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

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Increased usage of and attachment to AI tools brings unprecedented challenges for school and district leaders. Whether youre new to the education space, refining your policies, or growing in your role, understanding the different ways students use AI is crucial. After all, we cant protect what we dont understand.

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

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The senior at Washington state’s Toppenish High School first considered the career after he joined a STEM group in middle school. 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.

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Whose call: A student-driven approach to school cell phone policies

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Over the last few years we have had the pleasure of working with several school partners to address the growing concern around cell phones in schools. Leveraging the assets and ideas of the broader community, including teachers and families, is essential for successful school change.

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Microsoft and FFA help students use smart sensors and AI to learn about the future of farming and technology

eSchool News

and the National FFA Organization on Tuesday announced the national expansion of FarmBeats for Students, a cutting-edge educational program integrating smart sensors, data science and artificial intelligence (AI) to teach precision agriculture in classrooms. Microsoft Corp.

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School Counselors Worry About Students’ Misguided Use of Social Media

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And they will say, No, Ive just been watching a lot of TikTok videos and I think that I have anxiety, said Hanna Kemble, an elementary school counselor and a counselor leader coordinator for the state of Kansas. School counselors across the country describe similar experiences to Kembles.

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How we designed a space where our students connect, collaborate, and flourish

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With a student body comprising nearly 99 percent Black and Latinx individuals hailing from historically under-resourced communities, we confront the realities of poverty and the accompanying insecurities head-on. Despite the odds, our 400 students consistently demonstrate remarkable resilience and a profound capacity for excellence.

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Meeting the rising demand for school-based speech and behavioral support

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As districts and schools nationwide struggle to find qualified therapists, particularly speech-language pathologists and board-certified behavior analysts (BCBAs), theres a growing demand for these specialized professionals. Simultaneously, we’re identifying more students needing support than ever before.

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