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Teachers taking a sick day should be simple, but for many, it’s not. Stigma, guilt, and the challenge of finding a substitute often make educators push through illness instead of taking the rest they need. Schools that prioritize teacher well-being find ways to remove these barriers—whether through strong sub systems, clear policies, or a supportive culture that encourages self-care. How does your school handle teachers taking sick days? Share your school’s solutions in the comments on Edutopia.org:

When students engage multiple senses to learn, they’re more likely to remember and develop a deeper understanding of the material. Edutopia’s Youki Terada and Stephen Merrill break down the research behind powerful multimodal learning strategies: #EducationResearch #EdResearch #Education #MultimodalLearning

Please join me! Edutopia Sessions: Reclaiming Your Time with AI Registration link: https://bit.ly/41GVRFW Teaching is demanding, and time is one of the scarcest resources. But what if AI tools could help teachers not just save time, but use it in ways that best serve them and their students? Join us for a free, hour-long online event where we explore how educators can use AI to enrich their teaching—without losing the personal touch that makes their work so impactful. Our panel of experienced educators will share how AI can: ~Reduce burdens and streamline tasks ~Help teachers spend more time on meaningful, student-centered work ~Support overwhelmed educators while enhancing learning experiences This conversation is about using technology to make your time more effective, enhancing both your work and your students' experiences. Meet the Panelists Jennifer Roberts – A teacher with 25+ years of experience teaching English Language Arts and social science and in grades 7-12. She is the co-author of Power Up: Making the Shift to 1:1 Teaching and Learning. Michelle Manning – An Instructional Technology Integration Specialist with over 30 years of experience. She focuses on ensuring equitable access to learning opportunities and using technology as a digital co-teacher to enhance curriculum. Eric Cross – A middle school STEM teacher at Albert Einstein Academies and an adjunct professor at the University of San Diego, specializing in technology, learning, and science methods. Eric also hosts the Science Connections and Beyond My Years podcasts. Moderated by Paige Tutt, co-editor of Edutopia’s The Wired Classroom, who writes and curates content on innovative teaching practices, including technology integration. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain practical, time-saving strategies from educators who are already putting AI to work in their classrooms. Edutopia - George Lucas Educational Foundation

A recent survey of the Edutopia community revealed: Over 50% of respondents use AI at least a few times a month to support their teaching practice. Roughly 10% use it every day. One big, related question we hear is: How can AI help me enrich my teaching without losing the personal touch that makes my work as an educator so impactful? We’re exploring this question in a NEW virtual session, focusing on how educators are using AI tools to reclaim their time. Edutopia’s Paige Tutt will host. Our panelists, Jen Roberts, Michelle Manning, and Eric Cross, will share practical examples and live demos! The session starts Thursday, March 20 at 7 p.m. ET/ 4 p.m. ET. You can RSVP here: https://bit.ly/41GVRFW

Misinformation is having a moment (again)—and it’s likely your students have picked up some mistaken beliefs about their own cognition. ⚠️ Here’s how to fight the misinformation and debunk 7 common myths in your classroom.

Award-winning principal Bethany Coughlin talked to Edutopia about how she constructed a sustainable, equitable school leadership model—one that holds teachers and administrators accountable and keeps them invested, while also avoiding burnout. 🏫

In case you missed it: Our yearly recap of must-read studies, from the “small wins” that keep students motivated to the neuroscience of peer pressure.

The downfall of whole-book reading. Pushing back on AI in the classroom. Glimmers of hope for student mental health. Here are the trends that sparked passionate debates among educators in 2024. 💬 https://edut.to/40ilyxe

I look forward to Edutopia - George Lucas Educational Foundation's research roundup each year. They just published "The 10 Most Significant Education Studies of 2024." Every single one of these 10 studies is worth a deep dive for any education professional or parent. I have strong personal and professional interests in just about all of them! Check it out to get up to speed with warm demanders, Covid's long tail, the contagion of inattention, where the utility of AI vaporizes in long-term retention, a slight reprieve for the youth mental health crisis, a call to avoid over-simplifying the Science of Reading, and lots more. Check it out! And thanks, Edutopia + all the researchers whose work is published here. https://lnkd.in/gRma-6Wk