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Back to School Survey: 64% of Teens Not Learning About AI at School
Survey by Junior Achievement Finds That 60 Percent of Teens Say Main Purpose of Education is to Prepare for Future Job or Career (Colorado Springs, CO) – A new survey by Junior Achievement shows that nearly two-thirds of teens (64%) report that their schools or teachers do not teach about or encourage the use of AI as a learning tool. In the same survey, 60 percent of teens believe the main purpose of education is to prepare students for future jobs and careers. Research shows that AI is expected to have a pronounced impact on employment in the coming years. The survey of 1,008 teens between 13 and 17 was conducted by Big…
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Parent Demand for K–12 School Choice Reaches New High, New Survey Finds
28% of parents reported changing their child’s school in the past year, an estimated 18 million nationwide MIAMI, Aug. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Nearly three-quarters (74%) of U.S. parents of school-aged children, representing an estimated 47 million individual parents, considered sending at least one of their children to a different school over the past year, according to a new survey conducted by Navigate School Choice, a program of the nonprofit National School Choice Awareness Foundation (NSCAF). This survey, based on responses from 3,214 parents nationwide and conducted in June 2025, marks the highest recorded level of school consideration since NSCAF began tracking these trends. Unlike previous surveys conducted in January, this is…
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Tips for Children Starting Kindergarten & Books
Starting kindergarten is a big milestone for kids, and it can be an exciting (and sometimes nerve-wracking) time. Here are some tips to help children adjust and make the transition smoother: 1. Visit the School Ahead of Time 2. Establish a Routine 3. Talk Positively About Kindergarten 4. Practice Basic Skills 5. Encourage Social Skills 6. Foster Independence 7. Read Books About Kindergarten 8. Discuss Emotions 9. Prepare for Separation 10. Be Calm at Drop-off 11. Be Patient with Transitions 12. Create a Fun After-School Routine 13. Stay in Communication with the Teacher 14. Label Everything 15. Celebrate the Small Wins How does your child feel about kindergarten? Are there…
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