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Nine states have passed versions of Alyssa’s Law and about 20 more are considering similar legislation. A federal version is also in review, which could make silent emergency alerting a requirement in public schools nationwide. Read more here.

Need funding for school communications and/or safety? Dr. Don Gemeinhardt shares active opportunities, key dates and guidance on aligning projects with available funding. He's also following the grant landscape in general and his updates are really helpful. boxlight.com/9cb538

True. It looks more like “support,” which also doesn’t fit. So the only way to get any engagement on LinkedIn is to post about sunshine and rainbows.

LinkedIn's toxic positivity is a bit much. Choice of reactions:

NY public schools tell Trump administration they won't comply with DEI order New York state school officials have told the Trump administration that they will not comply with its demands to end diversity, equity and inclusion practices, despite the administration’s threats to ...

I♥️NY

Teachers are nearly twice as likely as others to suffer from chronic vocal issues. I remember my daughter telling me one of her teachers was having surgery for a voice disorder about 10 years ago. Still a problem. #EduSky
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I’m confused. Are we boycotting Walmart or are we buying everything in the store?

Good monthly insight on what’s happening with federal school grant funding. #EduSky

Sharing this webinar for anyone working in special education. Registration page: www.casecec.org/case-collect... #EduSky

A Hit of Dopamine Tells Baby Birds When Their Song Practice Is Paying Off | Duke Today

"It takes a zebra finch chick about three months from hatching to become a proficient singer."

This is the cutest study ever. Also a good reminder of the role that dopamine plays in learning. #EduSky

How the brain links related memories formed close in time If you’ve ever noticed how memories from the same day seem connected while events from weeks apart feel separate, a new study reveals the reason: Our brains physically link memories that occur close i...

Fascinating study from Ohio State University explores why memories from the same day seem connected, while events from weeks apart don't.

When a memory forms, nearby dendrites in the brain capture information that arrives within a few hours, linking those memories together. #EduSky

Mastery of Language Could Predict Longevity A recent study has linked longevity specifically to verbal fluency, the measure of one's vocabulary and ability to use it.

Mr. Milchick is basically immortal. Researchers at the University of Geneva studied four cognitive abilities and found a link between verbal fluency and increased longevity. #EduSky

15% of Students Have Hearing Loss. Are Your Classrooms Equipped to Help? On the Education Talk Radio podcast, Jaime Mendez of Boxlight discussed why it’s time for schools to make classroom audio systems a standard feature.

Interesting conversation about how common hearing issues are and how they impact learning. #EduSky

On March 11, my entire office, State and Grantee Relations, at the US… | Khloé Graczyk, MPA | 59 comments On March 11, my entire office, State and Grantee Relations, at the US Department of Education was terminated and given 10 days to “transition.” Quickly… | 59 comments on LinkedIn

We’re about to learn the hard way that a nation can’t be run like a tech startup. Our kids and teachers deserve so much better. #EduSky

Teaching kids how to become better citizens In our polarized society, a new study offers hope for the future: Even young children can learn to discuss and argue about meaningful problems in a respectful and productive way.Researchers at The Ohi...

After completing the Digital Civic Learning curriculum, 4th graders improved both their debating skills and their ability to think critically from multiple angles. #EduSky #EdResearch

• Claim-evidence integration rose from 27% to 43%
• Disciplinary thinking jumped from 27% to 48%

The South Surges Academically in Alternative View of National Exam The Urban Institute’s demographic adjustments to the Nation’s Report Card reveal a new K–12 hierarchy stretching through the American South.

"The states that get adjusted up love this.
The states that get adjusted down ignore it."
I think it's helpful to see it. #EduSky #EdPolicy

Celebrating The First American Women in District Leadership The history of female Superintendents - 3 of the first American women to serve as district leaders: Ella Flagg Young, Dr. Constance Clayton & Phebe Sudlow

Female superintendents are now making 1% more than males — that's a promising stat to consider as we kick off #WomensHistoryMonth!
#EduSky #HerStory #EqualPay

Victory Gardens on the World War II Home Front (U.S. National Park Service)

During World War II, Americans planted 20 million "victory gardens" to reduce the strain on food supplies. Today, it's a huge sacrifice to avoid buying things from Walmart and Amazon for ONE day?

