What do teachers need to know this week about AI, edtech tools, privacy risks, and time-saving features? In this fast-paced news update, Vicki Davis — the Cool Cat Teacher — shares teacher-tested headlines that impact the classroom. From Google's bulk grading feature to concerns about AI eye-tracking and international AI policy, this episode is packed with insights that matter. Also, a huge health concern with touching the receipts of many of your local retailers.

💡 Includes a teacher tip on using data for AP test prep — and a heads-up about a surprising classroom health hazard!

🗓️ Show notes + resources: www.coolcatteacher.com/e894

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In this inspiring episode, Principal Carlos Ramirez, named "2024 Principal of the Year" by the Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents shares how he turned a school tradition into a movement for community and inclusion. Discover how he builds trust with families, shows up for students, and leads a school where every child feels they belong. This is a must-listen for school leaders and teachers who want to create a culture of care and connection.

• Leading with Compassion During Crisis: How Carlos returned to school during the pandemic to support families without internet access.

• A Walk to End Homelessness: How replacing Halloween with a community fundraiser became a new, inclusive tradition.

• Making Attendance Personal: The powerful impact of walking students to school and starting conversations that build trust.

• Why Belonging Matters More Than Buzzwords: Carlos explains how to avoid division by focusing on every student’s humanity.

🔗 Show page: www.coolcatteacher.com/e893

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Can grammar really be fun? Yes! In this episode, literacy coach and author Patty McGee shares fresh, playful ways to teach grammar that actually work—and won't leave kids groaning.

If you've ever struggled to make grammar stick, you'll love these shame-free, curiosity-fueled strategies that bring joy and purpose back into your language lessons. (And personally I also like that there can be alternatives to diagramming sentences.)

• How to Break Grammar Shame: Why traditional approaches often fail—and what works better

• Sentence-Based Strategies: From simple to complex, how sentence play builds understanding

• Fun, Free, and Flexible Ideas: SPF-approved activities that require no fancy tools

🔗 Show page: https://www.coolcatteacher.com/e892

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