Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 21, 2021

Would you rather watch a movie or read a book? My children love “would you rather” questions. Would you rather go to the beach or the snow? Would you rather eat a cookie or a brownie? They enjoy being presented with two options and getting to choose one. Would You Rather?

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Edsurge

MAY 3, 2024

Officials have said that the auto-scoring system will save the state millions of dollars that otherwise would have been spent on contractors hired to read and score written responses — with only 2,000 scorers needed this spring compared to 6,000 at the same time last year. Using technology to score essays is nothing new.

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 24, 2021

He read several lines of Maya Angelou’s poem “Still I Rise.” Ask them to write a poem (structure and style their choice) and begin with the phrase “Still I rise…” You can have students publish their poems or read them aloud. “Still I Rise…” Poem (Inspired by NPR).

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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 12, 2014

Part of our class assignment was to complete reading in Fahrenheit 451. Normally, students would have small group discussions about the reading. I encouraged them to use our Google Community to have a similar asynchronous conversation to ensure they understood the reading. Yesterday Northern California was hit by massive storm.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 10, 2018

Then there are the psychometricians—the math savants who design tests and create complex algorithms that attempt to make them fair to all students. Mark Moulton : Here that whole question is, what does fair mean? Afterward, you run it by a panel to see if there is any detectable bias just by reading the questions.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 28, 2022

Early simulations like Reader Rabbit are still used in classrooms to drill reading and math skills. In case you must ‘sell’ this idea to your administration, here are three great reasons why students should use Minecraft in school: Reading, Writing, and Problem Solving. Game playing develops reading skills.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 21, 2022

The other day, my friend’s high school daughter complained, “It’s not fair!” What’s not fair?” After two years, federal achievement data revealed significant drops in third-grade students’ overall math and reading scores across the United States (Camera, 2022). her mother asked. Everyone is cheating!” her daughter replied.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 19, 2024

Key points: Encouraging reading is a top priority, no matter how the material is presented Boycotting book fairs no more Science teachers, math teachers, history teachers–we’re all reading teachers For more news on literacy, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub I love a good classic. After all, I named my son Holden.

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eSchool News

MAY 27, 2021

It’s fair to say students have more than earned their impending summer breaks. Still, it’s not a bad idea to encourage students to keep reading and to give their brains a little exercise here and there.

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Edsurge

APRIL 3, 2018

EdSurge is hosting a series of spring fairs this April! Before you head to a jobs fair, it's worth taking the time to make sure your resume, LinkedIn profile and business cards are all up-to-date. Hiring managers will wind up with a stack of resumes by the end of the fair. The value of jobs fairs is the human element.

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eSchool News

JUNE 25, 2024

Bias and fairness: Bias in AI systems and troubles ensuring fair treatment 3. Angeles encouraged teachers to read AI tools’ data privacy statements, because the responsibility lies with teachers to understand how data is used before the tool is introduced to students.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 15, 2020

While the education system strives to provide all children with fair, equitable access to high-quality education, the sudden switch to distance learning during the pandemic has turned the spotlight on persistent inequities among students. Related content: Study shows major learning loss for grades K-2.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Featuring a job board, virtual career fair, and an interview portal with AI-driven candidate-job matching, this groundbreaking platform transforms recruitment for educational institutions nationwide, ensuring alignment of values, skills, and long-term goals. For more information, visit [link] or contact editor@diversityined.com. ” .

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 12, 2017

” It’s a fair question. They can look at the rubric, read the description of what a 1, 2, 3, and 4 look like for each skill. However, I may not always have time to return to a previous piece and reassess it prior to this conversation, so this gives us time to chat about their hard work.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

they have no idea that reading is much more difficult for them than it is for other students. In the ‘30s, Taylor’s grandfather—along with his brothers—had pioneered research addressing reading inefficiency. What does reading efficiently mean and why is it so difficult for some students?

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eSchool News

JUNE 24, 2019

Read more: 5 ways to use AR and VR in the classroom. Augmented reality has been one of higher ed’s big buzzwords for a number of years, but it’s not until just fairly recently that institutions have used the technology in practical ways.

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Edsurge

MAY 14, 2019

Compared with the past, the majority of young adults don’t read for pleasure. In 1980, 60 percent of 12th graders said they read a book, newspaper or magazine every day that wasn’t assigned for school, one study found. Reading has the potential to open doors, expand horizons, and provide escape. It’s not that they can’t.

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Edsurge

APRIL 4, 2023

What if you’re a new first grade teacher, and you realize the classroom methods you’re using to teach your students to read just aren’t working. The 80-minute documentary is called “ The Right to Read ,” and it is making the festival circuit of screenings, including a showing at the recent SXSW EDU Festival.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

In between, an hour is spent on math, on reading, on science, and on all the other things that are important and necessary to attend to students’ learning and other needs. When it comes to computer science integration, time presents an actual structural constraint that must be overcome. The structure of the school day is already set.

