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How will AI impact students’ biggest challenges?

eSchool News

Key points: Educators see the greatest potential for AI in language translation and career readiness 5 AI tools for classroom creativity With AI coaching, a math platform helps students tackle tough concepts For more news on AI in education, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub AI is becoming increasingly integrated into the classroom, but according to a new report, most educators across K-12 and higher education around the world don’t believe AI is the answer to the biggest challenges t

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The Growing Quishing Security Threat

EdTech Magazine

Cyberthreats impacted 82% of K12 schools in the past year and a half, with a high rate of attacks targeting human behavior among the reported approaches. In particular, phishing scams continue to threaten school cybersecurity, as noted in a Consortium for School Networking report. In addition to using deceptive links in emails, attackers are now trying to use QR codes to obtain personal credentials and other information.

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The Evolving Landscape of CTE

Edsurge

Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs are evolving, becoming more deeply integrated into mainstream high school curricula. Alongside this transition is an expanded perspective on career exploration, and a stronger emphasis on student agency and well-being. In this first episode of a new series, The Idea Spark podcast, host Carl Hooker speaks with Elyse Monahan, a former CTE educator and current National Product Sales Specialist at Pearson.

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A new kind of high school diploma trades chemistry for carpentry

eSchool News

This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. This story about Alabama graduation requirements was produced by The Hechinger Report , a nonprofit, independent news organization focused on inequality and innovation in education. Sign up for the Hechinger newsletter. In a corner of Huffman High School, the sounds of popping nail guns and whirring table saws fill the architecture and construction classroom.

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Make Tuition Agreements Work Smarter—for Your School and Families

A well-crafted tuition agreement is more than paperwork—it’s a powerful tool for protecting your school and building family confidence. This guide helps private and independent K–12 schools reduce legal risk, improve collections, and foster long-term trust with families. Learn best practices for drafting enforceable agreements, communicating clear expectations, and navigating challenges like payment disputes, custody conflicts, and continuous enrollment.

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5 Key Insights for Sustainable School Change, According to Superintendents and Researchers

Education Elements

In today's rapidly evolving world, change feels like the only constanta paradox highlighting the relentless pace confronting educational leaders. In our recently launched podcast, The K-12 Change Equation , conversations with educational leaders consistently underscore a crucial theme: meaningful, systemic change rooted deeply in historical context, student voice , visionary leadership, and sustained community advocacy is not just beneficial, its essential.

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The Foundational 4 Cs of Critical Thinking in K-12 Education

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The 4 Cs of Critical Thinking: Critical Thinking, Communication. Collaboration, and Creativity.

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Optoma Announces Launch of the New 3-Series Interactive Displays with Google Certification and AI-Enabled Tools

eSchool News

FREMONT, CA Optoma , a world-leading provider of visual solutions, today announced its latest Creative Touch 3-Series Interactive Displays designed to empower educators and business professionals with new tools and features to enhance learning, make presentations more effective, and increase collaboration in classrooms, lecture halls, boardrooms, remote working and other business environments.

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How VC3 Is Advancing Video Coaching for Teacher Learning (via ET Magazine)

Edthena

In the news In a recent article from ET Magazine , Edthena’s VC3 platform was highlighted as the next evolution in video coaching, designed to elevate teacher learning through deeper collaboration and smart, time-saving tools. According to the article, drawing on more than a decade of innovation, VC3 combines asynchronous video-based coaching with new layers of AI-driven insight.

