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Educators Wrestle with the Real-Life Applications of New K–12 Federal Policy Document

EdTech Magazine

In January, the U.S. Department of Education released the nation’s signature educational technology policy document — “2024 National Educational Technology Plan: A Call to Action for Closing the Digital Access, Design and Use Divides.” Much has changed since the NETP’s 2016 update, but many issues persist; namely, gaps in how students and teachers access and leverage technology for teaching and learning.

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21 SAT/ACT Prep Online Resources

Ask a Tech Teacher

Here are popular online resources to prepare for ACT and SAT tests ( click for updated list ): Albert Online — lots of SAT practice exams, including subject areas. College Board Kaplan Test Prep Khan Academy reading-writing-practice Mindsnacks SAT Vocabulary –a big part of succeeding on the SAT essay is knowing the right word Number2.com –for SAT, ACT, GRE Perfect Score Project- -to prepare for SATs Prep Factory –for SATs, ACTs, other Quizlet –hundreds of SAT vocabulary prep flashcards UWorld S

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10 practical and actionable tips for summer learning programs

eSchool News

Key points: Students continue to struggle with post-pandemic learning loss Gamifying math and beating the summer slide How to balance summer break with summer learning loss For more news on the summer slide, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub Summer learning programs aren’t new, but in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and continued learning loss and student achievement gaps, these programs are on the rise.

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What to Know About Buying An Interactive Whiteboard

techlearning

Buy the right interactive whiteboard with these helpful tips and guidance.

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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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NJ unveils resources for using AI in schools as state aims to pioneer innovations

eSchool News

This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. As part of Gov. Phil Murphy’s call to create an “artificial intelligence moonshot” in New Jersey, the state’s department of education unveiled a set of resources last week aimed at helping educators understand, implement, and manage artificial intelligence in schools, state education officials said.

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Annual Survey Highlights Educators’ Embrace of ST Math, Created by MIND Education

eSchool News

IRVINE, Calif. — MIND Education , an organization dedicated to ensuring that all students are mathematically equipped to solve the world’s most challenging problems, today released the results of its annual ST Math Teacher Survey, conducted by MIND Research Institute, its social impact organization specializing in education and neuroscience research.

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AMD's Revolutionary Ryzen 9000 Series Revealed

Mark Smithers

The introduction of AMD's Ryzen 9000 series, featuring the groundbreaking Zen 5 microarchitecture , marks a significant milestone in computing performance. With notable advancements such as an enhanced branch predictor, wider pipelines, and a deeper instruction window, the new processors promise a substantial 16% IPC uplift over their predecessors.

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Geometria - Definições, Exemplos e Recursos de Ensino

Twinkl International Publishing

Se você quer facilitar o ensino dos termos geométricos para seus alunos, tornando o aprendizado mais divertido e eficaz, você veio ao lugar certo. No nosso blog de hoje, vamos falar sobre ponto, linha, ângulo, triângulo, círculo, quadrado, retângulo, paralelogramo, losango, trapézio, cone, cilindro, esfera, cubo e poliedro!

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Avantis Education Wins Tech & Learning Best of Show Award at ISTELive 24

American Consortium for Equity in Education

Company wins for its exciting enhancements to the ClassVR portal and its expanded library of stunning 360º images Avantis Education, the leader in virtual reality technology for K-12 schools, won a Tech & Learning Best of Show award at ISTELive24 Keep Reading Avantis Education Wins Tech & Learning Best of Show Award at ISTELive 24 The post Avantis Education Wins Tech & Learning Best of Show Award at ISTELive 24 appeared first on American Consortium for Equity in Education.

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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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Using WebQuests with Primary Students - Part 2

Twinkl International Publishing

Learn more about webquests in this second mouth watering blog that considers technology, tracking student learning and assessments. Take 10-15 mins to yourself and learn all about the wonderful world of webquests by reviewing part one of the blog to get the most out of your time!

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Exploring Life skills in English Language Teaching

Twinkl International Publishing

Life skills or life competences, are related to a teaching framework which regards “Personal, Social and Learning to Learn” areas as a set of competences which can be applied to all spheres of life, and which can be acquired through formal informal and non formal education. Read on to see how these can be explored in English language classrooms.

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Childminder Appreciation Week

Twinkl International Publishing

Welcome to our Childminder Appreciation Week blog! This is your one-stop guide for all the exciting events and exclusive treats we have planned to celebrate and thank you, our dedicated childminders.

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Labour win is ‘an important opportunity for a fresh start’ for the early years sector

Twinkl International Publishing

Following the Labour Party’s election win, the Early Years Alliance’s CEO highlights the urgent need for decisive and meaningful action.

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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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Taking Care of You - Hair Care

Twinkl International Publishing

This wellbeing blog about taking care of yourself looks into caring for your hair. With all the information and styles out there, it can be difficult to know where to start with caring for your own and your child’s hair. In this blog, we have some great tips and ideas to help you on your hair care journey.

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Coding For Kids: The South African Youth Can Now Learn A 13th Language

Twinkl International Publishing

In our latest coding for kids blog, you'll learn about coding as a South African subject taught within South African schools by South African teachers to South African kids.

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Meet the new Department for Education: What are their roles and views on teaching assistants?

Twinkl International Publishing

Exploring Bridget Phillipson’s new roles in the DfE.

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Exploring Theme-Based Learning for Children aged 7 to 11

Twinkl International Publishing

From astronauts to zebras, every child has a topic, character or theme that they love. This blog is packed full of ideas to help your child to learn by leaning into their favourite theme.

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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.