Glasgow Middle School recently participated in a large print book study conducted by Project Tomorrow®, a reputable education nonprofit, on behalf of Thorndike Press. The study revealed that large print books significantly enhance reading skills, comprehension, and confidence in readers of all ages and abilities. Students reported that large print minimizes distractions and improves focus, helping them engage more deeply with the stories. Erin Anding, school librarian and technology facilitator at East Baton Rouge Parish Public Schools, was surprised by the effect of large print on some reluctant readers during the study. “I did a double take, because I was surprised that certain students were volunteering to read out loud,” she says. LARGE PRINT BOOK STUDY CONDUCTED AT GLASGOW To enhance security at East Baton Rouge Parish Public Schools, school leaders are utilizing artificial intelligence. Superintendent LaMont Cole began testing the technology at four high schools in the area: Belaire Magnet High School, McKinley Senior High School, Scotlandville Magnet High School, and Woodlawn High School. Evolv Express’s AI-powered screening system uses radio waves to scan students for concealed weapons as they walk between two towers. The screener is used in more than 120,000 schools and various venues, including hospitals, theme parks, and offices. HIGH SCHOOLS IN BR TEST AI WEAPON SCREENERS
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