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APRIL 21, 2023

The emergence of the coronavirus pandemic exacerbated this phenomenon, impacting teaching and learning for all students, especially students from underserved communities. Black and Latino students living in poverty have been systemically affected by factors not related to their families but rather their schools.

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OCTOBER 22, 2024

Angela Fleck says this was the typical scene last year in the sixth grade social studies classes she teaches at Glover Middle School in Spokane, Washington: Nearly every student had a smartphone, and many of them would regularly sneak glances at the devices, which they kept tucked behind a book or just under their desks.

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MAY 13, 2021

I get a lot of interest from high school teachers about teaching databases. There are simple ways to teach these in an introductory format for youngers, but by HS, kids should be learning methods that prepare them for college and career. The significance of accessibility. One of those strategies is SQL. Introducing SQL.

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JULY 17, 2024

In response to the challenges of COVID, a dissatisfaction with local in-person schools, and increasingly diverse needs of the high school student population, enrollment in US virtual schools is now over 300,000 with about 20% of students taking at least one online course. There are pros and cons of attending class via computer.

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JUNE 4, 2024

Every month, subscribers to our newsletter get a free/discounted resource to help their tech teaching. What is a school license? As many as the school wants. It is perfect for private schools, independent schools, charter schools, public schools–any school with a 1:1 program, multiple computer labs, or classroom computer pods.

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DECEMBER 6, 2023

I teach at the only all-girls school in the state of Minnesota. To build on our founders’ mission, the school began offering a women’s studies elective titled “Women and Society”, which I have proudly taught since 2014. Over time, the course has become a student favorite.

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JUNE 26, 2024

While summer is the busiest time of year for military families to transition to their next duty station, throughout the school year, they move from state to state, and sometimes even across the world. However, this is simply not enough.

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MAY 13, 2024

High School students will soon move into college and career where digital tools are de rigeur. Here are twelve recommended by the Ask a Tech Teacher team: 12 Innovative Digital Tools to Engage High School Students In the ever-evolving landscape of education, keeping students engaged can be a challenge.

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JANUARY 3, 2024

Endless Network , a global organization committed to addressing equity disparities, strategically invests worldwide to tackle challenges such as insufficient internet access. However, the challenge lies in addressing disparities in access, especially in underserved communities where internet connectivity is crucial.

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Cool Cat Teacher

OCTOBER 1, 2023

We also discuss the critical role of relationships and a growth mindset in effective teaching, particularly in math subjects that many find intimidating. A first-generation college graduate, she began her career as a high school mathematics teacher in a large, comprehensive high school in New York City. AIforEducators.

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AUGUST 23, 2022

Based on the assessment system I use, many of my students were reading at a level between kindergarten and second grade, which is not ideal, given that I teach high schoolers. In my classroom, I usually teach English language arts in 70-minute blocks. I taught in a brick and mortar school. I taught in a brick and mortar school.

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MARCH 30, 2022

Ask a Tech Teacher contributor, Christian Miraglia, wrote an interesting article on changes in teaching since the pandemic. I think you’ll find a lot to relate to: Has Teaching Changed Since the Pandemic? Technology is providing access and engaging students. Her struggles were similar to the teachers previously mentioned.

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AUGUST 9, 2023

At the time, nearly 16 million students in the United States lacked home internet access, according to a widely cited report from Common Sense Media. Despite incremental progress made to narrow the digital divide, students’ success today hinges on having access to a connected device and high-speed internet in the classroom and at home.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Many people think of school nurses as the people in a school building responsible for patching up a scraped knee, confirming a fever and checking students for lice. It’s that those tasks are only a very small part of what Eva Stone views as a significant role within a school. The school often can step in and help. “We

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MARCH 7, 2023

School district leaders have taken note, developing multi-year adoption plans for their schools. When schools reopened in 2021, Burkiett and her team decided to roll out the program across the district for students in kindergarten to third grade. So we were pretty happy with Amira,” Burkiett says.

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Cool Cat Teacher

MAY 10, 2022

If you have students in your school who do not have English as their primary language, this is a must-listen-to episode. (Or You can provide feedback to your students on any text (print or digital) and they can hear you read as well.This is a perfect tool for summer school, reading tutors and anyone teaching reading.

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ED Surge

AUGUST 14, 2024

Of the nearly 10,000 students enrolled at Brookdale Community College in central New Jersey, about 17 percent are still in high school. Some of them travel to the campus during the school day to take courses in introductory English, history, psychology and sociology. That push is evident at Brookdale.

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MAY 22, 2024

Here are three from the Ask a Tech Teacher team: 3 Creative Teaching Resources That Save You Time and Money Educators are increasingly expected to do more with less – ensuring that the next generation gets the quality of teaching they deserve while keeping budgets in check and making up for shortfalls in classroom resource availability.

