Leaders in Oakland USD in California have turned to the community to find paraprofessionals who can help teachers by providing additional personalized instruction in early literacy.
Now at least 16 of the 20 largest U.S. public school districts are offering online therapy sessions to reach millions of students, according to an analysis by The Associated Press. In those districts alone, schools have signed provider contracts worth more than $70 million.
Earlier this month, the Future of Education Technology Conference hosted another webinar as part of its "Road to FETC 2024" series. In this session, FETC Conference Chair Jennifer Womble is joined by STEAM educators, K12 experts and edtech consultants who discuss the various ways AI is transforming STEM for the better.
Trial now underway could result in current and former school board members paying out financially for what parents allege were violations of Oregon’s public meeting laws that cost taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars in severance pay and legal fees.
Feedback is reflective, serving as a mirror that tells individuals "who you are." It analyzes past actions, behaviors, or results. In contrast, feed-forward projects future potential, painting a picture of "who you are becoming."
“This session the Republican-led Legislature will be introducing legislation to increase teacher pay by 7% or about $4,000,” said Senate President Warren Petersen at a news conference Monday. “The average teacher in Arizona makes $56,000 a year. Our plan will increase the average teacher pay to over $60,000 per year.”
The legislative proposal was approved by committee on Wednesday despite objections from some lawmakers. It has been sent to House for consideration during 2024 session.
The Alabama Board of Education plans to make minor changes to its science course of study, but has no plans to remove a textbook insert, used since 1995, that calls evolution a “controversial theory.”
Republican House Speaker Cameron Sexton first suggested walking away from the funding because he said it comes with burdensome requirements, like standardized testing mandates. He and Lt. Gov. Randy McNally formed the panel of eight Republicans and two Democrats to delve into the matter.
