For all the hype about AI replacing teachers, the reality is that teachers are irreplaceable. Dr. John Spencer

Why AI Can't Replace Teachers spencerauthor.com/ai-wont-replac…

How can we make summer special without spending a lot of money? Here are a few kid-approved ideas to get summer started! PBS KIDS

20 New Ideas and Activities to Try This Summer pbs.org/parents/thrive…

Researchers say a DIY approach to math curriculum isn’t serving students well. Jill Barshay The Hechinger Report

Many Math Teachers Cobble Together Their Own Instructional Materials, A Survey Finds kqed.org/mindshift/6365…

Retrieval practice, spaced practice and interleaving are some of the ways to help students retain what they learn.

Strategies for Bringing 'Desirable Difficulty' Into Learning kqed.org/mindshift/6373…

Schools keep adding theme days and parents can't keep up. Caitlin Gibson The Washington Post

Why is it always spirit week? washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2024…

Earnings and workforce participation among Americans without degrees have improved, fueling doubts about the return on investment of college. Alia Wong USA TODAY

Is college worth it? The answer for half of Americans is striking. usatoday.com/story/news/edu…

Many immigrant children experience challenges adjusting to a new country and culture and being fully included in schools. Below are some resources to help support immigrant families. Learning for Justice

Supporting Students From Immigrant Families learningforjustice.org/supporting-stu…

The Safe Routes to School initiative, implemented across California, aims to improve pedestrian safety. Lasherica Thornton EdSource

Student earns his school a grant to improve safety edsource.org/updates/studen…

Journal. Envision the change. Break down the steps. Breathe, and start. These are Shamari K. Reid's steps for changing teaching habits. Heinemann

Changing Teaching Habits is Hard. Here’s How You Can Start.
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With a new book coming out in May, titled “MATH-ish,” Jo Boaler is fighting back against her critics in the current math wars. Jill Barshay The Hechinger Report

Stanford’s Jo Boaler Discusses Her New Book ‘MATH-ish’ and Takes On Her Critics kqed.org/mindshift/6361…

Discover how arts integration can transform classrooms in any subject.

Want To Incorporate the Arts Into Other Classes? Let These 7 Art Books Inspire You
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According to the CDC report, there were around 4,000 accidental drowning deaths in the US in 2019. That jumped to more than 4,500 fatalities annually in 2020, 2021 and 2022. NPR

After Declining for Years, US Drowning Deaths Are on the Rise Again kqed.org/news/11987607/…

Federal data shows that English learners have struggled to reach even basic mastery of reading and math for more than 20 years. Why hasn’t anything changed? EdSurge

English Learner Scores Have Been Stuck for Two Decades. What Will It Take to Change?
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Traditional classrooms often mimic fixed-menu dining, limiting student choice. Offering meaningful choices helps engage students and meet their diverse needs. Dr. Catlin Tucker

Would You Rather: Acquiring Information catlintucker.com/2024/05/acquir…

Were you an active or a passive learner? Of what you learned today, what are you most comfortable with and what is still 'iffy'? Terrell Heick TeachThought

50 Learning Reflection Questions For Students teachthought.com/learning/refle…

'Play is the journey that brings us to standards. It's not a time of day. It is a method.' Kristine Mraz The Educator Collaborative

Want to Incorporate More Play in Learning? Try the Play Workshop Structure
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In the absence of federal funding, the ultra-rich are fronting the cost of child care initiatives. Jackie Mader The Hechinger Report

Free child care exists in America — if you cross paths with the right philanthropist
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A Pomodoro timer, the scrunchie trick and future thinking are some of the tools that can help teens develop their executive function skills.

10 Hacks to Boost Teens' Executive Function Skills and Manage Screen Time
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One proponent of outcomes-based contracts recommends making 40% of payment contingent on performance. Jill Barshay The Hechinger Report

School Vendors Get Paid No Matter the Outcome. Some Schools Are Changing the Contracts.
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“Being aware of your emotions is the first step in learning how to regulate them.”

-Cara Goodwin, child psychologist

Young Children Need Help Identifying Emotions. 'Little Safe Place' Boxes Give Them Tools.
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