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Thanks to Instructure for crowning Brainly a Top Study Tool in the 2024 EdTech Top 40, highlighting K-12 EdTech engagement during the 2023-24 school year! 🏆 This report calls for EdTech leaders to develop AI solutions that are backed by robust research and proven to improve educational outcomes. Brainly proudly provides millions of users with AI-powered tools backed by years of technology-driven research that puts Learners first. Full report: https://lnkd.in/eCbycGkw #EdTech #AI #ArtificialIntelligence

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If your school uses MTSS, academic and behavioral data is crucial for setting goals for professional learning. This data can help you select online courses to support your educators and staff in meeting students' needs. Download our MTSS Alignment Guide for more information on choosing courses. https://hubs.ly/Q02KhJzK0

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Connect your students to math with real-life applications

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Education Analytics' latest report reimagines what an alternative school accountability system can look like when its metrics are equity-aligned. Learn more about their innovative model, the Equity-Aligned Analytics System (EAAS), and discover how it can look in practice: https://lnkd.in/gk546H78 This report is part of a research series on innovative assessment approaches and alternative accountability models coordinated under The K12 Research for Equity Hub managed by EduDream. #EducationResearch #EquityInEducation #RethinkingK12Accountabilty

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Did you know the K-12 professional development market is worth $18 billion? Yet only 29% of teachers are satisfied with current PD offerings. It's time to reimagine professional development that works. In my latest blog post, I dive deep into: • Why traditional PD is failing our educators • How credit-bearing programs boost teacher retention • A real-world case study showing 20% improvement in student achievement • The ROI of strategic professional development Plus, discover how one high school teacher transformed her career and expanded college access for low-income students through targeted PD—at a fraction of traditional costs. Want to create PD programs that teachers value while achieving your district's goals? The solution might be simpler than you think. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gAduGyx3 American College of Education #EducationLeadership #TeacherPD #K12Education #ProfessionalDevelopment #EdLeaders

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Personalize instruction, foster student agency, and help every student become a confident mathematician. Hear how these two teachers do just that with our AI-powered technology! #Education #EdTech #Math #AI

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🚀 Ready to transform your classroom with cutting-edge AI tools? 🎓 Watch my 30-minute webinar, "7 AI Tools to Try Before the End of the School Year," now available on replay! 🛠️ Perfect for busy K-12 educators looking to integrate technology seamlessly into their teaching. 🌟 Discover innovative ways to enhance your lessons and engage your students. ⏳ Don't miss out – the replay is available for a limited time. 📢 Tag a colleague who would love to learn about these tools! 👉 Watch here: classtechtips.com/7tools

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Implementing practices like the Science of Reading requires more than instructional changes—it calls for a fundamental transformation of school support systems. Leadership must prioritize strategic planning to align teams, empower teachers through robust systems, and ensure consistency across schools to effectively meet the needs of every student. 🎯Learn how to build the infrastructure needed to lead impactful and lasting change in your district: https://hubs.ly/Q02ZVBQ90 In this panel discussion, leaders will use Science of Reading mandates as an example to share how they: - Built collaborative environments. - Used data to improve instructional practices and resources. - Created unified approaches to enhance student outcomes. #ChangeManagement #K12 #EducationLeadership #ScienceofReading #K12ProfessionalDevelopment

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#AI has emerged as a real catalyst for personalized learning and heightened student engagement. Leveraging this tech in the classroom gives us the opportunity to maximize the potential of the next generation. https://bit.ly/3UkbuPU

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Reading should always be interesting. Yet too often, decodable readers are dull, lack representation, and fail to intellectually engage children. That’s why I’m proud of RedThread Readers at Lavinia Group. These books offer diverse characters, rich narratives, and align with phonics and learning themes, ensuring that children not only learn to read but also feel seen and inspired by the stories they read. If you want decodable readers that truly captivate and educate, reach out! #RedThreadReaders #Phonics #CulturallyResponsive #EarlyLiteracy #LaviniaGroup

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Wondering how immersive space and experience design can work in YOUR classroom? Check out our free "Immersive Learning Space Planning Guide" to get started! And stay tuned for our Black Friday Sale--you won't want to miss it! #satchat #edchat #teachers

