The Hechinger Report

MARCH 7, 2022

But now, a new nonprofit organization that seeks to improve teaching, the Research Partnership for Professional Learning, says the conventional wisdom that veteran teachers stop getting better is one of several myths about teaching. Old dogs do appear to learn new tricks. But they had to make other assumptions.

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edWeb.net

APRIL 30, 2021

Conner’s district, is schools will become hubs, teachers will become learning accelerators, and students will become co-authors of their own education. This edWeb broadcast was hosted by AASA, The School Superintendents Association and AASA’s Leadership Network, providing premier professional learning for educational leaders.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

In “ How Online Mapping Activities Shape Learning Experiences for K-12 Students ,” Charlie Fitzpatrick, K12 Manager at Esri; and Mike Wagner, Teacher at Loudoun County Public Schools in Virginia, shared how online mapping can shape learning experiences for K-12 learners. Join the Community.

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edWeb.net

APRIL 17, 2022

The mother’s voice primes a baby’s brain to learn (or communicate). However, this verbal communication is very different from learning to read. Over time, our brains evolve by using what is learned in spoken language to read and write. Scarborough’s Reading Rope. Scarborough’s Reading Rope. Watch the Recording.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 27, 2021

(Thursday, August 26, 2021) — To welcome K-12 students and teachers back to school, Discovery Education—the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art K-12 digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place—and leading corporate and community partners proudly introduce four new engaging, no-cost virtual field trips (VFTs).

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Tom Murray

FEBRUARY 4, 2017

This is the third post in a short series meant to highlight the great work of many nonprofit organizations that are working diligently to support students’ learning on a daily basis. The Alliance also has run Digital Learning Day for the past five years. ASCD. Connect: www.ascd.org , @ASCD.

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edWeb.net

JULY 15, 2018

SETDA’s latest research, Navigating the Digital Shift 2018: Broadening Student Learning Opportunities , highlights how state policies are supporting the transformation to digital learning. According to the Brookings Institution there is strong evidence that the choice of instructional materials has large effects on student learning.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Digital learning not only plays a crucial role in preparing today’s students for the jobs of tomorrow, it also has an important role in providing equity and access to education, especially in smaller and remote school districts. Links to Local Learning. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING.

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EdTechTeam

MARCH 21, 2017

I began my education career in 2001 as an Interrelated Special Education teacher, mainly serving as a resource and collaborative English/Language Arts teacher. Five years later, I started serving as a high school Media Specialist and learned that my philosophy did not really change even though my job title did.

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edWeb.net

MAY 1, 2019

Due to CEN’s services, schools have been able to host eSports events, offer distance learning, run Hour of Code events for the school and community, produce internet radio and video conferences, and many other activities that rely on stable internet access. Join the Community. From the classroom to home, Kajeet has students covered.

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edWeb.net

MAY 17, 2021

In a diverse school district with more than 20 schools and 23,000 students, providing an equitable opportunity for every student to learn and grow is not an easy task. This edWeb broadcast was hosted by AASA, The School Superintendents Association and AASA’s Leadership Network, providing premier professional learning for educational leaders.

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edWeb.net

AUGUST 26, 2019

In a recent edWebinar, “ Professional Learning in Action: Evidence-Based Practices for Student Success,” leaders from the Ohio Department of Education explained how a statewide initiative is helping administrators and teachers not only understand the tiers but also provide assistance in selecting the best materials for their students.

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Edsurge

JULY 24, 2017

Frontline Education, controlled by Insight Venture Partners, has snapped up another 10—most recently, professional-learning provider School Improvement Network. These new firms coming in big checks are going to learn that lesson,” Palmer says. short-lived experiment in the coding bootcamp industry ).

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edWeb.net

MARCH 19, 2019

– K-12 learning goals: Content is addressed across K-12 so that the lessons in kindergarten help work towards proficiency and learning goals for 12th grade. And the way that we value them is by engaging them in the process of teaching and learning.”. Join the Community.

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edWeb.net

AUGUST 7, 2018

Confronted by concerns from their members that schools and districts might not be buying the best quality resources, SETDA updated its Guide to Quality Instructional Materials , which was introduced during the edWebinar “ From Print to Digital: Discover and Implement Quality Instructional Materials for Learning.” Join the Community.

