Iterating Toward Openness

AUGUST 31, 2022

Leveraging the “No Significant Difference” Effect for OER Advocacy. ” This finding is often presented as if it’s miraculous when, in fact, it is essentially foreordained. They had an important role to play in OER advocacy. But that’s no reason not to share it. ” Difficult to discern indeed!

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 13, 2017

The mix of low-income students and others presents a diversity of students seldom realized in New Orleans or anywhere else. “We According the Louisiana Department of Education, enrollment of African-American students decreased from 93 percent of total enrollment in 2004 to 87 percent in 2014.

Education 82

Education Analysis Advocacy Trends 82

The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

In 2014, schools had a new way to give students free breakfast and lunch, paid for by Uncle Sam. We don’t need to panic,” said Cory Koedel, a University of Missouri economist who presented his preliminary findings at a conference of the National Center for the Analysis of Longitudinal Data in Education Research (CALDER) in January 2019. “If

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Data Analysis Advocacy Policies 92

edWeb.net

JANUARY 12, 2021

According to presenters of a recent edWebinar , hosted by AASA, The School Superintendents Association and AASA’s Leadership Network , as school leaders look to reopen their schools, they shouldn’t just be focused on logistics. About the Presenter. By Stacey Pusey. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST. Noguera, Ph.D.

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Secondary Policies Professional Learning Outcomes 62

The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

In 2014, Albemarle County students had the second highest SAT scores among 133 school divisions in Virginia in critical reading and the third highest SAT scores for writing and math. Two out of every three high school seniors graduate with an Advanced Studies Diploma, 30 percent higher than the state average for all school divisions.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 29, 2018

Jennifer Gonzalez has released her 2018 Teachers Guide to Technology with over 200 education technology tools including tools for assessment, flipped learning, presentations, parent engagement, video engagement and more. Congress to accelerate innovation in education.

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Elementary Assessment Company Maker Movement 188

edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

During a recent edWebinar, the presenters underscored that when schools make generalizations about particular student populations and their behavior, they strip them of their individuality, and these students become “invisible.” About the Presenters. Monica is the 2014 Texas Teacher of the Year.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 14, 2018

In 2014, Albemarle County students had the second highest SAT scores among 133 school divisions in Virginia in critical reading and the third highest SAT scores for writing and math. Two out of every three high school seniors graduate with an Advanced Studies Diploma, 30 percent higher than the state average for all school divisions.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 29, 2014

Amazing keynote speakers and presenters--see details in the calendar listings below or at the website. We could really use your help as a volunteer to make sure we can provide as great an experience for presenters as we do for attendees. Come join our free online conference this Wednesday evening and all day Thursday. No problem!

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Conference Classroom Libraries Common Core 44

The Hechinger Report

MARCH 25, 2019

In 2014, Carly Robinson, a Ph.D. Robinson presented her findings in Washington, D.C., The advocacy organization Attendance Works encourages schools to reward good attendance. Source: The Demotivating Effect (and Unintended Message) of Awards by Carly D. Robinson, Jana Gallus, Monica G. Why were these certificates a bust?

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Study Groups Advocacy Conference 85

The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 10, 2016

Its 2014-15 arrest rate of 1.5 In 1997, the Department of Education reported that law enforcement officers were present in 10 percent of public schools at least once per week. By 2014, 30 percent of public schools had school resource officers, or SROs, the most common type of law enforcement on campuses. 06 percent.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

s of workshops and presentations. You also might know that Thinkfinity changed its format in the summer of 2014. A click on resources will bring up a host of ideas including advocacy, programs, statistics, and STEM news. I have done 100?s Check out my Booking Page… Please contact me soon if you have an interest.

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Educator Innovator

JUNE 29, 2017

It comprises just four lessons plus a speech presentation session. For example, providing warm clothing for the homeless can grow into advocacy for more essential programs to end homelessness. presentations to local governing boards, commissions, local businesses, or civic groups. public service announcements by video or audio.

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Advocacy Examples Survey Groups 69

The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 22, 2018

In 2014, Albemarle County students had the second highest SAT scores among 133 school divisions in Virginia in critical reading and the third highest SAT scores for writing and math. Two out of every three high school seniors graduate with an Advanced Studies Diploma, 30 percent higher than the state average for all school divisions.

