China’s Ministry of Education recently made an ambitious move that has attracted global attention. The ministry announced a comprehensive plan to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into its educational system from primary schools to universities. Branded as part of the country’s “strong-education nation” strategy, this campaign pledges to redefine Chinese students’ learning experiences and their modes […]
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Posted inInstruction & Curriculum
How Magic School has revolutionized my teaching by adding relevancy and authenticity to my math classroom
As a classroom teacher of 35 years, I find myself challenged to create relevance with the subject matter in my math classroom in our ever-changing world. The topics of today’s youth and the scenarios they are going to encounter in the “real world” are foreign and seem somewhat out of reach to me. As Kristen […]
Posted inEnglish Language Learners
Can AI Be a Learning Partner? Rethinking the role of generative AI
Imagine that you’ve just assigned your students a reflective essay on something that they’ve read or on a project that they recently completed. Eventually, you begin sifting through the submissions, but you notice some marked differences from previous years. For instance,several essays are polished but kind of generic, with an overly refined tone that doesn’t […]
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AI in the Classroom: The impact on student development
“What does ‘nucleation’ mean?” I asked Josh (not his real name) after I handed him back his write-up on his class presentation. “Uh… I don’t really know Mr. T,” Josh responded. He grinned as he immediately realized he was caught. “Why is that concept in your presentation on Mentos in Soda then?” I asked. Josh […]
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New rule immediately stops undocumented immigrants from accessing Head Start
On July 10, Head Start providers nationwide were notified by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that they must now verify children’s citizenship and immigration status before enrollment, a policy that could prevent some families from accessing the program. Head Start, a program dedicated to promoting school readiness among low-income children, supports more […]
Posted inWriting
Three things that made my writing professional development actually work
Elementary school is where a child’s love of writing formulates and blossoms. For some of those schools, including my Florida Title I school, writing instruction has become more complex and inconsistent. A survey I conducted about professional development with my teachers revealed that 69% of them dreaded teaching writing and wished they had more support. […]
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Preserving Heritage Languages: Why it matters for families and identity
Language loss poses a significant threat to the preservation of culture and indigenous knowledge worldwide. It is estimated that nearly 40% of the world’s 7000 languages are endangered. When a language is lost, it results in the erasure of cultural and traditional knowledge along with it. The growing trend of multilingualism in various parts of […]
Posted inCurrent Events in Education
The One Big Beautiful Bill is an ugly threat to the students who need us most
As an educator in a Title I alternative school, I see students walk inside each morning, burdened by far more than textbooks. They carry trauma, learning disabilities, food insecurity, unstable home lives, and a deep sense that school has never truly welcomed them. Yet with focused, trustworthy support, I’ve watched those same young people grow, […]