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Artificial Intelligence Can Empower Educators – Q&A with Dr. Scott Muri

July 26, 2024

How can schools leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) to improve education? Educators have a chance to guide the development of AI for learning, ensuring its ethical and effective use. AI can empower teachers by handling routine tasks, allowing them to focus on personalized instruction. Students can benefit from AI-powered tutoring that tailors learning to their needs and improves outcomes. However, successful AI integration requires careful planning. Schools need clear policies, trained educators, and secure technology. Overcoming teacher skepticism is crucial. Showcasing successful AI use cases and transparently discussing challenges can win educators over. Ultimately, schools shouldn’t miss this opportunity to use AI for the benefit of their students. (298 characters)

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The District Leader’s Guide to AI: Transforming Tutoring with Artificial Intelligence

July 20, 2024

New white paper from Saga Education explores how AI can revolutionize tutoring & education. AI offers personalized learning, improves teacher training & provides data for educators. The paper offers insights for district leaders to integrate AI & prepare schools for the future of AI-driven learning. Download the full white paper to learn more!

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Launching Your Education Career: A Tutor’s Guide to Professional Development

July 15, 2024

Discouraged about education internships? Don’t be! This article offers alternative paths to a fulfilling educator career. Leverage past experiences (study groups!), discover your passion through tutoring (explain concepts, witness breakthroughs!), and network with professionals at conferences. If formal options are limited, create your own! Organize tutoring sessions, volunteer, and showcase your initiative. Remember, a love for learning and the ability to connect with students is key. Start your rewarding education journey through tutoring today!

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The Importance of Equity and Community in Thoughtful Innovation and Evaluation

July 7, 2024

AJ is a passionate advocate for education equity attends a conference and argues for increased research funding. When challenged by panelists who emphasize experience over research, he realizes the importance of including the community in research design to rebuild trust, especially for Black communities historically harmed by unethical studies. This op-ed highlights the need for both innovation and community-centered research to achieve equitable educational solutions.

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High-Impact Tutoring: Beyond ESSER Funds (Infographic)

July 3, 2024

Key Findings: Even though ESSER funding is running out, alternative funding sources are available for tutoring programs, including Title I funds, AmeriCorps grants, Federal Work-Study programs, Hawkins Grants, and Department of Labor apprenticeships. High-impact tutoring can significantly improve graduation rates, especially by focusing on interventions in grade three literacy and ninth-grade algebra. Tutoring pays off…

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Building an Educational Village: The Power of High-Impact Tutoring

June 24, 2024

For ten years, Saga Education has been at the forefront of a movement shattering the one-size-fits-all mold in education. We believe every student deserves personalized attention, and every teacher, a supportive village. That’s why we champion high-impact tutoring, a transformative approach that empowers educators and unlocks student potential. As we celebrate a decade of impact, let’s explore the power of this model and how it can revolutionize your classroom.