Michelle Pacansky-Brock

High quality STEM instruction and learning should be a key priority for colleges and universities across the U.S. — but only a small number of students currently benefit from the use of evidence-based methods for teaching STEM subjects. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gpKBG_JW

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Biliteracy is a crucial skill that enables students to read, write, and thrive in two languages. But how can we measure and support their progress when policies and practices have not kept pace with the expansion of these instructional programs? Our newest whitepaper provides critical insights, practical tools, and policy-driven guidance to support educators and decision-makers in shaping more effective biliteracy strategies. Learn more: https://bit.ly/43jB7Xz

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Monday Accessibility Tip: 💡 Preparing for ADA Title II Compliance As a state and local agency (including public schools K12 and Higher Ed.) it's important to start planning for ADA Title II compliance if you haven’t already. The new rule, effective in 2026-2027, aligns digital accessibility standards with WCAG 2.1 AA. Here’s what you can do to get ready: Start reviewing your online learning materials, websites, and LMS platforms to ensure they’re accessible. Ensure all multimedia, including videos and podcasts, has captions, transcripts, and alt text. Get feedback from users with disabilities to ensure a truly inclusive experience (and pay them for their time). Make sure everyone involved in creating and managing digital content understands WCAG 2.1 guidelines and how they apply to your work. Don’t wait until the deadline, start making these adjustments now to ensure a smoother transition and a more inclusive learning environment. See the comments for more information and resources.

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STEM education has transitioned from a "nice to have" to an essential component of today's K-12 curriculum. The challenge lies in the complexity of many existing solutions, placing excessive demands on teachers in terms of technical expertise, preparation time, and troubleshooting. This often leads to underutilization of STEM tools despite heavy investments by districts and regions. The primary issue stems from incomplete tools that lack structured curriculum, require expensive equipment, or fail to provide continuity across grade levels. Particularly with open code solutions, constructing a cohesive learning sequence spanning a semester can be time-consuming. Therefore, the selection of a robust online platform is crucial, one that offers: - Pre-designed curriculum in line with educational standards - Low technical requirements for teachers - Interactive, project-based learning experiences for students - Real-time monitoring tools for educators and administrators - Integrated competitive challenges to enhance student engagement With these elements in place, implementation becomes straightforward and, more importantly, effective. It ensures that every student, regardless of their background, has the opportunity to unleash their full potential. At CoderZ, our commitment is to democratize STEM education, making it accessible, engaging, and impactful for all learners.

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What if disruption could actually fuel progress? This episode of EDUCAUSE Shop Talk explores how institutions can stop reacting to change and start using it as a strategic advantage – especially when it comes to building a stronger, more future-ready workforce. https://lnkd.in/gSnfj-Xe

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In this visual, I compiled a collection of guides, toolkits, and frameworks drawn from the Arizona Generative Artificial Intelligence in K–12 Education Guidance (2025). These resources cover everything from general classroom use and AI leadership to data privacy, academic integrity, family engagement, and AI literacy. Highlights include: 1. TeachAI & aiEDU: Toolkits and classroom-ready curricula 2. Common Sense & Future of Privacy Forum: Guidance on youth data protection and responsible use 3. MIT & Stanford: Curriculum resources and literacy lessons for students 4. ILO & European Commission: Global frameworks on ethical and effective AI integration As educators step into a school year where AI will play an even greater role, these resources can help ensure its use is safe, ethical, and truly supportive of learning. Links to the PDF version of this visual together with Arizona AI guidance are in the first comment! #AIforTeachers #EdTech #BackToSchool #ArtificialIntelligence #EducationalTechnology

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