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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. This is particularly troubling given that students with higher math scores tend to earn higher incomes as adults. Early math skills also predict student success in other subjects like reading and science.

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

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While our understanding of AI and its impact on learning are still limited, this hasnt stopped youth from embracing its novelty. Whether youre new to the education space, refining your policies, or growing in your role, understanding the different ways students use AI is crucial. And yet, only a quarter of districts in the U.S.

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Crafting environments where students with autism thrive

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Awareness alone isnt enough–what students on the spectrum benefit from environments where their needs are understood, respected, and supported with purpose. Seventy-four percent of autistic students in the U.S. The takeaway Ive come to is this: Success in learning comes down to intention. Heres how that looks in practice.

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

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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. Some students grasp algebra in days, while others may need weeks. This rigidity doesnt prepare students for the real world.

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Easy to find, not always true: Helping students evaluate AI-generated content

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Key points: Students need more than digital access; they need guidance 5 AI tools for classroom creativity A new era for teachers as AI disrupts instruction For more news on navigating AI, visit eSNs Digital Learning hub Finding accurate information has long been a cornerstone skill of librarianship and classroom research instruction.

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Lights, camera, literacy: Student-created book reviews inspire a global reading culture

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students read for fun almost every day–down from 31 percent in 1984. What began as a simple classroom project to encourage reading evolved into a movement that amplified student voices, built confidence, and connected learners across cultures. Students were given creative freedom to shape their presentations. The result?

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Post-pandemic, a new era of teaching and learning

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As schools closed their doors, remote learning became the primary mode of instruction, accelerating edtech’s role in classrooms. Digital tools, once mainly supplementary for many schools, became essential for delivering lessons, facilitating communication, and maintaining student engagement.

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