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Losing faith: Rural, religious campuses are among the most endangered

The Hechinger Report

DAVENPORT, Iowa The Catholic prayer for the faithful echoed off the limestone walls and marble floor of the high-ceilinged chapel. It implored God to comfort the poor and the hungry. The sick and the suffering. The anxious and the afraid. Then it took an unexpected turn. Lord, hear our prayer for St. Ambrose and Mount Mercy University, the young voice said, that the grace of the Holy Spirit may help us to follow Gods plan for our new partnership.

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10 Of The Best TEDTalks On Improving Education

TeachThought - Learn better.

In this talk, she underscores the need for scalable, stigma-free digital platforms that can teach, support, and connect young people dealing with mental health challenges.

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The Power of Storytelling: How Associations Can Use Member Stories to Build Community

Josie Ahlquist

As someone who’s been both a member and leadership volunteer in higher ed associations since graduate school — and who now supports professional associations through consulting and coaching — I’ve seen firsthand the power of member stories to build connection and community.When people scroll through social media, they’re not looking for sales pitches from brand accounts.

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The Elements Of A Digital Classroom

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In a digital classroom, teachers can become worried that no real learning is happening or that theyve somehow failed to plan sufficiently.

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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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How AI Test Proctoring Reduces Instances of Cheating in Virtual Learning?

Think Exam

Introduction:- Welcome to the age of e-learningfast, flexible, and convenient. But with great tech comes great susceptibility – to lying. Virtual classrooms created new testing grounds for preserving exam integrity. It’s interesting to note how AI Test Proctoring – the real new entrants in ed-tech innovation – is actually stealing the show away.

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Help Children Get Exam-Ready With These 11+ Creative Writing Topics.

Twinkl International Publishing

This handy blog will support you to plan and deliver effective revision sessions for children in the run-up to the creative writing element of their 11+ exam. It features examples of common writing prompts and explores the different areas that children will be assessed on.

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Opinion: School principals play a unique role in setting the tone for their schools. We should all pay attention

The Hechinger Report

In the never-ending quest to improve our countrys education system, we often turn to policymakers, researchers and district administrators for solutions. While their contributions are undoubtedly valuable, we tend to overlook a critical source of insight and expertise: school principals. School principals navigate firsthand evolving district, state and federal policies, gaining a deep understanding of which ones truly make a difference, which fall short and which have unintended consequences.

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Balancing Learning in a Multi-Age Homeschool

Twinkl International Publishing

Home educating children of different ages can be tricky. But with a plan and some creativity, it can become one of the most rewarding parts of your homeschool journey.

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A school district singled out by Trump says it teaches ‘whole truth history’

The Hechinger Report

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. Remember, your listeners are from Mars, teacher Susan Greenwood told one of her fifth graders at Brownsville Elementary one day earlier this year. They know nothing about slavery, they know nothing about the Civil War. Greenwood was circulating the classroom, giving pointed feedback on students writing for an assignment in her Virginia Studies class.

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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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SEND leaders express ‘huge concerns’ EHCP reform could lead to a ‘more divided system’

Twinkl International Publishing

Digest investigates how SEND leaders feel about recent suggestions that EHCPs could be reduced or removed for some pupils.

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Where might teaching assistants fit in the DfE’s 2025 SEND reforms?

Twinkl International Publishing

What recent announcements outline teaching assistants roles may be in SEND reform.

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100 Label Nama Buku Aesthetic Bisa Diedit, Unduh Sekarang!

Twinkl International Publishing

Twinkl Indonesia menyediakan berbagai jenis label nama buku yang dapat diedit, dirancang khusus untuk membantu guru, siswa, dan orang tua dalam mengatur perlengkapan sekolah. Tersedia dalam beragam tema menarik mulai dari hewan, pelangi, dongeng, botani, hingga gaya aesthetic, label ini dapat digunakan untuk buku pelajaran, laci, rak, maupun papan kehadiran.

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What's the point of a learning walk?

Twinkl International Publishing

A look at the rationale behind learning walks, and whether they are a useful practice.

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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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How do educators feel when the young people they’ve supported move on?

Twinkl International Publishing

Students' personalities and quirks have a lasting impact on educators long after they head off into the world. Educators share how young people leaving their settings has impacted them.

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Georgina Durrant’s 4 top tips for teaching assistants during transition

Twinkl International Publishing

Routine, visuals, communication and positivity: 4 steps for successful transitions.

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Musikschule Berlin

Twinkl International Publishing

Als Eltern oder Lehrkraft in Berlin wissen Sie mit Sicherheit um die besondere kulturelle Vielfalt, die unsere Hauptstadt zu bieten hat. Diese zeigt sich natrlich auch in der bunten Landschaft der musikalischen Bildung. Wenn Sie daher fr Ihr Kind nach Mglichkeiten suchen, ein Instrument zu lernen, oder als Pdagog*in Empfehlungen aussprechen mchten, finden Sie hier wertvolle Einblicke in Musikschulen Berlin.

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