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Increasing Diversity in STEM Means Creating More Early Education Opportunities for STEM Exposure

Diversity in STEM

It is no secret that STEM fields have long been lacking in diversity. Even as women have become the majority of holders for undergraduate degrees, they still are underrepresented in STEM. For example, recent research from the National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics shows meager progress on diversity in STEM; the STEM workforce […]

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Increasing Diversity in STEM Means Creating More Early Education Opportunities for STEM Exposure

It is no secret that STEM fields have long been lacking in diversity. Even as women have become the majority of holders for undergraduate degrees, they still are underrepresented in STEM. For example, recent research from the National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics shows meager progress on diversity in STEM; the STEM workforce […]

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Lessons Learned in Disaster Response, Recovery, and Resiliency

Natural disasters are one of the most unpredictable, but expected forms of destruction that humanity can expect to happen anywhere and at any time. Unfortunately, many types of disasters result in the loss of life, in addition to wide-scale devastation. When it comes to educational facilities like schools, there’s a certain type of disaster response […]

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One-third of people report feeling extreme stress, while 77 percent report their stress impacts their physical health, 73 percent report it impacts their mental health, and almost 50 percent state they experience difficulty sleeping due to stress. Considering that stress can have other detrimental impacts such as: causing impaired performance, mental health issues, high […]

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Seeking and Spreading Kindness

In this new world of war, recession, killings, pandemics, etc., it’s difficult to have a normal, settled mind, and so acts of kindness are slowly fading away. The woke mindset and people’s selfishness are creeping in and killing our societies. But we are still humans, no matter how nonchalant we pretend to be; we […]

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Great education requires transformational leaders. What it also requires are great school boards. The Center for Public Education outlines eight characteristics encompassing an effective school board, from accountability and unification to team development and defining a vision for high expectations for student achievement and quality instruction. So, how does a school board become a […]

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Autism Charter Schools: Personalized Education Leads to Thriving Students

Autism Charter Schools often have a specific curriculum designed to meet the needs of students with ASD. This curriculum may include therapies such as applied behavior analysis (ABA), social skills training, and communication and sensory integration therapies. The schools may also provide occupational and speech therapy and assistive technology to help students learn. The […]

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The Panasonic Lumix System revolutionized independent filmmaking through the convergence of a handheld DSLR style body, larger than video camera sensors for a narrow depth of field, and the versatility and utility of interchangeable lenses.  By being mirrorless and with the use of adapters, a broad gamut of vintage and modern lenses became available for […]

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AV is Bridging the Gap Between the Real World and the Metaverse at Industry Conferences
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How is AV helping bridge the gap between the real world and the metaverse? Some of the best examples can be seen in the midst of large-scale trade shows and industry events. For example, ETHDenver, an annual blockchain conference held in Denver, Colorado, hosts more than 20,000 technologists every year to innovate and develop […]

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Media today is the most powerful it’s ever been, and with the introduction of new channels to consume it daily, the consumer can become easily overwhelmed with a plethora of choices. How does your channel stand out? Authentic media might be the clickbait. With the likes of TikTok, YouTube, and streaming services like Spotify, […]

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Lessons Learned in Disaster Response, Recovery, and Resiliency
March 23, 2023

Natural disasters are one of the most unpredictable, but expected forms of destruction that humanity can expect to happen anywhere and at any time. Unfortunately, many types of disasters result in the loss of life, in addition to wide-scale devastation. When it comes to educational facilities like schools, there’s a certain type of disaster response […]

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Seeking and Spreading Kindness

In this new world of war, recession, killings, pandemics, etc., it’s difficult to have a normal, settled mind, and so acts of kindness are slowly fading away. The woke mindset and people’s selfishness are creeping in and killing our societies. But we are still humans, no matter how nonchalant we pretend to be; we […]

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While AI’s Classroom Functions Are Still Being Spelled Out, Some Use Cases Are Gaining Traction

From grade school to college, AI’s classroom functions are still being defined. There are proponents, and there are critics. Some educators see ChatGPT as enabling students to cut corners for the fundamentals of the writing process. Others believe AI can enrich students’ lives by helping evaluate assignments to determine which students may benefit the most […]

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Should Teachers Use AI to Promote STEM Education?