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15+ Must-Try Mother's Day Paper Crafts for Kids That Moms Will Adore

Twinkl International Publishing

Mothers Day is the perfect opportunity for kids to show their love and creativity through thoughtful handmade gifts. In this guide, we explore 15+ beautiful Mothers Day Paper Crafts for Kids that are easy, fun, and meaningful. From fingerprint bouquets to superhero puppets, each project is designed to spark joy and create lasting memories. Whether you're planning activities for a classroom or a cozy day at home, these Twinkl resources offer everything you need to make Mother's Day unforgettable

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The Case for Game Design as an Innovative STEAM Teaching Tool

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Searching for innovative ways to deliver integrated STEAM education that also help students attain industry-ready skills? Then this punchy 30-minute thought leadership webinar is for you. Join fellow education leaders as we share: National data on STEAM performance and student engagement that indicates post-pandemic learners are craving inspired intervention 10 research-backed reasons why game design is the leading method for practically teaching integrated STEAM education An inside look at live

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A Reader-friendly Guide to Education Principles

MiddleWeb

Sarah Pennington recommends The Scientific Principles of Teaching to educators in pk-12 and higher education due to its reader-friendly, well-researched content, and Nathaniel Hansford's attention to a dozen of the most common controversies that surround the practice of teaching. The post A Reader-friendly Guide to Education Principles first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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Edtech Show & Tell May 2025

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New edtech products that have caught our attention this month

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Our Heroes! Celebration Ideas for Support Staff Week

Twinkl International Publishing

Looking for fun and interesting ways to show your appreciation of staff in Support Staff Week? Weve got them right here!

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Top Benefits of Proctoring Software: Exam Solutions for Educational Institutions

Think Exam

An Overview:- At the turn of the century with the advent of technology, schools and other learning institutions are always in quest for how best they can improve the clarity, safety and proprietor along with monopoly of their Back to Top procedures. Conveniently, one of the most modern setbacks in this sector is the introduction […] The post Top Benefits of Proctoring Software: Exam Solutions for Educational Institutions appeared first on.

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Meeting the Evolving Financial Needs of K-12 Private Schools

Private and independent schools rely on tuition to provide excellent learning experiences for all students, so it’s important to have a tuition and billing management solution that fits the unique needs of your school and families. Learn how the right technology provides the following benefits: Automated invoicing and PCI-compliant payment processing Integrations into financial aid solutions and student information systems Reporting and analytics to provide up-to-date financial insights Read thi

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TA Workshop: Making Handwriting and SPaG Engaging for All

Twinkl International Publishing

Explore gamification theory and discover creative ways TAs, LSAs and HLTAS can use Twinkl resources to make handwriting and SPaG sessions engaging for all learners.

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A Commitment from the Heart of Texas on AFSP Advocacy Day

Lightspeed Systems

Lightspeed Systems, headquartered in the heart of Austin, Texas, is a company with a profound mission:to keep students safe in todays digital age.With roots deeply embedded in the educational technology sector, Lightspeed is dedicated to creating solutions that ensure student safety in schools and onlinean effort that resonates even more now, as today marks the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) Advocacy Day for Texas.

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Our top Transition resources, curated for you.

Twinkl International Publishing

Look Ahead with Twinkl and choose from our top resources for Transition. Looking ahead to next year already? We want you to feel confident, supported and prepared for the changes ahead. So, with Transition just around the corner, weve brought together some of our favourite Transition resources into one place. Whether youre preparing for a session to meet the new class, supporting children through important milestones or planning a more gradual process of transition, were here to help.

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How to Truly Connect with Students (and Why It Matters)

The CoolCatTeacher

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Subscribe to the 10 Minute Teacher Podcast anywhere you listen to podcasts. Do you have kids you struggle to reach? I do! Do you have kids who you think are acting out just for the attention? Me too! How do you connect with students when you're struggling to fit it all in? It can be done. That is the topic of today's show. 3 Keys to Connecting with Students Dr.

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Enhancing Higher Education with Generative AI: A Responsible Guide

Generative AI holds tremendous promise for all stakeholders in higher education. But guardrails are needed. Strong governance that empower instructors are at the core of a responsible approach to using generative AI in academia.

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Klassenfahrt: Ideen für Grundschullehrer und -lehrerinnen

Twinkl International Publishing

Sie freuen sich ber Ideen fr eine Klassenfahrt in der Grundschule? Holen Sie sich Anregungen, wo Sie mit Ihren Schlern und Schlerinnen hinfahren knnen. Unser berblick zu Ausflugszielen kann Ihnen dabei als kreative Inspiration dienen.

