Wed.May 14, 2025

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New in Lightspeed Classroom: Digital Hall Monitor & AI-Powered Class Insights

Lightspeed Systems

Managing a modern classroom means keeping students engaged, minimizing disruptions, and tracking movement in and out all without losing valuable instruction time. But without the right tools, tracking student behavior both online and offline can be overwhelming. Thats why were excited to introduce two new features in Lightspeed Classroom : Hall Monitor and Class Highlights!

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A Network Assessment Supports K–12 Infrastructure Modernization

EdTech Magazine

Networks are the backbone of many schools technology initiatives. Networks support nearly every component of digital learning, including online tools, modern collaboration spaces and school safety. As school districts invest in artificial intelligence and cloud tools, having a strong network becomes even more important. Many IT teams need help figuring out how to bridge the gap from on-premises storage to the cloud amid their digital transformation journeys.

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17 Video Creation Online Tools

Ask a Tech Teacher

Click for Updated List Adobe Spark suite of free tools for creating images, videos, and simple web pages; quick; great for Chromebooks Animoto Canva video creator How-to video by Richard Byrne Chromebook use Chromebooks native video creation tool; watch this video on how; no add-ons or apps. EdPuzzle edit, quizzify, and add your voice to any video Go animate Headliner browser-based video editor; ed version; freemium Moovly free or fee, animated videos PlayPosit interactive videos Spark video wo

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Video game design boosts students’ literacy skills

eSchool News

Key points: Through video game design, students built storytelling skills Benefits of gamified learning in literacy education 5 ways we used our literacy platforms to engage students For more news on literacy, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub Teachers generally frown upon students who play video games in class, but a public school in the Bronx has found a way to use video game design as an educational tool–and the results are astounding.

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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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GPT-4.5: OpenAI’s Most Interesting Model Yet?

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2025 has already been generous for AI-related releases like DeepSeek and Claude AI. Therefore, well-known for Chat GPT, OpenAI has to keep up with the competition. And they seem to thrive in it: GPT 4.5 , launched in February 2025, is called one of the most effective and innovative chatbots released by the company. What is so promising about the GPT 4.5 release, and what new features can it boast?

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Otus Launches AI Advisory Board to Bring Voices of K-12 Leaders to the Forefront of Innovation

eSchool News

CHICAGO, IL (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Otus , the leading K-12 assessment, data, and insights solution, today announced the formation of the Otus AI Advisory Board, a dynamic group of education leaders dedicated to guiding the future of AI within Otus and across the K-12 education sector. Since its inception in January 2025, the advisory board has grown to include district administrators, school principals, teachers, and instructional technology specialists, collectively representing more than 20

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Beyond grades: Helping families support students academically

eSchool News

Key points: In the post-COVID era, millions of U.S. students remain academically behind Beyond digital literacy: Why K-12 educators must prioritize data literacy Rethinking student assessment: Tools and strategies for meaningful evaluation For more news on student success, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub Five years ago, the COVID-19 virus was declared a pandemic, and we quickly retreated into our homes, shuttered schools, and socially isolated.

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Aligning feedback strategies with institutional impact

Turnitin

Feedback strategies don’t just shape the learner experience. As a lever for student success and achievement, they can also be used to achieve institutional objectives.

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River Valley School District (PA) First to Implement Yourway Learning $1M AI Grant

eSchool News

Yourway Learning , a leader in AI-supported educational solutions, announced last week the launch of its$1 million, donor-funded Nationwide AI Grant Initiative. This bold program is dedicated to close instructional equity gaps, reduce teacher burnout, and unlock new opportunities for personalized, research-backed learning. River Valley School District inPennsylvaniahas been selected as the first partner to bring this vision to life.

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The key to spotting dyslexia early could be AI-powered handwriting analysis

ScienceDaily (EdTech section)

A new study outlines how artificial intelligence-powered handwriting analysis may serve as an early detection tool for dyslexia and dysgraphia among young children.

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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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Helping Children Connect With Nature Blog

Twinkl International Publishing

Explore the benefits of nature for kids - boosting resilience, creativity, health & learning - with outdoor activity ideas and teaching resources.

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Remote Learning Strategies: Beyond the Pandemic

eSchool News

This months episode explores how remote and digital learning has evolved beyond emergency pandemic measures into strategic, purpose-driven educational approaches. DLACs John Watson distinguishes between emergency remote learning during the pandemic and today’s well-planned online and hybrid models. He emphasizes that effective digital programs are driven by specific educational needswhether supporting CTE (Career and Technical Education), dropout recovery, or creating early college opportu

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Trainee Teacher Newsletter 18/5/25

Twinkl International Publishing

Our weekly trainee teachers newsletter to help you go into the classroom feeling confident!

