Artificial Intelligence
Is It Ethical to Use AI to Grade?
Some warn that using AI to score writing could have unintended consequences.
鈥� This is part of a new special report: How AI Is Reshaping Teachers' Jobs
鈥� This is part of a new special report: How AI Is Reshaping Teachers' Jobs
Federal
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Federal
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Social Studies
Opinion
Black History to Spark Meaningful Conversations: A Resource List
Here are several books and a film to empower educators.
鈥� This is part of a collection: Why We Need Black History Education
鈥� This is part of a collection: Why We Need Black History Education
Student Well-Being
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Teachers, Try This: Use Dance to Boost Engagement and Learning
A dance teacher uses movement to increase engagement.
鈥� This is part of a series on ways to integrate movement
鈥� This is part of a series on ways to integrate movement
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Is It Ethical to Use AI to Grade?
The technology gives students more feedback, more quickly. But some warn that using AI to score writing could have unintended consequences.
The New Teachers' Aides: AI Tutors
Teachers say the technology allows them to better meet a wide range of student needs.
Can AI Effectively Coach Teachers?
Coaching is one of the most effective but resource-intensive forms of professional development. Can AI fill in the gaps?
'I Don鈥檛 Get Burnt Out as Much:' How These Teachers Use AI in Their Daily Work
See how three teachers use generative AI tools to save time and enrich teaching and learning.
Personalized Learning
Quiz
Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About Competency-Based Knowledge Building?
Answer 7 questions about the competency-based knowledge building model.
Artificial Intelligence
Spotlight
Spotlight on AI-Driven Education: Strategies for Enhancing Teaching and Learning
This Spotlight will help you explore how AI can enhance teaching and learning, address responsible implementation, and more.
Mathematics
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Spotlight on Effective Strategies for Higher Math Scores in K-8
This Spotlight will help you explore effective strategies for improving math instruction and enhancing student achievement.
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Answer 7 questions about cultivating student engagement in reading.
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Student Well-Being
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Teachers, Try This: Activities to Build Classroom Culture and Connection
This theatre teacher incorporates movement into his lessons to enhance student connection. Here's how other teachers can do the same.
Teaching
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Teachers, Try This: Take Classroom Lessons Into the Wild
This Wisconsin district utilizes its school forest to translate classroom lessons into the outdoors.
Student Achievement
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What the Dismal Nation's Report Card Means for 69传媒 and Math
The latest results of the National Assessment of Educational Progress show declines in students鈥� reading with some modest progress in math.
Student Well-Being
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Teachers, Try This: Combine Movement and Academics in the Classroom
A P.E. teacher shares some ideas for incorporating movement into the classroom for greater student engagement and more effective lessons.
Student Well-Being
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This School Keeps Kids Moving All Day. See How It Works
Inside a school where movement is woven into academics throughout the day.
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Both school systems and vendors are taking cautious steps to bring artificial intelligence to solicitations for work, while acknowledging the pitfalls.
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The administration's push to nix scores of contracts could have a major impact on companies' and schools' access to research.
The new survey from the Ed-tech Leadership Collective finds that a lack of mentoring is seen as an obstacle to career advancement.
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