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eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2020

Most people assume the move to online courses means students are logging on to the learning management system to take reading quizzes tied to their assigned textbook chapters and posting in the discussion board in line with weekly modules as their schedules allow. Related post: Leading eLearning and a Future Ready library opportunity.

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Edsurge

JULY 18, 2019

I’ve read dozens and dozens of books filled with characters I can relate to: white, middle class females. I’ve also read many novels that have stretched my mind, opened my heart and shown me what it’s like to live in someone else’s world. Up next on my reading stack: “Island Born” by Junot Diaz. “I I’m middle class.

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Edsurge

JUNE 9, 2020

After all, the pandemic is forcing some serious reflections about what’s really essential teaching in schools and colleges. And people are taking a fresh look at the question of whether everyone is getting education fairly. Wolfram is steeped in math tools.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

10, 2022) – Renaissance , the global leader in pre-K–12 education technology, is honored to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the community reading initiative Read on myON , a first-of-its-kind partnership between Renaissance and Hillsborough County Public Schools. We look forward to continuing to support them for many years to come.”.

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eSchool News

MAY 25, 2017

In my second year, in an effort to get technology into the hands of the students, foster authentic inquiry, and break the “test-prep” mentality which has come to dominate many a school landscape, I launched Inquiry Fair. It allows us to reach students with high-level thinking and reasoning, regardless of their reading level.

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Technology Fairness Schools Ethics 409

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

From Reading to Robotics Recently, our PreK through Grade 12 independent school has been working to include more computer science opportunities across all grade levels. They are great for students who are still learning to read and are a fun and easy way to bring robotics and coding into the classroom with our youngest learners.

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Science Grades Reading Fairness 281

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

on a recent Wednesday, and the school stage hadn’t yet transformed into a reading room. But this year, a group of fifth graders were instead sitting on the school’s stage, reading aloud about the life of Rosa Parks as they worked on reading fluency and comprehension. This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. newsletters.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

So, as an educator interested in technology — after all, you are reading eSchool News — what is the best source for tracking emerging technologies for learning? The 2016 Report is made possible by Share Fair Nation at go.nmc.org/2016-k12 ).

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Companies join this alliance by demonstrating how their products adhere to the SAFE framework for AI, which focuses on safety, accountability, fairness, equity, and efficacy. For more recommendations on accessible GenAI implementation, read Blog 5 of this series: Adapting to ADA Title II: Effective Strategies for Accessible AI in Education.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

It’s an issue of fairness and equity, certainly, but it’s also a practical matter. When students fall behind in the earliest years of their education, around ages 5–7, it becomes much more difficult to bring them to grade-level reading as they grow.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 23, 2023

For instance, they can share information about their area of expertise, be an advisor for students on presentations or projects, or judge robotics competitions and/or science fairs. A history teacher can take their students to virtually explore a battlefield, versus simply having them read accounts and examine photos.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Each year, we share our 10 most-read stories. This year’s 8th most-read story focuses on Black History Month resources educators can use throughout the school year.

History 299

History Hybrid Learning Fairness Grades 299

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Theres so much misinformation out therewe are deliberately making sure our kids have the skills necessary to know whether or not what theyre reading, wherever theyre reading it, is true or not, Camhi noted. We hope that our students have the skills, but almost more important is that they have the questions, Camhi said.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 17, 2020

It starts with a local business owner hosting a career fair, an optometrist judging a science fair, or a published author reading in their former classroom. In a small town, it doesn’t take much to help foster a child’s dreams and ambitions.

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eSchool News

APRIL 10, 2025

Key points: Books featuring licensed characters can instill a love of reading We are just beginning the uphill climb to improve student reading scores NAEP scores show disheartening trends for the lowest-performing students For more news on literacy, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub Holden, my 21-month-old, has fallen in love.

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Reading Fairness History English 217

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

For example, some students will acquire information more effectively by reading a text or article, while others will prefer to listen to an audio track or podcast. The result is a learning experience that is more attuned to individual needs and differences, ensuring each student has a fair chance at success.

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eSchool News

JULY 13, 2022

It should not be assumed that students, parents, or even teachers read these terms and conditions, or even understand them fully. A student may forget which teacher encourages the use of social media as an inventive form of learning and expression, and which only allows access to the learning management system.

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Distance Learning Hybrid Learning Fairness Schools 243

eSchool News

JANUARY 29, 2025

Teachers read facial expressions, sense classroom mood shifts, and build the trust that makes learning possible. And perhaps most importantly, it can do so without overshadowing the irreplaceable role of human teachers who inspire, mentor, and adapt to each student’s unique needs.

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