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Banning cell phones doesn’t address the root causes of distraction

When students are given learning opportunities that spark their curiosity and create authentic engagement, distracting technology becomes less of a temptation.

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2024 Report: AI in K12 Education

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A new study conducted by DATIA K12 asked educators about their current use of AI in schools, their most common challenges, and how they believe AI could transform teaching and learning in the future.

The privilege of pressure: Lessons in leadership from a mixed-gender Olympic sailing team

The sailing team of Lara Dallman-Weiss and Stuart McNay provides a powerful example of how diversity, resilience, and collaboration can drive exceptional performance.

Embracing iteration: Why school administrators should encourage experimentation in teaching

Great ideas are often developed when people are able to try new things, adapt, and learn from failure.

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In Houston ISD, a wholesale transformation delivers better education for students

Superintendent Mike Miles: Personalized learning, strong leadership, career-focused classes, effective teaching — districts know what to do. They just need to do it.

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Becoming a STEM teacher: Why every classroom needs a STEM mindset

Empowering both teachers and students to see the world as a place of endless inquiry and innovation.

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Equity, impact, transparency: Rethinking ed vendor contracts after ESSER

Now that the health crisis has passed and COVID funds are largely spent, districts must reassess how the contracts they sign support schools.

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There has never been a better time for K-12 energy efficiency projects. Take advantage of these programs to modernize your facilities.

New government funding and advanced technologies have created an unprecedented opportunity to improve K-12 public school buildings.

The Little Rock School District in Arkansas won a $300,000 prize and secured an additional $11.25 million in federal awards for energy efficiency upgrades to school facilities.

Schools need more ways of knowing if AI and ed tech tools are working

More guidance is needed to keep potentially harmful, untested technologies out of classrooms.

How team-based teaching can support student learning and reduce teacher burnout

The leaders of 3 team-based teaching models talk about an alternative to the traditional one-classroom, one-teacher staffing plan.

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Q&A: How district leaders can improve cybersecurity

Q&A with Nir Kshetri, Professor of Management at Bryan School of Business and Economics, University of North Carolina-Greensboro

Nir Kshetri is Professor of Management at Bryan School of Business and Economics, University of North Carolina-Greensboro.

The district leader's not-to-do list for supporting teachers

Letting go of over-scheduling, rigid structures, and excessive evaluations can help create a district culture that values growth, creativity, and collaboration.

Building a collaborative STEM teaching community for your district

Peer-driven PD, mentorship, and collaborative lesson planning can enhance teaching and learning while better supporting educators.

Jason McKenna is V.P. of Global Educational Strategy for VEX Robotics and author of “What STEM Can Do for Your Classroom: Improving Student Problem Solving, Collaboration, and Engagement, Grade K-6.'

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