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As educators work to reverse learning loss and behavioral declines in the wake of the pandemic, districts are ramping up outreach efforts to win back buy-in, collaboration, and engagement from students’ parents and the community. #edchat districtadministration.com/briefing/paren…

k12dive.com/news/supply-ch… Ninety-five percent of school food service authorities reported they experienced at least one type of supply chain challenge during the 2023-24 school year, particularly high food costs, staffing shortages, and product shortages. #edchat

edweek.org/teaching-learn… Getting students to think deeply about problems, persevere through difficult questions, and simply feel confident in math class can be tall hurdles. Learn how three award-winning teachers are working to lower these roadblocks in the classroom. #edchat

Strained budgets. Growing cybersecurity threats. Looming curriculum restrictions. Book bans. An influx of artificial intelligence in classrooms. These are just a few of the hurdles—and opportunities—schools are facing at the start of the new year. #edchat k12dive.com/news/6-k-12-tr…

A majority of Americans view elementary school teachers as highly honest and ethical, rating them second only to nurses in a new poll of public trust in various occupations. #edchat edweek.org/teaching-learn…

Teachers have legitimate concerns about the impact of AI on learning. But rather than attempting to ban AI, teachers and educational leaders are better advised to help students use these tools in an ethical and effective manner. #edchat ascd.org/blogs/ensuring…

Using restraint and seclusion to address behavior issues is harmful to children, and schools should instead use proactive practices such as multi-tiered systems of support. #edchat k12dive.com/news/ed-depart…

While research shows the benefits of mindfulness for both teachers and students, finding ways to incorporate these practices can feel overwhelming. These three accessible techniques can help create more mindful moments throughout the school day. #edchat ascd.org/blogs/how-can-…

The School District of Philadelphia's 9th Grade On-Track strategy, designed to identify and address barriers to success early in students’ high school careers, has yielded a 10.2% increase in high school graduation rates over the last seven years. #edchat k12dive.com/news/philadelp…

Educators’ needs do not remain fixed but, rather, alter with time. Therefore, administrators and educators must regularly evaluate, communicate, and adapt to the ever-changing needs in the classroom. #edchat kappanonline.org/evolving-deman…

The rise of artificial intelligence tools has come with increasing concern about their role in the classroom and the impact on student cheating behaviors. But teachers can promote transparency and prepare students to use the tools responsibly. #edchat k12dive.com/news/ai--artif…

Teachers can significantly improve if their preparation programs invest marginally more effort into preparing field supervisors. Field supervision—alongside guidance from mentor teachers—can aid pre-service teachers' development. #edchat edweek.org/teaching-learn…

As generative AI and other technologies rapidly transform our world, every student needs the foundational knowledge to use these tools effectively, understand what’s happening behind the scenes, and critically evaluate technological developments. #edchat k12dive.com/news/significa…

The majority of recent high school graduates lack confidence in their post-graduation plans and say they would have been more engaged in school—and their future plans—had they better understood their aptitudes and career options pre-graduation. #edchat edweek.org/teaching-learn…

By shifting the instructional focus from “fixing” student misconceptions to “building” on students’ existing math knowledge, teachers can make learning more effective, improve retention, and develop their students’ confidence. #edchat ascd.org/blogs/from-wha…

A new study suggests improved reading outcomes aren’t due to the policy of holding back students who fail to reach proficiency by the end of third grade, but to the extra support provided to students who are at risk of repeating the grade. #edchat edweek.org/teaching-learn…

By adjusting lesson plans to accommodate shrinking attention spans and increasing distractions, teachers can help students become active participants in their learning and better engage with the material presented, one teaching expert says. #edchat k12dive.com/news/attention…

In many schools, rigorous academic coursework is reserved for only the highest-achievers. Learn what it takes for a district to make those options available to the majority of the student body. #edchat edweek.org/teaching-learn…