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Over the past year 22 state departments of education have issued AI guidance for their K12 schools. To make it easy to find and access all state guidance, we've created a handy resource on our AI for Education site. From our analysis, there is a general alignment on high-level principles, but each state has taken a unique approach, especially in how they structure and present their AI guidance. The differences reflect each state's specific context, priorities, and stage of AI integration in schools. Key Commonalities: - Recognition of both opportunities and risks associated with AI use in schools - Emphasis on responsible and ethical use of AI in education - Focus on developing AI literacy for both educators and students - Encouragement to use AI to enhance rather than replace human teaching - Recommendations for updating acceptable use policies and academic integrity guidelines - Guidance on protecting student data privacy and security - Suggestions for professional development and training on AI for educators - Emphasis on using AI to promote equity and accessibility in education - Guidance on implementing AI across different grade levels and subject areas - Recommendations for stakeholder engagement in developing AI policies Key Differences: - Level of detail and specificity in recommendations vary significantly - Different areas of focus from policy/governance to emphasizing classroom implementation - Some focus on AI and others specifically on Generative AI - Varying approaches to AI detection tools - some do not mention the tools, some ask for caution, and others recommend against using the tools - Different frameworks are featured (e.g. SAMR model, digital learning components) - Various strategies for implementation and the development and review of AI policies - Degree of prescriptiveness in recommendations versus flexibility for local decision-making While we've always been partial to North Carolina's guidance (and Vera Cubero Cubera's work), we'd love to hear about which state's guidance you've found most useful for your practice. Link to our resource and all of the current states policies in the comments! #responsibleAI #education #GenAI #AI #ailiteracy

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🇬🇧 We understand how student motivation can directly impact your educational institution’s performance. If this is a challenge you’re facing, we’re here to help. We’ve created a PBL + AI Guide that demonstrates how to apply active methodologies and artificial intelligence to engage your students and achieve transformative results. Download it for free and discover how to turn things around: https://lnkd.in/drbiXeSr #DreamShaper #PBL #AI #ActiveMethodologies #EducationalInstitution

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💻🌟 Empower Your Teaching: Join K12Leaders Course and Transform Education! 🌟💻 Learners are evolving, and so must educators. The shift to digital learning presents a unique opportunity to redefine what "normal" means in education. This course embraces the future of learning, giving students more choice in how, when, and where they learn. Equitable access to digital devices, the internet, and trained educators is crucial. This course guides you in setting up essential support systems for all learning environments, ensuring the best conditions for every learner. Why Join? *Stay Ahead: Adapt to the changing educational landscape. *Empower Students: Give learners more control over their education. *Equitable Access: Learn how to ensure every student has the tools they need. *Expert Guidance: Led by Beth, an educational innovator with over 20 years of experience in digital integration. About the Instructor: Beth is dedicated to educational innovation and creating dynamic learning experiences. She leads the ISTE Certification program globally and supports regional digital needs in WI. Her passion for curiosity and wonderment drives her to help educators meet the needs of all learners. One thing is for certain – educators can emPower all learners together. Don't miss this chance to transform your teaching and make a lasting impact on your students' lives. Sign up today! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gw7nm7TU #EducationalInnovation #DigitalLearning #EmpowerEducators #FutureOfEducation #JoinTheTransformation #SignUpNow

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I was going to write a longer post about my experience with OpenAI’s new course for K-12 educators, but Eryk Salvaggio has taken every word right out of my mouth. I worked through the course this morning and shared my initial impressions, particularly my concerns over the reinforcement of tired tropes that faculty meetings are a waste of time, and that AI has agency and “learns” like humans. Salvaggio nails down the rest of my concerns in this article, covering the vested interests of the companies that develop AI, and why they’re so keen to enter the education market. He also notes some of the tension between what OpenAI considers “good pedagogy” and what the real world of education actually looks like. My advice is always to do whatever professional learning you can, and free PL is of course always welcome. But diversity your sources, and always be ready to push back against narratives of “efficiency and productivity” in education. #artificialintelligence #aieducation

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MathKEYmatics is a powerful math software assessment program designed by teachers for teachers. It provides real-time data on students’ mastery of standards, giving teachers important insights to help make data-based instructional decisions. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eNfC5Yw8

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Don't miss out! Discover what today’s educators worldwide are saying about barriers to student success, AI in education, and more in the 2024 McGraw Hill Education Insights Report: Learning Outcomes and the Digital Classroom.

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