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Teachers outline desired roles for generative ai in classrooms
Generative AI has entered classrooms with the promise of revolutionizing education, but many teachers are now seeking tools that save time without replacing their judgment.
PBS faces challenges amid proposed federal funding cuts
Near a cardboard cutout of Daniel Tiger, the PBS Kids office is filled with graduation invitations and letters from students.
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Esports initiatives expand learning opportunities for diverse student groups
The South Florida Showdown, a Minecraft Education tri-district esports challenge, recently brought together students from three neighboring school systems.
Teacher empowers students by offering choices in classroom learning
Back in school, many students encounter authority figures who emphasize the importance of responsibility for their future.
Comedy used as tool for student mental health support
Chris Gethard, a comedian and improv teacher, recently led a workshop for high school students in Northern California as part of the Laughing Together program.
Utah teachers integrate computational thinking into classrooms
Alexis Johnson, a first-grade teacher with no formal background in computer science (CS), embraced professional learning opportunities focused on computational thinking.
Teacher shortages prompt varied responses across U.S., balancing quality with quantity
Aspire Public Schools in Los Angeles have successfully addressed teacher shortages by creating an internal pipeline of educators through a partnership with Alder Graduate School of Education.
Teachers adopt projects over essays to counter student use of AI
Educators are addressing the challenge of AI-assisted cheating by transitioning to project-based learning.
Gwinnett County schools develop AI readiness framework for students
Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) is working to ensure that students are prepared for a future where artificial intelligence (AI) is prevalent in various professional fields.
Montessori schools face uncertainty amid changing educational landscape
In recent years, the Montessori education model has experienced significant shifts in popularity.
Emergent bilingual students benefit from AI-powered real-time translation tools
As linguistic diversity increases in classrooms across the United States, educators face the challenge of ensuring all students can access learning regardless of their English proficiency.
Addressing chronic absenteeism requires systemic change beyond school-level interventions
Chronic absenteeism, defined as missing 10 percent or more of school days annually, remains a significant issue across the United States.
Concerns grow over children's use of social media for self-diagnosis
Social media platforms such as Instagram, X, and TikTok have become prominent sources for learning about mental health topics.
Home-based child care programs increase amid ongoing crisis
The number of home-based child care programs in the United States has increased for the first time in five years, according to a report by Child Care Aware of America.
Educational leaders adapt amid AI challenges with liberatory design framework
On a Wednesday afternoon, a school district director expressed concerns about being late to the first community of practice session due to a board presentation.
Teachers face burnout but maintain job satisfaction despite challenges
When Molly Lane worked as a school social worker, casual hallway conversations with colleagues often turned into impromptu therapy sessions.
Mexican teachers boost bilingual education in Texas school district
Wendy Lopez Elizondo embarked on a significant professional journey last year, traveling over 800 miles from Mexico to teach at Crain Elementary School in Victoria, Texas.
Supreme Court deadlock leaves lower court ruling on Oklahoma religious charter school intact
The Supreme Court recently issued a decision in the case of St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School v. Drummond, which involved a contested charter grant for a religious virtual charter school in Oklahoma.
Leadership drives shift towards personalized learning
If you’ve ever watched a student light up after solving a difficult problem or making connections, you know learning is personal.
AI tools aim to improve diagnosis of children's speech disorders
When Marisha Speights began her career as a speech-language pathologist in Nashville, Tennessee, she used standard screening and assessment methods.