Scottsdale's AI-first Alpha School has no teachers, costs $40k a year

At Alpha Schools, students spend only two hours learning core curriculum through a digital learning platform powered by artificial intelligence.
EdTech Magazine

Active Learning Classrooms Foster Collaboration Among Students

The classic mode of lecturing is pretty passive, with the teacher on the stage and delivering content and the students ...
The Hechinger Report

Biting, kicking, wandering the classroom: Teachers say there’s a rise in misbehavior even among the littlest kids

Teachers, districts and states are taking multiple approaches to curb what elementary teachers say is a trend of increasingly severe behavior problems in their classrooms.
Scientific American

After teaching for 30 years, Jen Roberts has found an unlikely ally in AI

Veteran teacher Jen Roberts explains why generative tools are more than just a platform for cheating—they’re a way to make ...
Edutopia

12 Ways to Activate Your Students’ Prior Knowledge

Threading prior knowledge into new material makes for more durable learning. Here are 12 research-backed, teacher-tested strategies to help kids unpack what they already know.
Edutopia

Making Use of a Worked Example to Improve Learning

By explicitly modeling each step of a problem and gradually fading away supports, teachers can give students a clear path to mastering new content.

In The Age Of AI, New School Models Are Writing Their Own Rules

As AI tools evolve at a rapid pace, smaller, more flexible learning environments are well-positioned to test new approaches, develop expectations, and adjust as needed.
CNN

A Democrat flipped a state Senate seat in Texas. Republicans say it’s a ‘wake-up call’ for the midterms

A Democratic win in a special election in solidly red Texas is sparking a new wave of warnings from Republicans on Capitol Hill about finetuning messaging and revving up turnout heading into the ...
Indiatimes

How schools promote cultural respect in diverse classrooms

Classrooms today reflect the real world. Children sit beside peers from many cultures, languages, and beliefs. Schools play a strong role in shaping how students see these differences. When done with ...
Yahoo

RFK Jr. Just Flipped the Food Pyramid

During a January 7 press conference, the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services presented a new food pyramid with red meat, cheese, vegetables, and fruits pictured at the top. However, instead of ...
TechCrunch

Google Classroom’s new tool uses Gemini to transform lessons into podcast episodes

Google has introduced a new way to grab the attention of students who are avid podcast listeners. Now available in Google Classroom, teachers can use a new Gemini-powered tool that generates ...
Mansion Global

Flipped Homes Are Losing Their Luster in the U.S.—Blame High Mortgage Rates

Home flipping is flopping in the U.S., as higher mortgage rates are minimizing returns for sellers, according to a report from Realtor.com on Thursday. Though renovated homes attract more interest ...