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Turn the Page: Looking Beyond the Textbook for Culturally-Responsive Curriculum

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Recently, Education Week published an article describing culturally-questionable activities and language found in Studies Weekly , a social studies curriculum used by more than 13,000 schools across the country. Study after study has demonstrated that high-quality curricular resources play a vital role in improving student learning.

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Is the Traditional Classroom Becoming Obsolete?

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The Rise of Online Learning Online learning has increasingly become a staple in education, with studies showing that over 30% of students now prefer it over traditional classroom settings. A study from the U.S. They want the ability to learn at their own pace and choose when and where they study.

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Friday 5: Personalized learning

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AI can play a role in making personalization more robust in education , along with transforming the student learning experience. Learning now is so much more than making notes from a textbook and critiquing other people’s ideas.

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The Impact of Technology on Education

eSchool News

Traditional textbooks are being replaced by interactive e-books and online resources, giving students dynamic and multimedia-rich content that can be updated as the world changes. This shift not only makes learning more engaging but also allows for more up-to-date and easily accessible information.

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8 questions every student should ask before choosing a college 

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Beyond academics, consider whether the institution provides career support through career services–does it help students secure internships, research positions, or study abroad opportunities relevant to your field? College costs go beyond tuition–housing, meal plans, textbooks, and personal expenses add up.

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Creating smart campuses to transform student life

eSchool News

This connectivity enables seamless access to online learning platforms, digital textbooks, and interactive educational software, which enriches the learning experience and supports diverse learning styles. For example, during reading or studying, cooler, brighter lighting can help increase alertness and focus.

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Tenn. district partners with Discovery to transition to digital learning

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Through this new collaboration, Wilson County educators will, beginning in the 2016-2017 school year, integrate Discovery Education’s Science Techbook (Grades K-12), Social Studies Techbook (Grades 6-8) and Math Techbook (Grades 6-12) into classroom instruction.

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