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Implementing standards-based grading in K-12? This 10-step guide is a must-read for education leaders looking to ensure a successful transition to a more transparent, fair, and individualized assessment approach.
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Can ChatGPT make human writing more efficient, or is writing best handled without AI tools?

Two English professors at Carnegie Mellon University are using “restrained generative AI' to show students how to improve their writing skills.

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Discover how Valerie Brock, a Computer Science Education Manager in NYC Public Schools, is leading the charge in bringing meaningful compsci education to all students through innovative programs like Minecraft Education.
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Instructors are trying a different approach to guard against AI cheating — one that borrows a page out of criminal investigations, called 'linguistic fingerprinting.'

Learn about the pros and cons on The EdSurge Podcast, here: edsurge.com/news/2024-05-0…

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Despite the availability of professional development opportunities and social-emotional learning strategies, many programs seem disconnected from the realities faced by Black and Latino students, perpetuating the existing challenges.

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Now, students have access to far more information than in the past about what they could do as a job after they graduate.

For The EdSurge Podcast, we’re exploring these opportunities and what students think about their options.

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Affordable tutors are hard to find, but college students could be the answer. A new intense tutoring training program aims to improve tutor quality, addressing a challenge identified by researchers. Read more from reporter Daniel Mollenkamp.
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Assessment culture shapes how students and educators view and use assessments. Learn why building a strong assessment culture is crucial for supporting student learning and growth.
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The pandemic was a defining moment for most educators. We asked educators about the highs, lows, and lessons of their first five years. For some, it prompted exits - they share what led them to leave.

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In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of children regularly miss school.

Is the same pattern of absenteeism playing out at colleges, too? If so, what’s driving the trend? And what can professors and higher ed leaders do about it?

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Why is child care so expensive? And what can we do about it?

Rebecca Gale, reporting fellow at Better Life Lab at New America says that federal investment is necessary to make this system work.

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Why is child care so expensive? And what can we do about it? Rebecca Gale, reporting fellow at @BetterLifeLab at @NewAmerica says that federal investment is necessary to make this system work. Read the full infographic illustrated by Diane Kirsch, here: edsurge.com/news/2024-05-0…
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Discover how Daniel Gauna, Executive Director of Information Technology at El Segundo Unified School District, is transforming classrooms into tech-enabled spaces that foster engagement, collaboration, and community.
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When experienced child care educators are forced to step away due to health concerns or lack of financial stability, it disrupts the consistency and quality of care for children.

How can we better support them?

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Discover how Valerie Brock, a Computer Science Education Manager in NYC Public Schools, is leading the charge in bringing meaningful compsci education to all students through innovative programs like Minecraft Education.
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Implementing standards-based grading in K-12? This 10-step guide is a must-read for education leaders looking to ensure a successful transition to a more transparent, fair, and individualized assessment approach.
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Discover how Broward County Public Schools is revolutionizing STEM education by focusing on inclusivity, real-world problem-solving, & integrating computer science across disciplines using tools like Minecraft Education.
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AI is now reshaping how students learn, and its widespread use has created complexities in education. The US Dept of Education urges policymakers to prioritize students' academic needs over excitement for AI.

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How can schools choose AI tools wisely? Carnegie Learning CEO Barry Malkin shares insights from 25 years of pioneering AI in education, emphasizing the importance of research-based solutions that truly support students and teachers.
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There are barriers for those building broadband infrastructure for tribes, and making sure tribal students can log on to the internet can require advocates who can help overcome obstacles like cost and availability.

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A shortage of school leadership requires better solutions.

Lori Peroff, a fourth grade teacher at Waikiki Elementary School, highlights the shortage of qualified individuals willing to work under the current conditions principals face.

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