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edWeb.net

AUGUST 26, 2019

As the importance and benefits of social-emotional learning (SEL) have become more widely recognized, many teachers have struggled to combine this type of learning with their required curriculum. And, the goals for students engaged in this type of learning include self-esteem, empathy, motivation, and commitment.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

Parents’) attitudes about learning, reading, literacy, and media impact their children much more than any of the work we’re doing in school,” said Susannah. In 2001, she joined a staff development company, TechKNOW Associates, where she worked as a mentor and professional developer for schools throughout New York and around the country.

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edWeb.net

MAY 11, 2020

While each of the educators provided different tips based on the age of their students and the extent of their online work, they also agreed on a number of key points, including the importance of consistency and routines, and of limiting the use of new tech tools in order for teaching and learning to be effective. Join the Community.

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techlearning

JUNE 14, 2018

To learn more about Operation Prevention, visit operationprevention.com. About the DEA Educational Foundation Established in 2001, the DEA Educational Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to preventing drug abuse. The foundation supports the DEA through advocacy, outreach, and educational programs.

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techlearning

OCTOBER 9, 2018

Elbert Hubbard As a second year teacher, I remember being very excited about leading my students to participate in a project-based learning activity. As champions we must learn to put ourselves in the shoes of a late adopter or laggard, then try to help them along. The constant for all teachers is students and their learning needs.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 18, 2016

Secretary McCulloch served three terms in the Montana House of Representatives, from 1995 to 2001. Girls Thinking Global is a professional learning community (PLC) for educators and organizations to connect and converse about ways to support and nurture leadership qualities in adolescent girls and young women around the world.

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techlearning

MAY 1, 2018

About the DEA Educational Foundation Established in 2001, the DEA Educational Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to preventing drug abuse. Learn more at www.deaeducationalfoundation.org. Vote for the Operation Prevention Video Challenge People’s Choice winner from today May 1, 2018 at 5:00 p.m.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 17, 2018

Select schools in Orange County are part of LaunchED, an immersive, connected, and collaborative learning experience providing students with access to world-class digital tools and resources. Due to the differences between the 60-plus Florida districts, the schools are at varying stages of the digital transition. Join the Community.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

Through the activities in their curriculum, students “bee-come familiar with bees” by learning why bees are so crucial to the environment, how they can help the populations in their neighborhoods, and learn observation and data-collecting skills. You can learn more about Operation Bee here. About the Presenters.

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edWeb.net

JUNE 16, 2017

By providing out-of-school access to digital instructional materials , students now have more opportunities to personalize their own learning and support to complete their homework. She has spearheaded the district’s first 1:1 iPad program where more than 700 students are afforded 24/7 personalized learning opportunities.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 28, 2017

Gross, MM, MLS, JD, has served as President & CEO of Howard County Library System (HCLS) in Maryland since 2001. of Library and Information Science Session Proposal / Comment Area: [link] Understanding Expertise and Competencies Through the Lens of Threshold Concepts Virginia M.

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MindShift

JANUARY 20, 2017

Our journey began when we conducted an extensive literature review at the outset of the project (Bruce, Flynn, & Moss, 2012) and learned about the crucial importance of spatial reasoning. Bruce, Bev Caswell, Tara Flynn, and Zachary Hawes. Spatial reasoning can be improved. Education matters! Catherine D. Zachary Hawes is a Ph.D.

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edWeb.net

AUGUST 13, 2019

She also facilitates the members’ professional learning opportunities including planning and implementing the content for SETDA’s virtual and in-person events and newsletters. He has served as the State Education Agency coordinator for Learn and Serve grants awarded in the state. Join the Community.

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edWeb.net

MAY 5, 2019

Accessible technologies help students with disabilities unlock their full potential by addressing a diversity of needs that include learning, visual, hearing, mobility, neurodiversity, and mental health. It is more about accessing learning and curricula content that foster engagement for all students.”.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 18, 2018

While teachers may understand the need to collect the information, they resent inputting the same data over and over again in every learning management system, educational application, and state and federal accountability report. This new role for educators is a direct outcome of the data-driven classroom and the quest for accountability.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

The Emergency Home Learning (& More) Summit is in its final week. For the next eight days we'll be publishing three special 30-minute video interviews each day with an amazing set of learning experts (see below), for a total of 24 interviews (and maybe a surprise bonus interview or two). See all of the speakers here.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Use ChatGPT as an innovative pathway in education For students and educators alike, allowing for creativity in new types of learning in the classroom should always be encouraged. No–not if we’re viewing it as a lens to further support learning and broaden the scope of topics that can be covered. Is this a problem?

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