ChatGPT, the viral chatbot launched by AI startup Open AI last November, seems to have become a nightmare for teachers. Students have been using it to cheat. In fact, a recent survey involving over 200 K-12 teachers found that more than a quarter of them had caught a student cheating with the help of […]

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Should Teachers Use AI to Promote STEM Education?
March 1, 2023

ChatGPT, the viral chatbot launched by AI startup Open AI last November, seems to have become a nightmare for teachers. Students have been using it to cheat. In fact, a recent survey involving over 200 K-12 teachers found that more than a quarter of them had caught a student cheating with the help of […]

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Is My School a Better Place Because I Lead It?

Am I, or can I be the leader my people need? This is a serious question every leader needs to pose to themselves and be able to answer with the utmost humility. There are different definitions of leadership, which can be subjective, but two quite resonate: Adeoye Mayowa defines leadership as the ability to evaluate […]

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Real-World Strategies for Safer Schools & Coordinated Emergency Response

On today’s episode of School Safety Today, Michelle Dawn Mooney chatted with Mike Matranga, former Director of Safety and Security at Texas City ISD and CEO of M6 Global. They talked about how situational awareness skills can be used to implement early intervention measures, how schoolwide training is critical for identifying and providing mental health […]

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ChatGPT is Proving its Utility at Work. Should Educators Encourage Using ChatGPT in the Classroom?

If ChatGPT were human, it would have become a corporate executive and doctor by now. This AI tool has already passed medical and MBA exams, which is making education professionals rethink their approach to test design. At the same time, it’s proving how capable generative AI is for maneuvering the academic field and digging through […]

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ChatGPT is Proving its Utility at Work. Should Educators Encourage Using ChatGPT in the Classroom?
February 23, 2023

If ChatGPT were human, it would have become a corporate executive and doctor by now. This AI tool has already passed medical and MBA exams, which is making education professionals rethink their approach to test design. At the same time, it’s proving how capable generative AI is for maneuvering the academic field and digging through […]

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Can Professors Use ChatGPT for Academic Research?

We have yet to reach the limit of what generative AI can consistently create. In fact, hobbyists and professionals are just getting started with leveraging ChatGPT for a variety of long-form text use cases. In just a few seconds, the tool can spit out five-paragraph essays on the metaphors of Romeo and Juliet. What about […]

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The Persistent Rise of Homeschooling in America, Explained

Gone are the days when homeschooling your children was a radical move. Today, more and more parents are choosing to educate their children at home, fueling the rise of homeschooling in the U.S. According to a new joint analysis by the Associated Press and researchers from Stanford University, a whopping 1.2 million K-12 schoolchildren remain […]

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Superintendent Olympia Della Flora Shares Insights on How to Best Help Students in Latest Episode of Change Starts Here

Marion, Ohio – Being an educator is a challenging and rewarding job, and nobody knows that better than Olympia Della Flora, the current superintendent for Marion City Schools in Ohio. In a recent episode of the podcast Change Starts Here, host Dustin Odham sat down with Della Flora to discuss her experience as an educator, […]

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Great education requires transformational leaders. What it also requires are great school boards. The Center for Public Education outlines eight characteristics encompassing an effective school board, from accountability and unification to team development and defining a vision for high expectations for student achievement and quality instruction. So, how does a school board become a […]

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Autism Charter Schools: Personalized Education Leads to Thriving Students

Autism Charter Schools often have a specific curriculum designed to meet the needs of students with ASD. This curriculum may include therapies such as applied behavior analysis (ABA), social skills training, and communication and sensory integration therapies. The schools may also provide occupational and speech therapy and assistive technology to help students learn. The […]

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Depending on the type of leadership role one takes in education, oftentimes, burnout is inevitable. According to Gallup research, K-12 educators report burnout the most, with four out of 10 indicating that burnout is a normal feeling for them. However, there are reasons for that and ways educators can reevaluate their performance in their […]

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A Generation of Education Innovation Seen Through the Eyes of an Online Education Visionary

It can feel like online, virtual learning came about during the pandemic. For many, it was their first taste of online education. The truth is, it’s been around for years—decades even. Online education doesn’t look and feel the way it did back in those early internet days when virtual public education options were scarce. […]

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It can feel like online, virtual learning came about during the pandemic. For many, it was their first taste of online education. The truth is, it’s been around for years—decades even. Online education doesn’t look and feel the way it did back in those early internet days when virtual public education options were scarce. […]

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Cambium Learning Group: Helping Teachers Teach and Students Learn

