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Evidence in Ed Tech: A Matter of Importance

When evaluating which ed tech tools to adopt, evidence of impact is one of the most important factors to consider.
Research Teams to Explore and Scale Tech-Supported Learning Approaches

A new network of technology, school systems, and researchers is forming to "better understand and scale innovative learning acceleration approaches" and improve student outcomes.
Los Angeles Unified School District Adopts VR Learning Platform, Resources

Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) recently announced a partnership with Avantis Education to bring educational virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR) solution ClassVR to its students. A news release reports that the district has already deployed more than 16,000 ClassVR headsets as part of the Los Angeles Unified Instructional Technology Initiative.
Apple Launches New Free Classroom Resources

Apple has introduced a collection of free "Everyone Can Create" resources to help teachers engage students with interactive lesson ideas.
5 Lessons Learned from an AI Early Adopter

A 6th grade ELA teacher offers best practices based on his experience using AI tools and features in the classroom.
Iowa Department of Education to Provide Personalized Reading Tutor Tool to All Iowa Elementary Schools

The Iowa Department of Education has invested $3 million to make EPS Learning's AI-powered Reading Assistant tool available to public and nonpublic elementary schools

The Sky Is Not Falling: Turnitin Urges Educators to ‘Meet the Moment’ of ChatGPT

Turnitin is preparing to launch its new AI writing detection tool and related features to help educators better understand ChatGPT — and show them teachers how to use AI to save themselves time and how to tweak assignments so that ChatGPT cannot earn a good grade on writing homework. Hear why the former teachers working on these tools at Turnitin believe that ChatGPT has presented a growth opportunity for writing instruction.
Tutoring Triumphs in Texas: Ector County ISD's Unique Approach Yielding Remarkable Progress

Over the three years since Ector County ISD launched its tutoring program, the district has achieved remarkable growth, and superintendent Scott Muri recently joined THE Journal Insider podcast host Kristal Kuykendall to share some of the lessons learned during the pilot and implementation, such as its use of outcomes-based tutoring contracts, highly structured tutoring sessions, and teacher involvement.

From Fundamentals to Plus: Finding your “Perfect Fit” Google Workspace License for Your School

Did you know about Google Workspace for Education’s four different licenses, all bursting with tools and features to elevate teaching and learning? Now the question is, “which one best suits teachers, admins, and students at my school?” Check out this snappy comparison guide of all the Google Workspace for Education licenses!
High-Dosage Tutoring Models for K-12 School Districts

Students are struggling and need individualized instruction. High dosage tutoring works. Download this whitepaper today to learn how the logistical challenge of scaling effective programs for school districts can be solved and the best practices to do so!
Implementing Search and Generating AI for Your Knowledge Base

It can be intimidating to implement search for your knowledge base especially when building a state of the art generative AI experience for your end-users. Download this whitepaper to learn more!

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