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Education Examples Maker Movement Company 247

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JANUARY 31, 2018

Dana is an Ashoka Fellow, was named one of The New Leaders Council’s 40 under 40 Progressive American Leaders, and was the winner of the Tides Foundation’s Jane Bagley Lehman award for excellence in public advocacy in 2014.

Advocacy 49

Advocacy Competency Based Learning Study Policies 49

Edsurge

MAY 23, 2017

Smith is not one for silence ( he delivered a TED talk about the “danger of silence” in 2014 , in fact) and has used digital venues including Twitter to encourage others to speak up and recognize how history shapes the present. On the other end, to your point, I think it also demands the recognition of when it… time to say listen.

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Twitter Technology Learning Advocacy 95

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 4, 2016

To submit to present, see below! Shahid Buttar , Director of Grassroots Advocacy at the Electronic Frontier Foundation ( EFF ) on the crucial importance of libraries in the fight to protect privacy rights and intellectual freedom. CALL FOR PROPOSALS: We will have a limited number of slots for presenter sessions.

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Conference Libraries Survey Advocacy 28

The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

Sanders, who is African-American, first presented the idea for a dual-language program at Houston to the District of Columbia Public Schools in 2014. The growth has largely been driven by advocacy from white, affluent families, as well as by districts responding to an influx of immigrant students.

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Elementary Advocacy Study Analysis 40

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JANUARY 7, 2019

She is an Ashoka Fellow, was named one of The New Leaders Council’s 40 Under 40 Progressive American Leaders, and was winner of the Tides Foundation’s Jane Bagley Lehman award for excellence in public advocacy in 2014. He has presented at many conferences in North America, Asia, and Europe. ori students.

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Conference Secondary Study Digital Badges 31

Reading By Example

AUGUST 19, 2015

What Waiting for a Second Marshmallow Doesn’t Prove ( Education Week , 2014). Despite the research presented by Angela Duckworth and other proponents of grit in schools, the writer finds the results unconvincing.

Guidelines 28

Guidelines Outcomes Elementary System 28

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 21, 2019

Under a set of new standards adopted by the Vermont State Board of Education in 2014 , the class of 2020 will be eligible for graduation when they’ve demonstrated “evidence of proficiency” in the curriculum. The idea, popular among well-funded education philanthropies and education advocacy groups, is gaining ground across the United States.

Learning 87

Learning System Report Outcomes 87

edWeb.net

DECEMBER 29, 2020

When planning for and evaluating professional learning opportunities, the presenters recognized that technology enables teachers to be engaged in sustained social learning with their mentors and peers. About the Presenters. This edWeb broadcast was sponsored by ClassLink and co-hosted by CoSN and AASA. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING.

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Professional Learning Technology Learning Lenovo 98

Edsurge

AUGUST 8, 2019

After all, plenty of people who meet the diagnostic criteria for autism spectrum disorders enter college without diagnoses and are therefore disconnected from official university disabilities services, according to research published in the Harvard Review of Psychiatry in 2014. That’s the piece that’s lacking as far as support.”

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Advocacy Meeting System Groups 137

edWeb.net

MAY 21, 2021

When asked about the hurdles that happened due to schools closing on March 13th, 2020, all four presenters agreed that broadband, not devices, challenged their districts to provide equitable access to learning no matter their districts’ geographic location or demographics. About the Presenters. Dr. Tech Enablers. Dr. Carol Kelley.

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Learning Broadband Elementary Professional Learning 82

edWeb.net

JULY 15, 2020

In the edWebinar, “ Digital Equity Strategies for Learning Beyond the Classroom,” the presenters talked about how they are managing digital equity in the COVID-19 era and what they see as the critical next steps. Although all of the presenters had tech programs prior to the crisis, they weren’t all met with enthusiasm.

