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3 Things Educators and Edtech Suppliers Need to Talk About

ED Surge

The advancements in technology are reshaping how we teach and learn, bringing new opportunities and challenges. To address such challenges, a concerted effort must be made to ensure that newer technologies are implemented thoughtfully and responsibly, with a focus on enhancing the educational experience for all students.

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Why Use SplashLearn in Class?

Ask a Tech Teacher

Ask a Tech Teacher occasionally reviews an education website that caught our eye and seemed to have excellent value for readers. It includes access to thousands of educational resources without hidden costs or permissions. Today, it’s SplashLearn. Subsequent plans start at $7.50/month. You can get started here !

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I Love Being a Teacher, But I Can’t Survive on Compassion

ED Surge

In 1998, I began my journey as an elementary teacher under the tutelage of my aunt and revered educator, Marva N. My mother was also a teacher, so I saw firsthand what it meant to be a passionate educator who is deeply committed to students. Their commitment and passion for teaching were the reasons why I chose this profession.

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College's Use of Exam-Proctoring Software to ‘Scan’ Rooms Violated Privacy Rights, Judge Finds

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The university argued during the court proceedings that no other students complained, that the student could have chosen a different area to take the test that didn't contain private information and that plenty of other colleges used the same approach during the pandemic shift to online education.

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Education at Home (Homeschooling) is the BEST

Chillax Science

I have been in the world of science education for over two decades, but it wasn’t until I became a mother that I started thinking that homeschooling is best. Homeschooling is one of the best methods of educating children because it allows for a safe, personalized and flexible learning experience. Benefits of Homeschooling 1.

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Knowledge vs. Experience: What I’ve Learned About the Art of Teaching

STEM Education Works

I’ve found that having this kind of academic background in a hard science certainly helps me a lot when it comes to my job as a Curriculum and Outreach Specialist here at STEM Education Works. But don’t think I have a chip on my shoulder, because during my time with STEM Education Works (over two and a half years now!),

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To Close the Math Achievement Gap, We Must Recognize What Students Bring to the Classroom

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According to the National Assessment of Educational Progress in 2022, students in fourth and eighth grade had the largest decline in mathematics achievement since 1990. As hopeful as this scenario sounds, mathematics is a struggle for many learners.