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15 years of The Hechinger Report

The Hechinger Report

The Hechinger Report was among the first nonprofit news outlets to focus on a single topic, in our case, education. We launched in 2010, and our site has become a deep repository of some of the best education journalism in the nation. All of our stories are free to readers because we believe journalism is a public service that provides critical information to audiences, no matter their ability to pay.

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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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Early Career Teacher Newsletter 18/5/25

Twinkl International Publishing

Our weekly ECT newsletter to help you go into the classroom feeling confident!

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Edtech’s ‘Privacy Pledge’ Is Going Away. That Doesn’t Mean Student Data Is Safe.

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The Student Privacy Pledge a voluntary promise to protect student data ceased. The pledge was started to convince edtech companies to adopt transparency standards for working with K-12 schools. Its an artifact of the early days of the edtech industry, when many states had yet to create laws around how these companies handle data. Now that states are governing this area more thoroughly, the nonprofit behind the pledge recently retired it, according to a note on the website , which nodded toward

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Rows Are Too Tall – Spreadsheet Solution

Teacher Tech with Alice Keeler

If you use spreadsheets, you have a need to make columns wider or skinnier. However, you also need to make rows taller and shorter. Getting just the right height or width helps your spreadsheets reach Nirvana. Tall rows can be shrunk down all at once. Tall Rows to Skinny Rows You will notice in spreadsheets. Read more The post Rows Are Too Tall – Spreadsheet Solution appeared first on Teacher Tech with Alice Keeler.

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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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How to Teach Kids About Eid Al-Adha and Arafah in a Meaningful Way

Twinkl International Publishing

A thoughtful parenting guide on teaching children about the Day of Arafah and Eid Al-Adha using stories, simple duas, and fun activities. Perfect for Muslim parents and educators.

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As conservatives push for more babies, Congress proposes cuts that could hurt families, toddler and infants

The Hechinger Report

Megan Newsome was 27 weeks pregnant when she was diagnosed with a rare form of non-Hodgkin lymphoma, a cancer of the blood. After her son was born four weeks early, Newsome underwent intensive chemotherapy treatments while her newborn gained strength in the neonatal intensive care unit. Newsome, who lives in Maine, suddenly found herself navigating a complex and expensive web of her own health challenges, as well as her sons.

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英検ジュニア【ブロンズ】対策

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Single-sex schools: Do boys and girls learn better apart?

Twinkl International Publishing

Data finds girls from single-sex schools perform better academically than their peers Digest investigates why.

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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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20 Proyek Ujian Praktek Ipa Kelas 6 Tentang Tata Surya

Twinkl International Publishing

Ujian praktek IPA kelas 6 tentang tata surya bisa jadi momen belajar yang seru. Apalagi jika kegiatan prakteknya dirancang menarik dan sesuai kompetensi. Guru dan orang tua dapat membantu siswa memahami sistem tata surya lewat proyek kreatif. Tak hanya menghafal, siswa juga diajak menganalisis dan membuat model.

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幼児向け はさみ練習プリントまとめ【切って遊びながら手先を育てよう】

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Teaching assistants ‘spread too thin’ feel ‘children failed every day’

Twinkl International Publishing

Exclusive: TA Digest explores recent survey.

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New PE Inclusion programme to support over 240,000 SEND pupils

Twinkl International Publishing

DfE launches Inclusion 2028 programme to improve school sports and PE for SEND pupils.

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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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EYFS Profile data submission: What next?

Twinkl International Publishing

National Education Lead for EYFS, Tracie Butterfill and Early Years educator and SENCO, Amie Hoult, discuss what happens to EYFS profile data after submission.

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Assistant SENDCo programme launching in June

Twinkl International Publishing

A new level 5 apprenticeship is available for aspiring or current assistant SENDCos.

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【父の日 製作アイディア】子どもと一緒に作る!手作りプレゼント15選

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Can Brain Science Actually Help Make Your Training & Teaching Stick?

Speaker: Andrew Cohen, Founder & CEO of Brainscape

The instructor’s PPT slides are brilliant. You’ve splurged on the expensive interactive courseware. Student engagement is stellar. So… why are half of your students still forgetting everything they learned in just a matter of weeks? It's likely a matter of cognitive science! With so much material to "teach" these days, we often forget to incorporate key proven principles into our curricula — namely active recall, metacognition, spaced repetition, and interleaving practice.