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ED Surge

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

HOUSTON — On a Saturday morning in August 2023, a crowd gathered outside the Houston Independent School District administration building with protest signs in hand. Teachers, parents and politicians took turns at the microphone, united in their criticism of the controversial state takeover of Texas’ largest school district.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

With school back, let’s talk about the most efficient ways to study. According to research conducted at Stanford University, over 70% of high school students report feeling stressed about their academic workload. Cloud storage solutions enable you to access your study materials from anywhere, making it easier to study on the go.

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APRIL 8, 2024

High School collects a diverse group of students into a large learning community, but it also prepares teenagers for a future as variable as any we can imagine. Yet, the one-size-fits-all model persists in many high schools. Could we expand high school options to guarantee every student’s success?

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ED Surge

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

A growing number of high school students are looking for opportunities to do academic research, hoping to add ‘published author’ to their list of achievements when they apply to colleges. But experts say that the trend of high school research, while well-intentioned, has plenty of pitfalls. They may be playing sports.

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 8, 2024

He took that proclivity to the next level a few years ago, when he accepted a position as a K-12 technology coach in a small school district in western Michigan. And he hasn’t had to abandon teaching. I just get to do the fun part now: teach,” he shares. “I If they said, ‘So you don't teach kids anymore?’

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

My colleague and I teach the same group of 11th grade students in our Title I high school in Oakland; she teaches history, and I teach them science. While 77% of public schools have some type of cellphone regulation during classroom time, our high school does not.

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ED Surge

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

When Steven Chan founded Goodnotes, he was a student at the time, and so his commitment to understanding the teaching and learning experiences of the community he built was essential to his mission, which is to revolutionize the way ideas are shaped and amplified. A Strategic Roadmap for Integrating Gen AI Into Schools 1.

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

A friend of mine (who I’ll leave anonymous, at her request) struggled with the challenges of teaching and personal life. Teaching was her passion, but its demands soon overshadowed her personal needs. So, let’s take a look at some ways teachers can balance the demands of school events and their personal lives.

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JUNE 11, 2024

Last year, when Jayla Arensberg was a sophomore at Burnsville High School near St. Paul, Minnesota, a teacher showed her a flier saying that a program at the school could save her $25,000 on college. “I It’s a stark example of how the line between high school and college is blurring for more students. I like that.

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AUGUST 5, 2024

Educational technology adoption has grown significantly in the past decade, and it’s clear that K-12 schools are now comfortable with and embrace the new technology norms. The next step for school leaders is to focus on purchasing edtech strategically, ensuring that these tools genuinely make a positive difference in teaching and learning.

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MAY 21, 2024

Ellen Galinsky has been on a seven-year quest to understand what brain science says about how to better teach and parent adolescent children. And the work has led her to strong views on the question of whether or not to ban smartphones in schools. In middle school, everyone's pressuring you to be ready for high school.

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AUGUST 24, 2022

The purpose of this post is to share with you this helpful collection of back to school resources to use with your students in class. I tried to cover as much ground as possible and offer you the best educational technology tools to help you optimize your teaching and enhance students learning throughout the whole new school year.

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ED Surge

MAY 29, 2024

The model — and others like it — has provided a lifeline for families, especially those for whom access to quality early education is scarce or out of reach financially. These programs, which are set to expand with new federal support, are proven to help prepare children for school but have reached relatively few families. In the U.S.,

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ED Surge

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Perhaps it is because the virtues of Mexican and Indigenous spiritualities in Texas and Minnesota, where I’ve split my whole life, are so universal that it’s hard to not be drawn to their teachings and practices. At first, I was convinced I found a pedagogy ingrained with Indigenous wisdom that could further decolonize my teaching.

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JANUARY 16, 2024

Choosing Tech That Grows From Your Schooling Into Your Career Starting a career is an exhilarating journey, and in today’s tech-driven world, the technology you choose during your school years can be a foundational step toward your professional tech arsenal.

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 16, 2023

We live in a world where who you know can matter, but also where systems of power benefit those with certain networks and access to resources, as sociologist Pierre Bourdieu, father of social capital theory, explained decades ago. Perhaps … it’s not just about the skills we bring to the table. Here’s a taste of why — and how.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The 100th day of school is a special milestone celebrated in many educational institutions around the world. It is particularly popular in elementary schools, often filled with fun and educational activities centered around the number 100. Vocabulary Make a list of 100 new words learned this school year and their meanings.

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JANUARY 26, 2024

I’ve been a school social worker for the last 15 years, so I am acutely aware of our nation’s mounting youth mental health crisis. I was offered a job at Brooklyn Laboratory Charter School as a school social worker — but with a unique spin on the traditional role. But what about the mental health of our educators?

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AUGUST 17, 2022

It's about time of the year we, teachers and educators, start getting ready for the start of a new school year. To help make this return as smooth as possible, I am sharing with you this collection of back to school worksheets and printables to use with your students in class. There is an individual membership which costs $24.95

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