education

Our children deserve a free school day

Overview: After the cell phone ban debates, here’s what we learned Last year, I wrote to the Glendale Unified school…

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If We Are Not Teaching Students How To Use AI, We Are Teaching Them How To Cheat

Overview: Instead of banning AI, educators must teach students how to use it ethically and transparently to support learning rather…

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Retirees Help Child Care Centers While Connecting with the Community

The shortage of childcare teachers is a well-known problem, but the shortage of qualified teachers does not receive as much…

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Cursive is Back. But Should Students Learn the Skill?

“I prefer to write with insults,” said Halle. The two are proud club members at Holmes Middle School in Virginia.…

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15 Apps and Websites for Teaching Math Online [Updated]

The following list highlights fields certified by ESSA standards, university research, and widespread acceptance of teachers from grades 3 through…

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The Morning Meeting Remix: What Happens When Someone Else Uses Your Cycle

Overview: Watching a support teacher lead her classroom approach helped the author see how new ideas can deepen student thinking…

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Thanksgiving Walk: Sheila Ray Cooper

Overview: A lifelong friendship with Sheila Ray Cooper, who highlighted her humility, dedication, and profound impact as a beloved English…

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We should show failure, not just success

Overview: Teachers build trust, engagement, and resilience in students by modeling failure, accepting vulnerability, and turning mistakes into learning opportunities.…

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Data Meets Dyslexia: What AI Could Mean for Identification in Schools

Overview: Diagnosing Dyslexia in schools is often inconsistent and complex, AI may serve as a supporting tool to analyze student…

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Learning to Slow Down and Let Students Lead the Learning

In a world driven by strict running guidelines and moving averages, classes often feel like a race to the finish…

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