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Keep Kindergarten Human in the Age of AI

We’ve heard a lot about artificial intelligence (AI) in the classroom, from software that can ace exams to programs that aim to catch cheaters. But one intersection needs a closer look: the consequences of AI for early childhood education, especially in kindergarten.  Long ago, our school system was modeled after factories, incorporating principles of standardization, […]

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Ready or Redshirt? When To Send Your Child To Kindergarten: An Educator's Perspective

It’s no secret that there are more birthdays in August, September, and October than any other month. In fact, LiveScience’s 2006 study has only become more cemented by our culture and propensity for the late summer and early fall birthdays. There are many factors related to the cause of that trend, but the greatest overall […]

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Please Remember, I Am Little

Please remember… I’m little, in everything. My fingers are small, my hands are small, my legs are short and my attention span is short. I learn best by wiggling and exploring my environment. I NEED to touch everything. I NEED to move around. This is the way I was created. Please remember… My emotions are […]