Ever since the pandemic shut down schools in the spring of 2020, education researchers have pointed to tutoring as the most promising way to help kids catch up academically. Evidence from almost 100 studies was overwhelming for a particular kind of tutoring, called high-dosage tutoring, where students focus on either reading or math three to…
Key points: Leveraging the strengths of human teachers and AI can result in stronger learning environments for students A taxonomy for using AI in education AI’s role in the future of learning For more news on AI in education, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub In the realm of education, the integration of technology–and particularly artificial…
Teacher preparation is undergoing a significant transformation, offering new pathways for aspiring educators to enter the profession. As the education sector faces challenges such as teacher shortages and the need for more diverse and prepared educators, innovative solutions are emerging to address these issues. One of the most promising developments is the rise of apprenticeship…
mangomatter / Pixabay The teacher who taught our double-period Intermediate ELL class last year has left our school, and a first-year educator will be taking over. As I typically do at our school when a teacher takes over an ELL class for the first time, I try to provide as much support as possible,…
Eight years ago I began this regular feature where I share a few posts and resources from around the Web related to ESL/EFL or to language in general that have caught my attention. You might also be interested in THE BEST RESOURCES, ARTICLES & BLOG POSTS FOR TEACHERS OF ELLS IN 2021. Also, check out…
(I’m republishing posts on my My All-Time Favorite Posts list. This one appeared in 2017. You can see them all here) We’re going into the home-stretch of the new year, and I’m always trying to figure out new ways to finish strong (see The Best Ways To Finish The School Year Strong). In fact, On…
The U.S. currently does not have enough scientists to compete as a global leader in emerging high-tech fields. Despite our national deficit in scientists, less than 30 percent of professors in STEM fields in the U.S. are women, even though women earn 40 percent of all doctorates in science, technology, engineering and math. Each year,…
The development of programs that not only meet the needs of working people but also guarantee their upward mobility through accessible, affordable routes is essential in the effort to improve the quality of education and assist different learners. The new Teaching Assistant Certificate Program at Empire State University is a prime example of a workable…
ABC announced a new season of Emmy® and Golden Globe® Award-winning comedy Abbott Elementary, which will air on the night of October 9. It will be followed by the ABC News Studios docuseries, Scamanda. The workplace comedy, a group of dedicated, passionate teachers—and an oblivious principal—are brought together in a Philadelphia public school where, despite the…
OpenClipart-Vectors / Pixabay It’s Bastille Day! You might be interested in The Best Resources For Learning About Bastille Day. It’s Bastille Day! You might be interested in The Best Resources For Learning About Bastille Day. anniversaries Larry Ferlazzo’s Websites of the Day…