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Until truly reliable evidence emerges, the researchers advised educators to experiment cautiously with AI, starting with small groups of students and monitoring the results. @jillbarshay @hechingerreport

There’s an infectious, non-denominational quality to the Halloween spirit. Zombies, vampires, werewolves, skeletons, demons, backrooms creations… All are welcome.

Sketchnote by @julie_woodard

Many experts consider teen-led medical discussions to be an opportunity to establish more mature communication for the whole family. @ParentMap

"...Partnerships between schools and families really make a difference. And now we’ve got even more evidence about what those partnerships should look like," says Professor Karen Mapp.

A small British startup claimed its AI-powered math tutor, with a human checking its work, could outperform a human tutor working alone. Here are five things to know about the study. @The74

In a relatively short time, a single book can introduce essential vocabulary, establish historical or scientific context, provide meaningful visuals, spark questions, and provide additional resources to learn more. @edutopia

A more holistic approach to staff attendance can ease the stresses and structures that can make teachers take leave and minimize the learning disruptions caused by staff absences. @educationweek edweek.org/teaching-learning…

Youth Participatory Action Research (YPAR) is an innovative and growing approach that engages youth as experts to improve their lives, communities, and youth-serving institutions. @greatergoodsc

TK alone doesn’t solve the achievement gap. Instead, its efficacy hinges on what happens to children before, during and after they complete the grade.

It’s important to help kids see the bigger picture that math is an important skill we use in everyday life. Plus, it can be super interesting and fun! @PBSKIDS

A "flamingo stance" means keeping one foot in the mix—remaining open to the opportunities tech might offer—while keeping one foot pulled up and separate on purpose, fiercely protecting my humanity. @ASCD

For some students, school provided consistency and an escape from instability at home. For others, going to class was viewed as another responsibility, one that became their last priority. @The74

Kids are often picky eaters, school budgets are tight and staff are stretched thin. Here's how one school reduced food waste by some 70 percent. @hechingerreport

When the classroom expands into students’ local communities, they become increasingly aware that social studies is about their own lives and responsibilities as citizens. @edutopia

Some teachers are saying students need to learn how to use AI in safe and smart ways. But is AI use in schools getting in the way of children's creativity? @USATODAY usatoday.com/story/life/heal…

Until truly reliable evidence emerges, the researchers advised educators to experiment cautiously with AI, starting with small groups of students and monitoring the results.

Most schools still have students missing class at above pre-pandemic levels. Here’s what working in schools to reduce chronic absenteeism. @K12DiveNews k12dive.com/news/how-educato…

The promise of early investments in the state’s youngest children extends far beyond elementary school test scores. @latimes

Executive function spans six clusters of cognitive skills, and a student who appears unmotivated or unwilling is frequently a student with an underdeveloped skill in one of these areas—not a student who lacks the desire to succeed.