Professional Development
The Tenement Museum in New York City hosts its second annual summer teacher institute, helping educators explore teaching immigration history and connect it with students' own family stories. Participating teachers say this approach makes students more engaged with history and fosters an understanding of diverse cultures.
A National Military Family Association survey reveals that 22% of military teens report low mental well-being, and nearly 30% had thoughts of self-harm in the past six months. Experts emphasize the need for schools to establish preventive support systems, including peer connections and trusted adults, to counter the effects of frequent relocations and deployments.
This week's review focuses on enrollment changes, teacher vacancies, social media lawsuits, AI applications, phone bans, and progress on multiple education policies.
Before becoming an educator, Jared Bloom was an internet industry professional. In 2000, he began teaching in New York City public schools, later taking on administrative roles, and now serves as the superintendent of the Franklin Square Union Free School District. The district, with 1,900 students from pre-kindergarten through sixth grade, is integrating AI in a 'human-first' manner. Bloom spoke with K-12 Dive about the use of AI tools, teacher training, and communication strategies with parents.