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Analysis about America's education system by researchers, leaders and educators
AI in the Classroom
AI in the Classroom
11 AI Prompts Every Teacher Should Know
A useful guide that can help teachers save time, spark engagement and help students actually learn.
Jeremy Caplan
school finance
school finance
America’s Trillion-Dollar School System: 5 Trends Explain Where the Money Goes
Aldeman: Enrollment is down, spending has risen substantially and staffing has expanded, yet pay has stagnated and student outcomes remain uneven.
Chad Aldeman
analysis
analysis
The Big-District Superintendent Pipeline Has Run Dry. What Can School Boards Do?
Schoales: Finding a superintendent who can drive district improvement is hard, difficult work. But great public schools need serious leadership.
Van Schoales
music research
music research
Many Students Listen to Music to Focus and Stay Motivated While They Study – But It Doesn’t Always Help
Students should think about when music helps them stay motivated and when it becomes another distraction competing for their attention.
Bridget K. Daleiden, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Class Disrupted Podcast
Class Disrupted Podcast
Finale: Takeaways from a Season of AI in Education
Hosts Michael Horn and Diane Tavenner wrap up the seasons with a ‘no-holds-barred’ conversation on innovation and the future of schooling.
Michael B. Horn
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