The education sector has gone through some major hurdles over the last few years. So whatever problems teachers and students were having before the COVID pandemic only got worse during and after. As challenging as things might be, it’s a challenge one company is more than happy to take on. On this episode of […]

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Change Starts Here: Together Is Better

The last few years of the COVID-19 pandemic emphasized how important community and togetherness are. While being alone and on your own has its upsides, so does being and engaging with others. It’s something that people who travel a lot might also recognize when they attend events that bring groups together. On this episode of […]

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The last few years of the COVID-19 pandemic emphasized how important community and togetherness are. While being alone and on your own has its upsides, so does being and engaging with others. It’s something that people who travel a lot might also recognize when they attend events that bring groups together. On this episode of […]

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The Alliance for Adult Education: Furthering Educational Opportunities in Workforce Development

There are currently millions of Americans who do not have a high school diploma or access to adult education opportunities that would help them grow their knowledge. With so many Americans missing education, there is a large potential skilled workforce that is just not being tapped into. Access to education for adults can dramatically change […]

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Since the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a huge shift in how we approach our work lives, so how do we take advantage of this shift to build a successful future of work that fits both employers and employees? Different opinions are flying around about what works best regarding issues such as burnout, how to […]

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Carrie Conover is familiar with the education landscape. She understands educators’ daily struggles after spending ten years in a classroom. Today, Conover is the CEO and Founder of Educators 2 Educators (E2E). E2E hosts live virtual training, connecting educators with each other and harnessing lessons from real-life experiences. Educators are wrapping up three years of […]

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Increasing Diversity in STEM Means Creating More Early Education Opportunities for STEM Exposure
March 23, 2023

It is no secret that STEM fields have long been lacking in diversity. Even as women have become the majority of holders for undergraduate degrees, they still are underrepresented in STEM. For example, recent research from the National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics shows meager progress on diversity in STEM; the STEM workforce […]

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Natural disasters are one of the most unpredictable, but expected forms of destruction that humanity can expect to happen anywhere and at any time. Unfortunately, many types of disasters result in the loss of life, in addition to wide-scale devastation. When it comes to educational facilities like schools, there’s a certain type of disaster response […]

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Keeping Our Mental Health in Check to Improve Our Everyday Work and Learning
March 22, 2023

One-third of people report feeling extreme stress, while 77 percent report their stress impacts their physical health, 73 percent report it impacts their mental health, and almost 50 percent state they experience difficulty sleeping due to stress. Considering that stress can have other detrimental impacts such as: causing impaired performance, mental health issues, high […]

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Seeking and Spreading Kindness
March 21, 2023

In this new world of war, recession, killings, pandemics, etc., it’s difficult to have a normal, settled mind, and so acts of kindness are slowly fading away. The woke mindset and people’s selfishness are creeping in and killing our societies. But we are still humans, no matter how nonchalant we pretend to be; we […]

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Great School Boards: Building a High Trust Team
March 21, 2023

Great education requires transformational leaders. What it also requires are great school boards. The Center for Public Education outlines eight characteristics encompassing an effective school board, from accountability and unification to team development and defining a vision for high expectations for student achievement and quality instruction. So, how does a school board become a […]

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March 20, 2023

Autism Charter Schools often have a specific curriculum designed to meet the needs of students with ASD. This curriculum may include therapies such as applied behavior analysis (ABA), social skills training, and communication and sensory integration therapies. The schools may also provide occupational and speech therapy and assistive technology to help students learn. The […]

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Depending on the type of leadership role one takes in education, oftentimes, burnout is inevitable. According to Gallup research, K-12 educators report burnout the most, with four out of 10 indicating that burnout is a normal feeling for them. However, there are reasons for that and ways educators can reevaluate their performance in their […]

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A Generation of Education Innovation Seen Through the Eyes of an Online Education Visionary
March 13, 2023

It can feel like online, virtual learning came about during the pandemic. For many, it was their first taste of online education. The truth is, it’s been around for years—decades even. Online education doesn’t look and feel the way it did back in those early internet days when virtual public education options were scarce. […]

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How Can Tech-Driven Personalized Learning Help Tackle Educational Inequality?
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There has been much talk about utilizing technology for fighting against educational inequality with personalized learning, especially amidst the remote teaching that arose from the pandemic. Cambium is one company that has disrupted this sector and provides education technology and supplemental PreK–12 solutions through digital-centric products and services. What, exactly, does Cambium offer to […]

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