A high school art classroom full of teenage students working on their art projects, the room is alive with creativity as they paint and draw in a well-lit space with modern décor.

The Intersection of Academics & Mental Health

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“You have to Maslow before you can Bloom.”

I heard this statement a few years ago and it has stuck with me. It often takes me back to my time as a first grade teacher. I was young, in my second year of teaching, and had a student in my class who would impact my view of education forever. Giovanni came to me as a first grader who, despite having attended Pre-K and Kindergarten, didn’t recognize the letter G. He would scream and cry and throw fits in the hallways, and my teammates felt sorry for me that I was his teacher (but were also glad they were not). The referral process for special education had been initiated.

Slingshot Challenge

Slingshot Challenge Educator Information Session

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Watch this special educator information session to learn more about the Slingshot Challenge for students ages 13–18, brought to you by our partners at National Geographic Society. This session is an opportunity for educators to receive an overview of the Slingshot Challenge basics, hear tips from educators who’ve participated in the challenge, and have questions answered. We also explore practical ways for educators to incorporate the Slingshot Challenge into their classrooms. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about the Slingshot Challenge and how to empower your students to participate in this engaging initiative!

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Encouraging Student Engagement for All Learners

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Student engagement is a crucial factor in academic success and fostering a love for lifelong learning. Engagement inspires students to practice and acquire the skills they need to succeed in and outside of the classroom. Research has demonstrated that engaged students tend to achieve higher academic performance, exhibit better retention rates, and cultivate strong communication skills. However, without adequate support and resources, students may become disinterested, or frustrated along the way. Through the implementation of interactive and hands-on activities and strategies, educators can create dynamic and meaningful learning experiences that ignite curiosity, promote self-discovery, and ultimately enhance academic achievement and success.

Webinar: Across industries, but especially in cybersecurity, the capabilities of AI stretch the imagination as to what it can do today and in the future. Should we run in fear of AI—or do we embrace it as a powerful new tool? How can we rein in AI to better serve our purposes? In this session, we will explore how AI works, how it can be effectively taught and responsibly used by high school students, and its applications in the field of cybersecurity with Mark Ciampa and Jill West

Enhancing Cybersecurity: Harness the Potential of AI to Defend Against Cyber Threats

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Across industries, but especially in cybersecurity, the capabilities of AI stretch the imagination as to what it can do today and in the future. Should we run in fear of AI—or do we embrace it as a powerful new tool? How can we rein in AI to better serve our purposes? In this session, we will explore how AI works, how it can be effectively taught and responsibly used by high school students, and its applications in the field of cybersecurity.

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The Importance of Differentiation and Scaffolding in K-12 Education

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In today’s diverse classrooms, teachers face the challenge of meeting the varied needs of their students. Differentiation and scaffolding are two instructional strategies that work together to create inclusive and effective learning environments. Scaffolding provides temporary support to help students reach their learning goals, while differentiation tailors instruction to meet individual needs…