We should extend the economic blackout through all of March and beyond. Inconvenience is good for us.

‘As Inclusive as We’ve Always Been’: Districts Resist Ed Dept’s Warning on Race The department is set to begin enforcing the policy March 1, but has yet to offer specifics on how. On Thursday, it unveiled a website called EndDEI.

I've been listening to educators, leaders and support staff across the country for many years and I'm 100% sure of one thing: They're going to keep doing what's best for students. #EduSky

UTEC, Inc - Career Page Explore open job opportunities at UTEC, Inc.

Anyone near Lowell, Massachusetts looking for a rewarding & impactful career in social justice?

UTEC (utecinc.org) is a fantastic organization that helps young adults overcome the challenges of poverty, gang involvement & unemployment—they currently have a bunch of open positions.

Leveraging Technology to Meet Title I Priorities How classroom technology supports Title I priorities & creates engaging learning environments that maximize funding impact for long-term sustainability.

With #ESSER ending, Title I funding will be an absolute lifeline for eligible schools that need to modernize their tech infrastructure. This is an interesting look at how #edtech supports several Title I requirements. #EduSky blog.mimio.com/leveraging-t...

What do education leaders need to know about the Department of Education's new guidance on race and civil rights? On February 28, join Brookings for a webinar with education and legal scholars to discuss the legality of the Department of Education's February 14 guidance letter.

#DEI programs are now considered civil rights violations. That is some next-level gaslighting.

This webinar on Friday looks great. #EduSky

Arne Duncan and John King: Musk and Trump Are at War With Public Education (Opinion) Two former ed. secretaries explain what’s at stake in dismantling the U.S. Department of Education.

“We know that the best ideas for improving learning will not come from Washington but from teachers and leaders on the front lines.” Thank you @arneduncan.bsky.social & @johnbkingjr.bsky.social #EduSky
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Superintendent Salaries & Gender The surprising comparative breakdown of pay among male and female leaders.

This is refreshing!

“Male superintendents across all district enrollments earned 99.5 percent of what females earned in 2023-24.” #EduSky #EdLeadership

The building blocks of math students need to excel A flexible understanding of how numbers work is as important to math as phonics is to reading

Parents, if you’re unable to help your kids with their #math homework because it’s not the way you learned it, that’s a good thing! #EduSky @hechingerreport.org

I hear you, dumpster.

The Black Innovators Behind Today’s Classroom Technology Celebrating the Black innovators who have revolutionized EdTech, AI learning & digital communication—advancing the technology that powers schools today.

Step into any modern classroom and you'll see how:

• Jackson & Croak revolutionized digital collaboration
• Woods’ automation has shaped smart classrooms
• Carruthers’ imaging has enhanced science education
• Johnson’s math is powering today's AI learning tools

#EduSky #BlackHistoryMonth

The Impact of Immigration Policy on Schools - edWeb Join us for an edLeader Panel discussion on the challenges many school leaders are facing as a result of the new immigration and deportation policies.

On Tuesday, a panel of 3 superintendents will discuss the impact of this administration’s callous approach to immigration.

Meet the Compton Teacher Who Sparked Kendrick Lamar’s Love for Words - Because of Them We Can Black teachers matter! Kendrick Lamar just put on an outstanding performance at Super Bowl LIX, featuring appearances by Samuel L. Jackson, SZA, and tennis icon Serena Williams. But before Kendrick La...

"Inge saw his potential early on and encouraged him to refine his skills. He placed a thesaurus in Lamar’s hands, circling words that could expand his vocabulary and enhance his storytelling." ❤️🥹
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