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4 Strategies For Teaching With AI Effectively

By Erik Ofgang Published

Health sciences professor Humberto López Castillo urges students to use AI to help with science research, but never to lose sight of the human element.

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Hot School Days Are Negatively Impacting Student Achievement. Here’s What You Can Do

By Erik Ofgang Published

Research shows a clear link between heat and decreased test scores. Here's what teachers can do to mitigate that.

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5 Ways for New Teachers to Mentally Prepare for Teaching

By Stephanie Smith Budhai, Ph.D. Published

If you’re a new teacher, here’s what you need to know about getting your mind right for the classroom

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Building A Healthy District From the Top Down

By Ray Bendici Published

When Craig Aarons-Martin decided to focus on improving his own wellness, he invited his school community to join him. And they succeeded together.

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4 Ways to Improve Edtech Ergonomics

By Erik Ofgang Published

Strategies for limiting physical strain and discomfort with better edtech ergonomics.

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What is Health At Every Size? What Educators Need to Know

By Erik Ofgang Published

Health at Every Size may get better results without the stigma by focusing on overall health and wellness rather than weight .

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5 Ways Technology is Being Used in Phys Ed

By Erik Ofgang Published

From videos to heart rate monitors, here are some of the ways phys ed teachers are using technology to connect with their students.

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5 Covid Classroom Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

By Erik Ofgang Published

It's human nature to let down our guard in certain situations. However, with Omicron spreading, here are some Covid-related risks to monitor.

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What Type of Mask Should Educators Wear?

By Erik Ofgang Published

Educators should be wearing better masks, says Dr. Joseph G. Allen, director of the Healthy Buildings Program at Harvard University’s T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

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Test to Stay: CDC Encourages COVID Prevention Strategy to Keep Students in Class

By Erik Ofgang Published

Some school districts across the country have implemented test-to-stay strategies since the beginning of the school year, but the CDC recently gave the mitigation strategy its strongest endorsement yet

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