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Digital learning is different

eSchool News

Schools need to recognize that it is not just learning how to use these new digital tools that is important. They must learn how to interpret and use the incredible variety of resources that accompany these tools–resources that provide perspectives that students would never have access to when using physical resources.

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

eSchool News

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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Bridging the digital divide to empower the youngest learners

eSchool News

Yet in underserved communities, many families lack the digital tools and connectivity needed to support learning at home. These centers use interactive tools and AI-driven platforms to personalize learning, helping educators tailor instruction to each child’s needs without relying on excessive screen time.

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Personalized Learning, Global Citizenship: A Framework for the Modern Classroom

k12 Digest

Nam Ngo Thanh is an educational leader, innovator, and advocate for equity-driven, holistic learning. He shared his views on integrating technology meaningfully into the classroom, Teaching methodologies, personalized learning, interdisciplinary instruction, and many more.

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From Punitive to Restorative: Transforming School Culture Through Restorative Practices

k12 Digest

A former principal of Shaw Academy and current administrator in Durham Public Schools, he has led schoolwide initiatives, managed academic programs, and cultivated positive learning environments. and “What motivates you to learn?” We conducted Focus Friday events biweekly, dedicated to social-emotional learning and circle facilitation.

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From Punitive to Restorative: Transforming School Culture Through Restorative Practices

k12 Digest

A former principal of Shaw Academy and current administrator in Durham Public Schools, he has led schoolwide initiatives, managed academic programs, and cultivated positive learning environments. and “What motivates you to learn?” We conducted Focus Friday events biweekly, dedicated to social-emotional learning and circle facilitation.

Culture 233
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How Gimkit engages my students

eSchool News

This sparked a period when online learning and digital resources gained substantial popularity, and one tool that helps students learn–while also feeling like a game instead of a lesson–is Gimkit. During this time, students experienced significant change and evolved into a more technologically-dependent group.