Flexible Working for Teachers

Flexible Working for Teachers

Reading Time: 3 minutes How are teachers finding a better work-life balance through flexible working? From competing in international sports competitions to pursuing doctoral studies, these teacher stories showcase the transformative power of embracing flexibility in the education sector.  Flexible working in schools is increasingly common and being explored by school leaders as a recruitment…

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Report Endorses Early College Access for Mexican Americans

The Samuel DeWitt Proctor Institute of Leadership, Equity, and Justice has released its latest report, “Reframing College: Mexican American Students, Higher Education, and Family Restorative Justice,” examining the impact of an early college program in San Luis, Arizona, that prepares Mexican American first-generation college-going students for success in postsecondary education by reshaping their perspectives through…

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Counslr Expands into Iowa, Partnering with Crestwood High School to Increase Access to Mental Health Support Services

Counslr Expands into Iowa, Partnering with Crestwood High School to Increase Access to Mental Health Support Services

CRESCO (IA) & New York (NY), (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Counslr, the text-based mental health support mobile app, announced today that it has expanded its support into the State of Iowa through a partnership with Crestwood High School, part of the Howard-Winneshiek Community Schools. The partnership will empower students to prioritize mental health by enabling them…

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10 Creative Ways to Leverage Lesson Planning with AI

10 Creative Ways to Leverage Lesson Planning with AI

By Ana Lucia Souto, Latam District Pedagogy Lead As a physics teacher, engaging students and making the subject matter relatable is no small feat. I often encounter the challenge of connecting abstract concepts with real-life examples, leaving students wondering “What’s the point?” and “When will I ever use this?” Despite the inherent relevance of physics…

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U.S. Department of Education Faces Major Overhaul Under Conservative Plan, Project 2025

U.S. Department of Education Faces Major Overhaul Under Conservative Plan, Project 2025

In the recently released Project 2025, the conservative think tank, Heritage Foundation, proposes dramatically restructuring the U.S. Department of Education, including eliminating or moving most of its programs to other agencies. The Heritage Foundation’s plan, outlined in a new report titled Project 2025, calls for redistributing the department’s programs across the federal government, eliminating those…

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Black students are more than their trauma: A call for strengths-centered support

Black students are more than their trauma: A call for strengths-centered support

In the realm of education and mental health, discussions surrounding the well-being of Black and Brown students often revolve around trauma and social-emotional learning. While addressing mental health needs in schools is undeniably important, it’s crucial to recognize that Black children are not a monolith defined solely by their struggles. A troubling trend persists—a tendency…

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Animated AI TAs Coming to Morehouse

Animated AI TAs Coming to Morehouse Lauren.Coffey@… Tue, 07/09/2024 – 03:00 AM The AI avatars—which can look like students’ professors—are intended to answer course questions 24-7. Byline(s) Lauren Coffey Animated AI TAs Coming to Morehouse Lauren.Coffey@… Tue, 07/09/2024 – 03:00 AM The AI avatars—which can look like students’ professors—are intended to answer course questions 24-7. Byline(s)…

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