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NMHS Social Studies Teacher Brings Technology to Capitol Hill

A Principal's Reflections

Two of my Social Studies teachers were recently invited to Washington DC on October 4, 2012, to deliver a model lesson that illustrated the effective use of technology. As a social studies teacher, being asked to take a professional development trip to Washington DC is an extremely exciting offer.

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Why Professional Learning Is a Crucial Piece of a 1:1 Program

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Paula Stamey, a seventh-grade social studies teacher in Benton, Tennessee, taught for 20 years before her school became a Verizon Innovative Learning School and adopted one-to-one technology in 2017. The inconvenient truth, however, is that it is not easy to come by high-impact professional development.

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What teachers want from AI

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These aren’t tools created by education technology companies. Over five weeks this spring, about 300 people – teachers, school and district leaders, higher ed faculty, education consultants and AI researchers – came together to learn how to use AI and develop their own basic AI tools and resources. Playlab.ai

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How Can Teachers Prepare Students for an AI-Driven Future?

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It is essential for educators to tap into professional development (PD) opportunities to advance their understanding of how to use AI to improve the classroom experience. Leveraging AI in the classroom can enhance teaching while preparing students for a future where AI is integral to the workforce.

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

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I recently connected with Grace Pai, the executive director of the organization, and Esther Hurh, a professional development (PD) facilitator who has been delivering sessions about the TEAACH Act to educators, to better understand the challenges around putting the TEAACH Act into practice.

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Our Doors Are Always Open

A Principal's Reflections

It was a great opportunity to not only get to exchange ideas with Eric regarding technology’s role in the classroom, but to see the learning community that has been nurtured and developed at his school. Steve D’Ascoli is a 5th year educator at Valhalla Middle High School in Valhalla, NY.

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A New Narrative: How Inclusive Innovation Unlocks the Power of R&D to Transform Education

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Student-Led Mental Health Teachers Professional Development : Conceived of and developed by students in Bristol Township, Pennsylvania, in collaboration with a mental health professional, to support teachers in ensuring diverse students are heard and valued for what they are experiencing.

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