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Who You Gonna Call? A Harvard Lecturer's Quest for Equitable Class Participation

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Dan Levy had long considered himself an equitable instructor in terms of calling on students to participate in class discussions. When class is in session, the instructor or an assistant will record which students spoke during class using the app. It’s easy to complain about a problem but not have the data to back it up,” says Gregor.

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It’s time to pay student teachers

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Student teaching should be authentic and valuable. Paraprofessionals, unlicensed lead teachers, childcare providers, and teaching assistants like Liv make up a great pool of racially and economically diverse teacher candidates. It should not be a financial burden, particularly for people already working in the field.

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8 questions every student should ask before choosing a college 

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Its worth investigating the student-to-faculty ratio and whether professors are actively engaged in teaching or if most instruction is left to teaching assistants. Some students prefer the energy of large lecture halls, while others thrive in small, discussion-based classes.

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Big Deals—Khan Academy Boosts National Civics Bee, AI Tackles Campus Safety, and Stanford Offers Online Math

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.” National Civics Bee Teams Up With Khan Academy This year, for the first time, students who advance to the local competitions will receive free tutoring support through Khan Academy’s new AI-powered tutor and teaching assistant, Khanmigo. The submission period is open through January 8, 2024.

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Here’s What Happened When One University Asked Everyone for Ideas to Reinvent Campus

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To participate, users had to set up an account or log in with their Twitter or Facebook identities, so there were no anonymous trolls posting. On one extreme, some participants suggested inviting major companies to set up mini-campuses on campus. Becoming corporatized is a clear concern,” said one participant.

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5 FETC 2024 sessions that grabbed our attention

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Participants will engage in discussion about lesson ideas that can be used in any K-8 classroom. Examples will be shared that connect to each part of the SEL framework including student work examples and rubrics for classroom use. As we strive to better, more connected educators we want the same for our students.

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Fostering Upward Mobility through Low-Cost Certification: A Practical Guide for Higher Education

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The development of programs that not only meet the needs of working people but also guarantee their upward mobility through accessible, affordable routes is essential in the effort to improve the quality of education and assist different learners. OER and No/Low-Cost Textbooks: The program makes significant use of both.