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My Students Can’t Meet Academic Standards Because the School Model No Longer Fits Them

ED Surge

I know he can learn and do the math, but his struggles with attention and staying focused, along with the structure of school, make it really hard for him and others who share his challenges to find the success they deserve. Trapped between the schedule of the day and his own brain, he was going to fail.

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3 Things Educators and Edtech Suppliers Need to Talk About

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To address such challenges, a concerted effort must be made to ensure that newer technologies are implemented thoughtfully and responsibly, with a focus on enhancing the educational experience for all students. Ecosystem Evolution We need to build an ecosystem that works best for all educators and supports learners.

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Why Use SplashLearn in Class?

Ask a Tech Teacher

Ask a Tech Teacher occasionally reviews an education website that caught our eye and seemed to have excellent value for readers. It includes access to thousands of educational resources without hidden costs or permissions. Today, it’s SplashLearn. Subsequent plans start at $7.50/month. You can get started here !

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The Best, Free Financial Literacy Courses for Middle and High School

Cool Cat Teacher

These financial literacy courses from EVERFI are a must-have for any middle or high school. I highly recommend EVERFI as the best free financial literacy courses for middle and high school students. It reveals that 83% of parents believe high school fall short of making their kids financially savvy. Their task?

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It’s Time To Take Teacher Burnout Seriously. Here’s How.

ED Surge

As educators, mental health professionals, and authors of a new book on helping students cut through stress and pave the way to purpose, we’ve spent our careers supporting students to manage their mental health and reach their potential. It is educators themselves reaching out for our help. Second, it is difficult to implement.

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I Love Being a Teacher, But I Can’t Survive on Compassion

ED Surge

In 1998, I began my journey as an elementary teacher under the tutelage of my aunt and revered educator, Marva N. My mother was also a teacher, so I saw firsthand what it meant to be a passionate educator who is deeply committed to students. Once I entered the school building, a young man was being detained for his behavior.

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K-12 and Higher Ed Institutions Lead Consortium to Advance EdTech Innovation and Trust

ED Surge

Does your school district or higher ed institution use a learning management system (LMS), digital curriculum resources, learning tools, assessment applications, a badging platform, a single-sign-on application launcher or a student information system? You don’t have to be a member to attend.

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