learning paths that cater to students from various backgrounds and with different learning abilities.

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Ethics Education Learning Quizzes 317

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2025

Instead, we must delve into the nuanced characteristics of various Large Language Models (LLMs) and student-facing AI to discern how their unique capabilities can be leveraged to achieve diverse educational objectives. Best Practices for an AI Infused Classroom: Our conversation surrounding AI must evolve beyond mere usage. – 11:45 a.m.;

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Ethics Critical Thinking Knowledge Fairness 317

eSchool News

JANUARY 31, 2024

Encouraging the use of AI to support tutoring efforts, act as a creative aid, and assist research and planning will be crucial in helping students learn to utilize the technology in a way that is both productive and ethical.

Gamification 330

Gamification Ethics Education Game-Based Learning 330

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

We need common language and understanding around these terms. During the conversation, there was a need to define terms and shared language. With the advent of AI and small language models, were going to be more and more dependent on our own data internally, said Pete Just, CETL (Just Strategics, Indiana).

Schools 309

Schools Language Languages Ethics 309

eSchool News

JULY 12, 2024

Teacher resources : 84 percent view training sessions, which include practical applications and ethical use of AI, as the most valuable tool to support generative AI implementation. Currently, teachers have the most experience using tools for language processing (38 percent) and automatic grading (38 percent).

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Teachers Ethics Schools Participation 310

eSchool News

DECEMBER 5, 2022

The course offers a broad view of computer science education through a variety of lenses: engineering design, algorithms and coding, ethics and the social impact of technology, and more. The course is aligned with relevant standards frameworks, such as CSTA and NGSS, and includes extension opportunities for middle school classrooms.

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Grades STEM Ethics Middle School 294

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

It can handle a variety of language tasks, including answering questions, writing essays, generating creative content, offering explanations, giving advice, and engaging in natural-sounding conversations” (as explained by ChatGPT itself). What is ChatGPT? See our ChatGPT Prompting Guide for Life Design + Career Education.

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Ethics Essay Syllabus Feedback 339

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

Keeshin’s company is perhaps best known for a series of introductory coding courses it offers on programming languages such as Javascript and Python. All students will get a grounding in what the company calls “cyber hygiene,” or staying safe online, and in the ethical implications of hacking.

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Ethics Teaching Math Instructors 125

eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2024

Natural language processing (NLP) algorithms can help students analyze primary sources, extract key information, and generate summaries or interpretations. However, despite the potential benefits of AI in social studies education, educators may encounter challenges related to digital literacy and ethical considerations.

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Social Studies Study Ethics Intelligence 293

eSchool News

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Encouraging the use of AI to support tutoring efforts, act as a creative aid, and assist research and planning will be crucial in helping students learn to utilize the technology in a way that is both productive and ethical.

Education 286

Education Gamification Ethics Game-Based Learning 286

eSchool News

JULY 30, 2024

The Ello app was also recently rated by Common Sense Media as one of its top AI products for ethical use, transparency, safety and impact. Common Sense Media recognized Ello as a company that displayed Responsible AI practices, especially its machine learning fairness that contributed to the app’s high rating.

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Reading Ethics Fairness Coaching 269