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Over half of teachers say AI is harming students" critical thinking
7+ hour, 34+ min ago (409+ words) In addition to highlighting educators" concerns on student AI use, a poll by NPR and Ipsos found that 3 in 5 teachers use AI on the job. Educators" skepticism and concerns over student AI use come even as most surveyed teachers " 3 in…...
FAFSA completions for class of 2026 outpacing last year's
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (25+ words) The U. S. Department of Education points to an earlier form release date and streamlined user process for the increase in federal financial aid applications....
Surgeon general advisory urges caution on youth screen use
2+ week, 4+ day ago (529+ words) The advisory was accompanied by a toolkit calling for schools to "limit screen use by assigning work in books or on paper whenever possible." Harmful screen use by children and teens has become a "public health concern," according to a…...
Math summer slide is "significant," but reading loss much smaller, data shows
3+ week, 5+ day ago (486+ words) NWEA says schools can help keep students" skills sharp by offering summer learning opportunities and other resources. NWEA's analysis said many students' fall test scores can be lower, on average, compared to their spring scores due to forgetting academic skills…...
Schools are digging into the science of food
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (762+ words) From health classes to indoor agricultural programs, educators are helping students forge nutritious connections in their eating habits. Educators throughout the U. S. and across grade levels are using food " including school lunches " to teach science lessons employing hands-on approaches." In St....
Teacher salaries average $74. 5 K nationally. Is it enough?
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (285+ words) Inflation continues to eat away at the salary gains teachers have made in recent years, a new National Education Association report finds. Though the average national teacher salary continues to rise, educators" pay still can"t keep up with inflation,…...
LAUSD imposes screen time limits starting in 2026-27
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (512+ words) One Los Angeles Unified School District board member said the policy curbing technology use in schools will "help lead the nation" on similar efforts. LAUSD's push to pivot away from technology in schools comes at a time when momentum is…...
Do screens, scheduled activities crowd out imaginative play?
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (681+ words) Experts caution that screens can disrupt children's social development, but also point to ways technology can enhance imagination. Does the nature of 21st century childhood " from often prodigious screen time to overscheduled out-of-school time " impinge upon children's imaginations and creativity?" Research…...
How mentoring programs spur student success in a New York district
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (614+ words) Baldwin Union Free School District has prioritized mentoring for 25 years, expanding its initiatives in recent years to include a peer-to-peer program. Mentorship is a priority in New York's Baldwin Union Free School District. The school system, located on Long Island,…...
Why "Year 0" is the most critical time in a curriculum rollout
2+ mon, 22+ hour ago (555+ words) Recent math deployments in New York and Philadelphia show the value of pre-implementation, research from the National Math Improvement Project says. New York began its NYC Solves efforts with Algebra I in 260 high schools, adopted a phased approach centered on…...