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PROOF POINTS: A third of public school children were chronically absent after classrooms re-opened, advocacy group says

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Source: Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) slide presented at a webinar that Attendance Works held on September 28, 2022. Solving chronic absenteeism isn’t easy and involves building human relationships among teachers, parents and students. Absenteeism in Connecticut rose sharply for students of every age in 2021-22.

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Unlocking the Power of Creativity and AI: Preparing Students for the Future Workforce

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Brian Johnsrud Global Head of Education Learning and Advocacy at Adobe The past two years have witnessed a notable surge in the use of artificial intelligence within education, marked by increased investment, deployment and integration into various educational practices. AI can’t replace teachers; it lacks the human connection.

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What Does It Take to Put Inclusive Curriculum Legislation Into Practice?

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The state partnered with Asian Americans Advancing Justice Chicago (AAAJ Chicago) — a local advocacy organization focused on advancing civil rights and racial equity, which advocated for the passage of the TEAACH Act — to support implementation.

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Disabilities in math affect many students — but get little attention

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Advocacy focused on math disabilities has been less widespread than that for reading disabilities. This webinar is designed for families seeking strategies to help kids engage and excel in math. Elementary teachers report more anxiety when it comes to teaching math, which can make it harder to teach struggling learners. 17 at 8 p.m.

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Counseling kids during the coronavirus: A tough job made even tougher

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In late March, as states rushed to close schools, the ASCA tried to host a pair of webinars to answer those questions. But after 13,000 members registered for the sessions – and quickly crashed the servers – the ASCA stopped offering live webinars, said Jill Cook, a former school counselor who is assistant director with the organization.

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