AI is a tool, and not a solution in and of itself for the complex challenges facing educators today. However, there is immense potential for this new technology to advance district goals and student outcomes.
As districts continue navigating the post-pandemic landscape, reimagining summer school as a comprehensive educational recovery initiative is not just an opportunity—it is a necessity.
Effective AI use requires ample professional development opportunities, support from instructional coaches and space and grace to try, fail and try again.
Imagine if we taught math by mandating just a single semester-long course in high school. Or if we taught science by occasionally mentioning it in history classes. Yet, that's exactly how financial literacy is taught in US schools—if it's taught at all.
Denver Public Schools launched Acceleration Academies that pair students who are significantly below grade level with paraprofessionals who are receiving coaching and professional development.
In this fast-paced and technologically advanced world, math teachers only have a few minutes to capture students' attention and engage their curiosity.
As the end of the school year approaches, many teachers are already thinking about next fall. While some are planning new lessons, others are considering whether they want to return to the classroom at all