Librarians share what projects they're excited to undertake this year and advice for fellow librarians. SchoolLibraryJournal Back-to-School Innovations from 10 School Librarians slj.com/story/back-to-…

One teacher's CD collection has become a catalyst for student curiosity, conversations and questions. @chalkbeat First Person: At our phone-free school, my students are reaching for decades-old technology chalkbeat.org/2024/08/29/aft…

Alistofbooks.com compiles 13 curated lists of the greatest books ever, blending expert opinions to create a credible reading guide. TeachThought 100 Of The Greatest Books In The English Language teachthought.com/literacy/great…

The shift toward inclusive education has increased co-teaching, with teacher-led stations in a station rotation model offering personalized, differentiated instruction. Dr. Catlin Tucker Creating Inclusive Classrooms with Co-Teaching and the Station Rotation

Getting kids excited about math has never been easy. Sixth grade math teacher Staci Durnin found success with the #thinkingclassrooms model. Kara Newhouse and Nimah Gobir dive into thinking classrooms in S9 Ep4 of our podcast 👇 link.chtbl.com/k-CsMlml

Researchers reduced ChatGPT’s instructional errors in algebra but were not as successful with statistics. Jill Barshay The Hechinger Report Researchers Combat AI Hallucinations in Math kqed.org/mindshift/6453…

Does AI actually help students learn? A recent experiment in a high school provides a cautionary tale. Jill Barshay The Hechinger Report Kids Who Use ChatGPT as a Study Assistant Do Worse on Tests kqed.org/mindshift/6457…

New federal data shows slight improvements in youth mental health, but long-term trends remain concerning, with increased bullying and safety fears. EdSurge Nadia aka relatable data journalist 📊 New Data Shows Some Improvement in Youth Mental Health, With a Long Way Still to Go edsurge.com/news/2024-08-3…

Black students are still suspended at higher rates despite some progress, with disparities persisting in states like California, AP reports. Lasherica Thornton EdSource Despite reform, Black students disciplined at higher rates, data shows edsource.org/updates/despit…

Tulsa teacher Akela Leach helps her school district implement new lessons about their city’s painful history. Learning for Justice Akela Leach The Kids Are Alright learningforjustice.org/magazine/fall-…

Erica Popoca was nearly laid off due to expiring COVID-19 relief funds, but her contract was renewed amid widespread teacher cuts across the U.S. USA TODAY Kayla Jimenez With COVID-19 relief gone, teachers are losing their jobs. It's a blow to diversity.

Graphic novels have risen in popularity among kids, but some parents and teachers still don't consider them “real books.” Shawna Coppola. M.Ed., Reading 🍉🇵🇸 TrueFiktion The Educator Collaborative Tim Jones 📖 | IG/TikTok/Threads @themisterlibrary Debunking Myths About Graphic Novels and Comics to Unlock Learning kqed.org/mindshift/6440…

The last time Congress passed a law to protect children on the internet was in 1998 — before Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and smartphones. A Historic New Law Would Protect Kids Online and Hold Tech Companies Accountable kqed.org/mindshift/6437…

Help kids transition back to school by resetting schedules, planning routines, creating checklists, coordinating with friends, and having heart-to-heart chats. PBS KIDS Chelsea Foy Back-to-School Transition Tips for Parents and Kids pbs.org/parents/thrive…

Teaching is intense and emotionally challenging. Elena Aguilar's new book emphasizes addressing teachers' core human needs, such as belonging, autonomy, and purpose, to enhance their growth. Cult of Pedagogy Meeting the Core Human Needs of a Teacher cultofpedagogy.com/core-human-nee…

"As a veteran middle school teacher, I offer practical advice for new and experienced educators, focusing on communication, routines, SEL, balance, and community." Kasey Short MiddleWeb 20 Things I’ve Learned to Start the Year Strong middleweb.com/51230/some-thi…

Schools often emphasize reading and writing—but speaking is also fundamental to lifelong success, research shows. edutopia The Surprising Benefits of Teaching Speaking Skills edutopia.org/video/the-surp…

"Spotlight reading" by Roy F. Smith is a quick, ungraded activity where students analyze short texts, improving critical thinking and writing skills. How 'Spotlight Reading' Helps Students Learn to Trust Their Literary Instincts kqed.org/mindshift/6461…

“We want every major to be a climate major.” -Toddi Steelman, former Stanback Dean of the Nicholas School of the Environment at Duke The Hechinger Report Anya Kamenetz Is Environmental Sustainability the New Liberal Arts? kqed.org/mindshift/6456…

It's not just you. Parents are more stressed than ever, according to an advisory from the U.S. Surgeon General. What Did the US Surgeon General Say About Parental Stress, And What Can We Do About It? kqed.org/mindshift/6460…