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EdTech BYOD Accessibility Advocacy 61

Reading By Example

MAY 3, 2016

The headings I use to organize my thinking come from Appendix A of Regie Routman’s excellent resource Read, Write, Lead: Breakthrough Strategies for Schoolwide Literacy Success (ASCD, 2014). We’re not really risking much if challenges do not present themselves along the pathway toward becoming better.

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Student Engagement Assessment Survey STEM 28

Reading By Example

MAY 3, 2016

The headings I use to organize my thinking come from Appendix A of Regie Routman’s excellent resource Read, Write, Lead: Breakthrough Strategies for Schoolwide Literacy Success (ASCD, 2014). We’re not really risking much if challenges do not present themselves along the pathway toward becoming better.

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Student Engagement Assessment Survey STEM 28

edWeb.net

MAY 19, 2020

During CoSN and ClassLink’s edWebinar, “ Leading Digital Transformations in Rural School Districts,” the presenters talked about how the situation with COVID-19 amplifies the obstacles rural schools face transitioning to a 21st century learning environment. About the Presenters. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING.

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BYOD Broadband EdTech Elementary 54

EdNews Daily

DECEMBER 26, 2016

Dr. Tristan Denley presented findings that these benefits apply even with students whose ACT scores were as low as 13. Having just launched in fall 2014, the program’s results were almost immediate. Students in co-requisite English courses have succeeded at twice the rate of those taking traditional prerequisite English.

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Outcomes Course Analysis Training 0

edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

About the Presenters. She is an active member of professional organizations, a frequent presenter, and has composed a number of articles and leadership book excerpts. Dr. Spence has served as Superintendent of Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) since June 2014. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST.

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BYOD Smartphone Accessibility Advocacy 64

edWeb.net

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Presenters in the recent edWebinar, “ Cyber Security: Concerns, Strategies and Solutions for Schools, ” warned that with the increasing variety and strength of cyber attacks, most schools will face incursions. About the Presenters. Dr. Donna Wright began serving as Director of Schools for Wilson County Schools in 2014.

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Strategy Student Data Privacy Data Policies 53

Edsurge

JUNE 7, 2023

I interviewed five women — all Central American immigrants — in Spanish, and with support from Early Edge California , a statewide policy and advocacy organization I interned for, I paid each participant a stipend for their time. As a community leader, I received training on how to present, how to speak in public.”

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Meeting Resources Accessibility Policies 120

edWeb.net

MARCH 1, 2020

About the Presenters. He was honored with the 2019 National CoSN Team Leadership Award and 2014 PASCD Supervision and Curriculum Development award and has participated as a lead instructor and curriculum coordinator with the Pennsylvania Inspired Leadership Program. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING. Dr. Michael R.

Online Assessments 52

Online Assessments Assessment Student Data Privacy BYOD 52

edWeb.net

APRIL 22, 2019

During the edWebinar “ Accessibility: Effective, Equitable Learning Environments for All Students,” which is part of a series hosted by CoSN and edWeb.net, the presenters discussed how they approach CoSN’s five steps to ensure accessibility. About the Presenters. Step 1: Stay current with federal and state legislation.

Accessibility 40

Accessibility PowerMyLearning Guidelines Policies 40

edWeb.net

JUNE 4, 2019

About the Presenters. Ann also attended the 2014 White House Connected Superintendents Summit and was named a 2012-2013 NSBA Technology Leadership Network 20 to Watch Educator. He has presented regionally, statewide and nationally on topics that have a foundation in professional learning communities and innovative schools.

EdTech 53

EdTech Digital Badges Software Outcomes 53

edWeb.net

MARCH 19, 2019

During their presentation, “Online Assessment: An Evolving Landscape and New Opportunities,” they discussed the lessons they learned when they made the transition and what they would change if they could. About the Presenters. Dr. Donna Wright began serving as Director of Schools for Wilson County Schools, TN in 2014.

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Online Assessments Assessment PowerMyLearning BYOD 43

edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

About the Presenters. He has proudly taught physics and calculus to more than one thousand students, chaired a science department, served as an assistant principal in Westport, CT, led Newtown High School in Sandy Hook, CT as its principal from 2008 to 2014, and served as superintendent of the Amity Regional School District.

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Guidelines Data Student Data Privacy PowerMyLearning 40