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Only 1 in 8 elementary teacher prep programs adequately teach math

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Too many students are falling behind in their math skills, limiting their academic success and future economic opportunities. Recent math scores from the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) show that a quarter of fourth graders lack even basic math skills.

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5 engaging ISTELive 25 sessions

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Conference sessions cover it all–from AI and math learning to esports and navigating mental health technologies for schools. Let’s Get Ethical, Ethical: How Librarians Can Educate on Ethics & AI : This session will explore the ethical implications of integrating AI in the library.

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The math anxiety equation: How to solve for confidence in math class

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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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You’re using ChatGPT? A true story about why AI literacy starts with us

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Math isn’t my strongest subject, and when a student asked me to help solve an equation involving angles, I hesitated. Later, I learned that many students were already using a math-solving app called Gauth AI, but discreetly. Ethically : Know when AI use is appropriate and how to avoid misuse (like plagiarism or cheating).

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How students are really using AI tools: What schools need to know

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According to a PEW report, 21 percent of students say theyre not sure if its acceptable to use ChatGPT to solve school math problems, but in spite of that, it has become a common learning tool for many; for the first time this year, we find that it has become a significantly more common tool among Black and Hispanic youth.

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What I learned building an AI tool for my own kids (and millions more worldwide)

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Key points: Building an app for kids came with unique challenges A new era for teachers as AI disrupts instruction With AI coaching, a math platform helps students tackle tough concepts For more news on AI tools for kids, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub A recent survey found that 88 percent of U.S.

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

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Key points: More than half of students worry about AI use in education Data shows growing GenAI adoption in K-12 With AI coaching, a math platform helps students tackle tough concepts For more news on AI in education, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub A new survey highlights a demand for clear guidelines around ethical and responsible AI use, (..)

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