Do CS Teachers Need To Know CS?
"I'll say it over and over until I retire — CS teachers really do need to know CS," says Mike Zamansky, a coordinator of CS teacher certifications. He was criticizing groups that instead provide teachers with scripted content and short-form "tr.....»»
In Schools, Honest Talk about Racism Can Reduce Discrimination
New laws make it harder for teachers to discuss racism and inequality, but psychological evidence shows these conversations dispel causes of bias and distress.....»»
"Don"t Say Gay" law confuses some Florida schools
Some Florida schools have moved library books and debated changing textbooks in response to a law critics call "Don't Say Gay"—and some teachers have worried that family pictures on their desks could get them in trouble......»»
So-called "Don"t Say Gay" law confuses some Florida schools
Some Florida schools have moved library books and debated changing textbooks in response to a law critics call "Don't Say Gay"—and some teachers have worried that family pictures on their desks could get them in trouble......»»
Exploring the mental health impacts of COVID on Australian teachers
La Trobe University research has revealed the mental health impacts of COVID on Australian teachers. The survey findings have been published in the journal Psychology in the Schools......»»
The best back to school Apple deals right now
The best back to school Apple deals for students, teachers and and parents.....»»
Strategies revealed for effective delivery of K-12 online education
North Carolina State University researchers released findings from an analysis of 284 different studies on the challenges and best practices for teaching K-12 classes online—an effort launched during the COVID-19 pandemic to help teachers and admin.....»»
Teachers are critical to detecting and reporting child maltreatment
School closures during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic may have resulted in at least 5,500 fewer reports of endangered children, according to a new study showing teachers' essential role in the early detection and reporting of child maltreatment......»»
New Apple TV+ "Peanuts" special celebrates teachers for the back-to-school season
Apple TV+ shared a trailer for "Lucy's School," an all-new "Peanuts" special celebrating educators, streaming on August 12.'Lucy's School' is a new 'Peanuts' special coming to Apple TV+"Lucy's School" adds to the growing list of seasonal "Peanuts" fe.....»»
Implicit bias and concern about appearing racist predict teachers" reluctance to discuss race and racism in classrooms
Across the U.S., K-12 public school teachers face significant psychological barriers to discussing issues of race and racism with their students, according to new research by a University of Massachusetts social psychologist......»»
Self-doubt and isolation but also resilience among new teachers due to pandemic, finds report
New teachers experienced isolation and self-doubt because of pandemic restrictions, but also demonstrated resilience that could make them even better teachers, a new report has found......»»
Report highlights lessons to be learned from schools" COVID response
Far from taking a back seat during the COVID pandemic, teachers found themselves leading the way......»»
No wonder no one wants to be a teacher: World-first study looks at 65,000 news articles about Australian teachers
Remember when former Morrison government minister Stuart Robert lashed out at "dud" teachers? In March, the then acting education minister said the "bottom 10%" of teachers "can't read and write" and blamed them for declining academic results......»»
Mass shootings: Diametrically opposed social media users starting to agree that enough is enough
Schoolchildren huddled in Uvalde, Tex. classrooms as classmates and teachers are cut down by a rogue gunman. A peaceful weekend afternoon at a Buffalo, N.Y. grocery store interrupted by a white supremacist who sprays the aisles of elderly, predominan.....»»
Does parental involvement matter for children"s academic achievement during school closures?
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many children were unable to study in the classroom with teachers' supervision. A recent study in the British Journal of Educational Psychology reveals an important role for parental involvement in children's academic ac.....»»
Jamf launches Safe Internet for students and educators
Device management firm Jamf has launched its Jamf Safe Internet service, allowing teachers to block certain sites, and for students of all ages to browse safely.As announced in April 2022, the Jamf Safe Internet service is available to subscribers. I.....»»
The extremist watchers: How a network of researchers is searching for the next hate-fueled attack
One evening in early June, a week after 19 students and two teachers were shot and killed at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, extremism researcher Kesa White started seeing media reports of another mass shooting, this time at a medical center.....»»
Seat assignments drive friendships among elementary school children
Most teachers focus on academic considerations when assigning seats. A new study by Florida Atlantic University psychology researchers is the first to show that these classroom seat assignments also have important implications for children's friendsh.....»»
What parents need to know to keep their kids safe online
Teachers urgently want parents to understand the tech which could help to keep kids safer online......»»
What parents need to know about online safety
Teachers urgently want parents to understand the tech which could help to keep kids safer online......»»
Apple Back to School FAQ: Who’s eligible, can parents buy, which devices, best time to buy?
The Apple Back to School promo has officially launched with the main change being the shift from free AirPods to a $150 gift card. Here’s a detailed look at everyone who is eligible (more than students and teachers/professors), how parents can use.....»»