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Books I read in April 2025

Dangerously Irrelevant

Books I finished reading (or rereading) in April 2025… The Battle Drum , Saara El-Arifi (fantasy) First Contact , Albert Zhang (science fiction) Sharp Ends , Joe Abercrombie (fantasy) The Great Change (and Other Lies) , Joe Abercrombie (fantasy) City of Mist and Tears , Alex Robins (fantasy) The Trap , Ava Glass (thriller) The Jungle , David Drake (science fiction) The God of the Woods , Liz Moore (thriller) Hope you’re reading something fun too!

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《おうちモンテ》おうちで取り組めるモンテッソーリ活動・おしごと

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Introducing Lightspeed StopIt: Webinar Recap

Lightspeed Systems

At Lightspeed Systems, our mission has always been to help schools create safer learning environments for their students, and our recent partnership with StopIt takes this commitment to a new level. Todays webinar was a fantastic opportunity for us to showcase how Lightspeed Alert and StopIt complement each other to proactively protect students and address the growing challenges schools face today.

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Enhancing School Device Management for Improved Learning

Schools face increasing challenges as technology becomes integral to education. Efficient device management is essential for maximizing technology use and safeguarding investments. Our article discusses the importance of tracking devices, outlines current challenges, and suggests modern solutions that go beyond traditional methods like Excel. Learn how advanced tracking systems can streamline operations, improve maintenance, and offer real-time updates for better resource allocation.

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Autism-Friendly Summer Activities

Twinkl International Publishing

This blog explores a wide range of autism-friendly summer activities designed to help autistic children thrive during the school break. It offers practical tips for Canadian families, emphasizing flexibility and the importance of tailoring activities to each childs individual needs.

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Education research takes another hit in latest DOGE attack

The Hechinger Report

Education research has a big target on its back. Of the more than 1,000 National Science Foundation grants killed last month by Elon Musks Department of Government Efficiency, some 40 percent were inside its education division. These grants to further STEM education research accounted for a little more than half of the $616 million NSF committed for projects canceled by DOGE, according to Dan Garisto, a freelance journalist reporting for Nature, a peer-reviewed scientific journal that also cover

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National Simultaneous Storytime 2025 and The Joy of Reading Together

Twinkl International Publishing

Celebrate National Simultaneous Storytime 2025 with The Truck Cat! Discover fun ideas, craft activities & Twinkls exclusive resources.

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Universidades recurren estudiantes hispanos para compensar disminución en la matrícula

The Hechinger Report

Read it in English RIVER FOREST, Illinois Cuando Jacqueline Quintero empez a explorar opciones para ir a la universidad cuando se graduara de secundaria, se dio cuenta de algo que muchas parecan tener en comn. “No me gusta decirlo, pero todo el mundo pareca tan blanco”, dijo Quintero, cuyos padres llegaron a Estados Unidos desde Mxico. “Simplemente no senta que yo perteneca all” Hasta que fue a una recepcin para estudiantes admitidos en la Dominican University, cerca de

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Quickly Create Personalized Learning Experiences that Work

How can we actively engage learners 24/7, on their level and according to their interests, while respecting their learning styles? It’s not impossible. In this guide: Explore how to transform traditional, one-way videos into two-way interactive learning experiences Understand different types of artificial intelligence (AI), including - Generative vs.

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Play for All - What Is Elemental Play?

Twinkl International Publishing

Elemental Play encourages children to explore the natural elementsearth, water, air, and firethrough hands-on, outdoor play. It sparks curiosity, builds resilience, and helps develop key skills like problem-solving, emotional regulation, and risk management. With adult support, children can safely take risks, experiment, and learn through messy, open-ended experiences.

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Ready, Set, School: Week Three

Twinkl International Publishing

Hygiene Habits and a Look at the EYFS

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Educational psychologists only have capacity for statutory assessments, Education Committee hears

Twinkl International Publishing

Reduced funding stops educational psychologists from undertaking early intervention support.