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Los Angeles Unified School District Selects ClassVR by Avantis Education for Enhanced Virtual Reality Learning Experience for Students

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Los Angeles Unified School District Selects ClassVR by Avantis Education for Enhanced Virtual Reality Learning Experience for Students

Chicago — Los Angeles Unified School District (Los Angeles Unified) has selected ClassVR from Avantis Education, a global leader in educational virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR) technology, to bring innovative immersive learning experiences to students. With over 16,000 ClassVR headsets in use, this partnership supports Los Angeles Unified’s Instructional Technology Initiative and aims to give … Read more

The impact of a compassionate teacher on the school experience for young students

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The impact of a compassionate teacher on the school experience for young students

Paula Merrigan’s transitional kindergarten class is filled with pint-sized pupils who often refer to her as mom or grandma due to the strong bond she has with them. Merrigan prioritizes warmth in her interactions with the children, greeting them with a smile each morning, providing one-on-one attention throughout the day, and offering praise, hugs, and … Read more

What Are Students’ Opinions on Their Teachers?

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What Are Students’ Opinions on Their Teachers?

About The Author In my most recent Education Week column, I explored the topic of students’ perceptions of their teachers. The headline reads, “What Do Students Think of Their Teachers?” This question is crucial in understanding the dynamics of the student-teacher relationship and sheds light on the factors that contribute to a positive learning environment. … Read more

Penn State launches campaign to promote tutoring services for vulnerable students

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Penn State launches campaign to promote tutoring services for vulnerable students

Overall, the efforts at Penn State to increase student awareness and utilization of tutoring services through technology and personalized outreach have shown promising results. By leveraging data and technology, the university has been able to connect students to the resources they need at the right time, ultimately improving student outcomes and success. As the program … Read more

Study finds community college students located far from a four-year university are less inclined to transfer

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Study finds community college students located far from a four-year university are less inclined to transfer

Madera Community College is located in the rural Central Valley, with Fresno State being the closest four-year public university approximately 22 miles away. The proximity of community colleges to four-year universities plays a significant role in the transfer rates of students. A recent study by the RP Group, a nonprofit organization conducting research for California’s … Read more

Targeting financial assistance towards a shrinking demographic: middle-class students in certain universities.

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Targeting financial assistance towards a shrinking demographic: middle-class students in certain universities.

WATERVILLE, Maine — Emily Kayser finds the idea of covering her son’s college tuition on a teacher’s salary to be daunting. To pay for it, she is considering what she can sell. Kayser, who was visiting Colby College with her high school-age son, Matt, is part of the many Americans in the middle who earn … Read more

Israel-Hamas ranked as a top issue by only 11% of college students

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Israel-Hamas ranked as a top issue by only 11% of college students

A survey conducted in September among 1,012 students revealed that the economy and cost of living are the most crucial issues influencing students’ voting decisions in the upcoming election. 52 percent of respondents selected this as the most important issue. Other significant concerns identified in the survey, which was carried out by Inside Higher Ed … Read more

Demand for civics education increases among students, yet it remains under-taught in schools.

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Demand for civics education increases among students, yet it remains under-taught in schools.

With just three weeks left before a fiercely contested U.S. election, it is crucial that the voices of students are heard, even those who are not yet eligible to vote. However, many students lack the necessary knowledge about civic issues to form informed opinions. This lack of knowledge is in part due to the decline … Read more

The importance of Proposition 2 for students and schools in California

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The importance of Proposition 2 for students and schools in California

Classrooms for career technical education are overcrowded, and the Wasco Union High School District is looking to expand them with Proposition 2. After years of neglect and lack of investment, it is evident that California’s schools are in urgent need of repair. Many school districts in the state struggle with old and unsafe buildings, outdated … Read more

Students with obesity often struggle academically, potentially due to teacher prejudice.

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Students with obesity often struggle academically, potentially due to teacher prejudice.

Almost daily at the public elementary school she attended in Montgomery County, Maryland, Stephanie heard comments about her weight. Kids in her fifth-grade class called her “fatty” instead of her name, she recalled; others whispered, “Do you want a cupcake?” as she walked by. One classmate spread a rumor that she had diabetes. Stephanie was … Read more