By: Lizette Valles & Victoria Andrews The inaugural VELA Con 2024, hosted by The VELA Founder Network, and held from June 13-15 in Washington, D.C., gathered educators and edupreneurs from across the country to share ideas, champion personalized learning, share struggles and hear from philanthropists. This debut event, themed “New Frontiers in Education,” attracted a dynamic…
Key points: It’s critical to create safe school environments for staff and students Collaborating with law enforcement to strengthen school safety Wearable panic buttons help us better protect students and educators For more news on school safety, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub Although 77 percent of educators and administrators say they believe school safety significantly…
14 Things Schools Should Stop Doing Now is the headline of one of my latest Education Week columns. Instead of cramming more and more into schooling, consider how the paradox of “less is more” could benefit students and teachers. Here are some excerpts: 14 Things Schools Should Stop Doing Now is the headline of one…
This series used to be called “The Most Popular Posts Of The Week.” However, Google has changed their analytics program and, for the life of me, I can’t seem to figure out how to transition to it. And, since the popularity of posts has never affected what I post in the least, I figure…
mintchipdesigns / Pixabay Given Trump’s ridiculous attacks on immigrants last night, I guess it’s time again to share my evergreen post, The Demonization Of Immigrants As Invaders, And What Teachers & Students Can Do About It Given Trump’s ridiculous attacks on immigrants last night, I guess it’s time again to share my evergreen…
Beat the cheat! Don’t miss out on meaningful learning when using AI. By leveraging AI-driven scaffolding, educators can provide personalized and supportive learning experiences that maximize learning and support academic integrity. The Educator’s Dilemma: Educators face a challenging dilemma: we want our students to benefit from the full range of technology, including AI, but worry…
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RESTON, Va. (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In response to the growing demand for accessible tutoring services, Stride Tutoring, a portfolio brand of Stride Inc., is proud to offer comprehensive online tutoring to learners in need. Studies show that the demand for online tutoring has surged by 200% since the pandemic, and Stride Tutoring is meeting this…
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