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Although artificial intelligence has created many opportunities in education, such as supporting individualized learning, providing tutoring, and increasing teacher efficiency, it also poses…
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When I transitioned from the bedside to academia, I expected to feel a bit disoriented. What I didn’t expect was how unprepared I’d feel in front of a classroom.…
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There’s no single path to becoming a great teacher. Some educators start in traditional classrooms, others arrive after careers that shaped them in…
Social support can lead to more positive attitudes towards science-related subjects in Australian teens, new research shows. The research, led by Dr. Erin…
In the United States, school calendars have long followed the same pattern: 9-month school years with a few short breaks throughout, and a…
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Australia’s peak teachers’ union and the Greens are calling for the Federal Government to rethink its school funding plan, with concerns that public…
Over the course of their careers, teachers develop their own lexicon for addressing classroom happenings. How many of these do you remember from…
I have some pretty strong opinions about theme days. More often than not, they are a burden on families (don’t get me started…
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The online education sector, which experienced rapid expansion during the COVID-19 pandemic, continues to thrive, with projections showing it will reach unprecedented levels…
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