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MindShift explores the future of learning, covering cultural and tech trends and innovations in education. Find the MindShift Podcast at https://t.co/fbpQB5xibO

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Traci Thomas shares how she chooses books for her young kids, why she rereads her favorites with them, and how her author interviews shaped her reading goals. @callmeKi @thestackspod_ https://t.co/O1qmbLSiTI
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We talk with The Stacks Podcast host Traci Thomas about books she hopes to read with her young children when they're older.
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Back-and-forth conversations with young children—known as “serve and return”—are critical for their brain development, language, and emotional growth. @hechingerreport @jackiemader https://t.co/KvnE77PLCn
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A growing number of cities, states and individual child care programs are pouring resources into training teachers on the importance of talking to kids as much as possible.
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Not all questions are created equal. A good question has purpose, clarity, and sparks deeper thinking. https://t.co/kv31Y4WUAK
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6-7 became disruptive enough that some schools tried to ban it. But if you can’t beat ’em — and you really can’t — then join ’em. @Chalkbeat https://t.co/5NA9K9pNK2
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We asked teachers around the country how they’re handling the giggles, shouts, and sometimes intense disruption caused by the 6-7 trend. Here’s what they said.
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A report finds offering algebra isn’t enough. The real barrier for many students, especially marginalized groups, is being given the opportunity to take it. @K12DiveNews https://t.co/oCxCB7iVK4
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About 3 in 5 schools offer algebra in 8th grade, with access much lower in rural areas, high-poverty schools and for Black students in particular, NWEA said.
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AI mental health chatbots are filling gaps in school counseling and offering support around the clock. But experts say they’re not a substitute for real human care. https://t.co/hha1TrivjY
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With school counselors outnumbered and mental health workers overloaded, can AI chatbots help students with immediate needs without taking the darker turn of AI companions?
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Letting students lead investigations helps them feel like they’re truly doing science. Here are a few key things to keep in mind. @edutopia @HannahBradley_9 https://t.co/UvUTNnTHOa
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High school students get the most out of lessons when they receive direct support along with consistent opportunities to explore concepts on their own.
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More teachers are getting basic AI training, but @educationweek surveys show ongoing support is still rare. https://t.co/mjr5PmrTdM
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AI is now embedded into many of the tools that students and teachers use daily.
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A study finds special ed teacher turnover falls into three categories: leaving the field, shifting to general ed or moving to a new school. @K12DiveNews https://t.co/YwGE4H48GC
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A new study finds that state and local policies need to target not only attrition but also the reasons behind turnover.
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Eyal says teens are losing chances to share real vulnerability with peers, while online “vulnerability content” floods them without asking for any true connection. https://t.co/7jJ7hUU1BH
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Social media algorithms propel emotional content to the top of one's feed. But what is the impact on the teens who see so much of it?
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Students earn “brag tags,” tiny book-themed charms, when they discuss the books they read. A simple, fun way to motivate reading. @sljournal https://t.co/3zW5Z9UdTW
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Brag tags and a parent book club created better, more engaged readers at South Park Elementary School in Deerfield, IL.
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Experts say teachers should be strategic about how they use tech tools to communicate with parents. @educationweek @AlysonRKlein https://t.co/rWrTdgP24t
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Two nonprofits teamed up to create a toolkit of resources schools can use to help families.
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Although much of our understanding of human courage comes from the adult field, one study examined the link between fear and courage in children aged eight to 13. @GreaterGoodSC https://t.co/Tb9nTJHsgL
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Researchers have examined the personality traits, the brain circuits, and the learnings that lead to children's heroic acts of courage.
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With young kids we teach by doing. With teens we support their autonomy, says psychologist Christen Manangan. @ParentMap https://t.co/qFrpsfnLUZ
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Useful insights and practical tips that help keep kids motivated
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A national analysis shows boys don’t perform or behave better with male teachers in elementary school. Benefits may emerge later in middle or high school. @hechingerreport @jillbarshay https://t.co/BfI3V17HxH
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A teacher’s gender doesn’t matter for young boys, national study shows. 
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