Schools can create an inclusive and supportive environment for undocumented students, helping them overcome barriers and succeed in their education.
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Schools can create an inclusive and supportive environment for undocumented students, helping them overcome barriers and succeed in their education.
Investing in AI education infrastructure and training teachers enables schools to embrace the AI revolution and prepare students with future skills.
Career Technical Education (CTE) is essential in secondary education, providing students with skills, certifications, and career pathways.
Reading science acknowledges it is a complex process involving skills like phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.
Professional development is a vital aspect of education, and Title II funding can be a valuable resource for school districts to maximize its impact.
CTE programs foster student success by providing practical training, industry partnerships, and pathways for employment not found in traditional settings.
Curriculum companies that develop resources aligned with state and federal standards face both opportunities and challenges from Trump’s education policies.
The integration of AI in education is still in its early stages, but it is already making a significant impact on school board decisions.
Hear from Amy Nakamoto, EVP of Marketing at Discovery Education, and Margaret Black, Co-Founder of IF/THEN, on linking STEM careers to classrooms.
edCircuit Opinion:
When I was younger, I often would gather with my neighborhood friends, head into the backyard, and spend hours digging a massive hole to China. We’d all attempt to use the shovels that were two times our size, all while fantasizing about what we’d do when we finally made it – or better yet if we hit the center of the earth! Many would not think twice about this scenario, and simply view it as kids being kids. But, child development researchers would analyze this situation much differently.
The word sabbatical brings to mind connotations of higher education. It’s unheard of for K-12 teachers to take time a one-year leave and dedicate themselves to research. Why is this not widely accepted? If teachers plan on remaining in their profession for an extended period, how will they build relevant knowledge and be better educators for their students?
Should teachers still learn? Scientific American understands the challenges of doing so. Teaching is a labor-intensive profession. It’s challenging to find access to innovative and informative workshops, and a new standard of professional development should be put into place.
Current lesson plans allow students to, memorize the subject matter instead of honing their computational thinking skills.
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The Scientific American article For Children With Autism, Multiple Languages May Be A Boon raises an important point about the impacts of language education on children with autism. In the United States, bilingual families with children on the autism spectrum have traditionally been advised to raise those children speaking only English. But according to new research, this advice “only intensifies the alienation experienced by these children” by isolating them from their families, who may not speak English at home.
edCircuit Opinion:
Walk into any public school today and what do you see? Most likely groups of desks for students to sit, shelves filled with books intended to strengthen their imagination and support their pursuit of learning, or hopefully a room filled with computers. We’ve entered the 21st century, and technology is more prevalent now more than ever before. It’s common to see a child sitting quietly, playing the latest popular game on their iPad. Or teens (and adults!), completely consumed by their smartphones.
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My most memorable course in college was not because of its gripping content, but because of its length. Every Monday and Tuesday at 9 am, I sat in my chair for four hours and listened to my professor regurgitate information. Immediately following this class, I had another which was three hours long. While I cannot recall all that I learned, I do remember how I felt every time I reached the halfway point.
Henry Donohue, Executive Director of VH1’s Save The Music Foundation, talks about the impact of musical instrument donations to our nation’s schools and students. For the past 20 years, VH1’s Save The Music Foundation has donated over $50 million in instruments, virtually saving music programs as it enriches the lives of students. Henry adds his insight into past DIY musicians and the changes technology inspired. On a side note: Punk Rock is finally given the much-needed attention it deserves.
The VH1 Save The Music Foundation in partnership with Grammy nominated singer Charlie Puth, and Casio America announced the 2016 winners of Keys + Kids, a competitive grant program created in response to the lack of functional pianos in public schools.
The 18 winning schools will receive a piano grant valued at $10,000 of instruments, including a Casio Grand Hybrid piano and three keyboards to support their school’s music, drama, and community programs.
In this episode, Jess Gartner discusses how quality information can impact critical decisions related to school finances and districts.
