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Many school districts across the country have instituted new smartphone bans this year, in the name of increasing student engagement and counteracting the negative effects that social media has on youth mental health. How effective have they been? And what are the tradeoffs? Listen to the EdSurge Podcast to find out: https://lnkd.in/e_tXMUiF #K12Education #SmartphoneBan #StudentEngagement

A new study found that Black and Hispanic students and those in low-income families who lived more than 30 miles from a public two-year college in Texas were significantly less likely to attend college. But white and Asian students in those same communities were slightly more likely than other students in the state to complete four-year degrees. Read more insights from the study: https://lnkd.in/g9FF_8z9 #Diversity #CollegeDeserts #University

"Nearly a decade in education, and I still wonder if I’ve truly existed. Does anyone see past my physical appearance? Do my titles of husband, father, teacher or coach even matter? Have I left an impact on anyone or anything? Am I invisible?" Gene Fashaw, a middle school math teacher at High Point Academy, reflects his experiences of being viewed as other people's expectations of his identity: https://lnkd.in/eYU2b_c6 #POC #EducationWorkforce #Identity

"When I incorporated units on racial injustice, criticism and pushback were immediate. Colleagues often self-censored, deeming certain texts and topics “too controversial” for our school community." Ryan Burns, an instructional coach in Rhode Island, writes for EdSurge's Voices about how recent curriculum legislation and implementation has left little room for students’ voices and lived experiences. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eDnhWRjW #SystemicChange #SchoolCurriculum #Identity

A recent study found that what matters for student outcomes isn’t so much money itself, but the number of supportive learning chances that a person gets. But how much does it matter when families gain income if they've been living in poverty? And why do all the high-quality programs out there seem to make such a little dent in boosting education achievement for students from low-income backgrounds? Read more: https://lnkd.in/e3hviQGR #Opportunities #Economy #AcademicAchievement

North Carolina’s child care programs aren’t consolidated under a public system. That makes it harder for early childhood programs to acquire funding and coordinate recovery from disasters such as Hurricane Helene, creating short- and long-term effects on children, families and communities. Local, state and national organizations — as well as individuals in communities across Western North Carolina — are providing resources and ways to address recovery of the early childhood community. Read more: https://lnkd.in/d2wA3pAp #ChildCare #HurricaneHelene #EarlyLearning

Social-emotional learning (SEL) has become a primary focus in many school’s strategic plans for student development. While teachers are attempting to adapt to both learn about and create space for SEL, it requires more time and consistency, with a heavy emphasis on time. Lauren Snelling, an early childhood counselor, discusses the effort needed and understanding the role of identity: https://lnkd.in/ehcgugpS #SocialEmotionalLearning #StudentDevelopment #Identity

Next Generation Science Standards integrate 3 dimensions: Science & Engineering Practices, Crosscutting Concepts, and Core Ideas. New approach moves beyond memorization to active engagement. #SponsoredContent Imagine Learning

Teachers being perceived as saints and martyrs due to the realities of their working conditions, instead of serious professionals, is one of the more glaring issues facing K-12 education in the United States. The lack of opportunity for career progression within the field disincentivizes a talented, driven and diverse workforce, which in turn inhibits the long term success of the education system. Read more from Rachel Herrerra on the professional experience for K-12 teachers: https://lnkd.in/du7K8PsJ #TeachingCareer #ProfessionalDevelopment #EducationSystem