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AI in education needs more than innovation–it needs intention

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AI must align with the science of learning, or it will diminish the technology’s impact on students overall. Many AI models are built for general use and later “adapted” for education, but this retrofitting approach can introduce bias, misinformation, and misalignment with instructional goals.

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This virtual science course uses real-life conservation examples to inspire students

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Additionally, the course presents these examples through integrated content including audio, videos, quizzes, games, and more, so that students interact with the lessons and deepen their comprehension.

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5 online resources to beat the summer slide

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Khan Academy : Khan Academy’s free online platform offers comprehensive lessons in math, science, history, and more. Each lesson includes short instructional videos, interactive quizzes, and mastery challenges. The content is engaging and age-appropriate, drawing from trusted PBS programs like Wild Kratts , NOVA , and Peg + Cat.

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How 4 districts use AI tools to transform education

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Educators in Miami-Dade County Public Schools use Gemini to generate quizzes and answer keys, and students are creating study materials aligned to concepts they’re struggling with for personalized tutoring and support.

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Cultivating Informed Citizens with Listenwise

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Listenwise offers educators a growing collection of news stories tagged as ELA, science, or social studies. I’ve used Socrative quizzes and space races with my students for years, so I was excited to see that the individual lessons have Socrative quizzes available for anyone to use as a quick assessment tool!

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Teacher Shortage Solutions for Computer Science and CTE

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The lack of computer science technology educators in middle schools continues to be a genuine crisis, especially considering the critical role of STEM education in preparing students for future careers. If you’re a computer science educator, you go teach in high school or university. Hey, teach computer science.

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Many states picked diploma pathways over high school exit exams. Did students benefit?

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So Brito took some engineering classes at his high school, became president of his state’s Technology Student Association, and is starting at the University of Washington this fall on a pre-science track. The Toppenish sophomore often gets “education” as an answer when she takes career quizzes.

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