The recent paid suspension of Heather Hamilton, an English teacher from the Catholic school board in London, Ontario, for teaching Lawrence Hill's novel The Book of Negroes has reignited a heated debate about the role of sensitive language in education. The controversy stems from the School Board’s policy against including educational materials containing the N-word on required … [Read more...] about Lawrence Hill Defends Teacher in Book Censorship Controversy
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South Korea is abandoning AI Digital Textbooks for some subjects
A new School year begins in March of 2025, and the South Korean government announced that it is scaling back on its plans to implement AI-driven digital textbooks for the classroom. The digital conversion of paper-based books for mathematics, English and informatics courses will go ahead as planned for third- and fourth-grade students, seventh-graders and first-year high school … [Read more...] about South Korea is abandoning AI Digital Textbooks for some subjects
Incorporating Reading into Company Incentive Programs is a Sustainable Workplace Trend
Since the Big Quit in 2020, employers have been searching for innovative and sustainable ways to attract potential candidates to fill significant gaps in their workforce. Rather than simply increasing salaries, many companies are offering benefits and Employee Recognition Programs (ERPs) as low-cost incentives to attract new workers and reward current employees. One popular … [Read more...] about Incorporating Reading into Company Incentive Programs is a Sustainable Workplace Trend
E-Notebooks are better than using laptops for students
In school, laptops are the primary method for taking notes by typing. Few people take notes by hand anymore, but this has changed significantly in the past few years with the emergence of e-notebooks like the Kindle Scribe, Kobo Libra/Sage, Remarkable, and Boox devices. What is the best way for students to study and retain knowledge? A study published in the Association of … [Read more...] about E-Notebooks are better than using laptops for students
Book Bans in U.S. Schools are Increasing Exponentially
Book bans are increasingly becoming common in US schools. In the 2022-23 school year, PEN America reported 3,362 book bans, affecting 1,557 unique titles. And its latest data, released Nov. 1, 2024, shows that the number of book bans soared in the 2023-24 school year to more than 10,000, with Florida and Iowa accounting for over 8,000 of them. Thousands of titles are from … [Read more...] about Book Bans in U.S. Schools are Increasing Exponentially
New report finds children are not reading for pleasure anymore
Children in the United Kingdom no longer seem to be reading for pleasure. The National Literacy Trust conducted a report stating that children ages 8 to 18 found 34.6% read for fun. This is the lowest level recorded by the charity since it began surveying children about their reading habits 19 years ago. This data comes from a survey of 76,000 children. The gender gap in … [Read more...] about New report finds children are not reading for pleasure anymore
The Fact of the Matter is The Book Of has 22 volumes
Before the Internet of Things, encyclopedias were the reference books we used to learn about things. Websites like Wikipedia and Encyclopedia Britannica often source information from them. The boomer generation relied on these books for classroom learning materials. Encyclopedias were well-researched, factual, and varied in series, brands, and volumes. Britannica was the most … [Read more...] about The Fact of the Matter is The Book Of has 22 volumes
Overdrive has entered the publishing business
School libraries are under increasing pressure. However, research shows that schools with dedicated librarians see significant improvements in reading proficiency and academic performance. As digital resources expand, libraries are more than places to borrow books; they are essential for providing equitable access to information and technology, ensuring that all students can … [Read more...] about Overdrive has entered the publishing business
Artificial Intelligence and the Modern Classroom
In the opening sequence of The Jetsons cartoon, Elroy would fly out of the car in a tiny bubble to get to school. His classroom was a digital learning space with robot teachers and interactive tools similar to the ones developed today. Though we're not quite at the point of bubble spaceships, artificial intelligence apps like Ello and Magic School are leading us in the right … [Read more...] about Artificial Intelligence and the Modern Classroom
Back to School: Embracing Elearning Technology
As the new school year approaches, parents search for the latest gear to prepare their kids for the first day. While school supplies and clothing strain family finances, adding tech gadgets can throw the household budget off track. With the current cost of living, many parents question whether investing in technology is worth it. Experts suggest that notebooks, e-readers, … [Read more...] about Back to School: Embracing Elearning Technology