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5 months ago
New York City

Anthony J. Alvarado, Former New York City Schools Chancellor, Dies at 81

Anthony J. Alvarado, the first Hispanic schools chancellor of New York City, has died at the age of 81.
Alvarado was known for his innovative approach to education, including rigorous teacher training and high expectations for students.
He believed that adults were responsible for the failure of children in the education system, and that poverty and other factors should not be used as excuses for poor outcomes. [ more ]
Chalkbeat
5 months ago
Education

Can artificial intelligence help teachers improve? A network of NYC schools wants to find out.

Urban Assembly, a network of small public high schools in New York City, is exploring the use of AI to provide feedback to teachers on their classroom instruction.
The network is working with the American Institutes of Research to develop an AI-powered tool that can help instructional coaches analyze videos of teachers delivering lessons and offer feedback.
While proponents argue that AI can save time for instructional coaches and improve the quality of teaching, some teachers have concerns about the accuracy, usefulness, and potential biases of the technology. [ more ]
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