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The unseen connection between student absenteeism and teacher burnout
The current education crisis isn't just about the need to support student academic recovery--it's also about teacher retention. As districts nationwide struggle to keep classrooms staffed, many fail to recognize a key driver of teacher burnout: chronic absenteeism.
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How to integrate environmental concepts into every subject
Key points: As a teacher and advocate for environmental education, I’ve seen students around the country feeling “eco-anxiety.” When I was in the classroom, I quickly learned that students are feeling this eco-anxiety whether we’re talking about climate change or not. I asked myself:
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Meeting the rising demand for school-based speech and behavioral support
As districts and schools nationwide struggle to find qualified therapists, particularly speech-language pathologists and board-certified behavior analysts (BCBAs), there’s a growing demand for these specialized professionals.
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Edtech gone rogue? Tackling “Dirty Stream” attacks amidst uncontrolled app overloads
In May 2024, Microsoft identified a critical vulnerability pattern targeting Android applications, ominously called “Dirty Stream.” This vulnerability allows malicious apps to overwrite files, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution, token theft, and data manipulation.
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What I learned building an AI tool for my own kids (and millions more worldwide)
A recent survey found that 88 percent of U.S. parents believe AI is essential to their children’s education, but most aren’t even sure whether the technology is being used in their child’s classroom.
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