Edsurge

MAY 30, 2024

If we are going to meet the national and economic security imperatives of the CHIPS for America Program, we are going to have to figure out how to fill the hundreds of thousands of jobs we are creating and we know that reliable and affordable child care is critical to getting more women into the workforce.”

Company 143

Company Policies Industry Meeting 143

A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 12, 2018

For many schools, this flies in the face of a traditional schooling mindset that was more geared to learners having to buy-in to a one-size-fits-all system where success was determined by how well everyone did under the same conditions more or less. How would you rate the level of learner advocacy in your school or district?

Advocacy 210

Advocacy BYOD Blended Learning Social Media 210

Iterating Toward Openness

MARCH 4, 2024

It had become enough of a concern by 2007 that the OECD convened a special meeting on the topic, which resulted in significant contributions from Downes , myself , and others on the topic. The sustainability of OER efforts has been a primary concern for the open education movement from the beginning back in the 1990s.

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OER Advocacy Policies Course 96

A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 19, 2017

The desire to increase agency in the form of voice, choice, and advocacy should be viewed as just as important for educators (teachers and administrators) as it is for students. This results in a death-by-meeting scenario and is a main reason why most people hate meetings. Consider developing a meeting agenda using Google Docs.

Advocacy 180

Advocacy Digital Badges Education Meeting 180

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

For years, the parent advocacy group worked tirelessly to influence education policy and practices in Oakland. Young had already built considerable credibility with the district through earlier advocacy work and a city-wide literacy campaign conducted by the parent-powered organization.

Advocacy 161

Advocacy Trends Groups Meeting 161

eSchool News

MAY 23, 2024

A major IT challenge is providing equitable access to relevant technology for staff and students in meeting the instructional demands for today’s learners. The spotlight is on David Jarboe , Director of Instructional Technology and STEAM in Colorado’s Harrison School District Two. What is your biggest IT challenge today?

Advocacy 56

Advocacy Secondary Elementary Meeting 56

Digital Promise

JANUARY 13, 2021

When suddenly propelled into distance learning last spring, educators rose to the challenge to meet the needs of students and families. podcasts, videos, newsletters, infographics, narrated slides, tutorials, one-pagers), offering flexible meeting times, and leveraging various asynchronous communication methods.

Technology 287

Technology LMS Professional Learning Advocacy 287

edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Unfortunately, many schools and districts are still relying on individuals or looking for that magic program rather than developing educational systems that provide a high-quality, modern education for all students. Or, while the kids in that one school thrive, others across the district are left behind.

System 54

System Digital Divide E-rate Education 54

The Hechinger Report

MAY 2, 2024

Several weeks ago, for example, staff offices at Florida Atlantic University’s Center for Inclusion, Diversity Education and Advocacy in Boca Raton were vacant, with name plates blank and abandoned desks, plus LGBTQ+ flags, posters and pamphlets left behind. There is also mounting resistance to the laws.

Advocacy 111

Advocacy Policies Course Report 111

TeachThought - Learn better.

MAY 1, 2021

How The English Language Learning System Is Failing in America. During my seven years of teaching at Raven Elementary in the Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS), I saw a significant increase in the number of Hispanic students and ELL students, so I know the shortcomings of our system firsthand. Support Your ELL in a Flawed System.

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System Learning Advocacy Elementary 80

edWeb.net

JUNE 25, 2021

One of the biggest challenges in creating and leading equitable learning systems is building staff capacity. I need to meet families where they are to meet their kids’ needs best.”. Today, Ann works as a public speaker, writer, and education consultant focused on leadership to meet the needs of today’s students.

System 56

System Learning Guidelines Policies 56

EdNews Daily

DECEMBER 11, 2016

My advocacy for second language and culture learning is reflected in my personal life. Finland’s education system is continually cited as one of the best in the world and Inkeri credits much of her teaching success to her professional experience at Jalavapuisto School in Espoo, Finland.

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Meeting Elementary Training Common Core 0

The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

It hit us like a ton of bricks,” said Laura Foster, a local mother who helped create the progressive advocacy group the Ridge Network to fight the right-wing dominance of Pennridge’s schools. If we don’t make the most of this chance,” he said, “we’re not going to get another one.” “It We could have and should have led on this.”

Policies 139

Policies Education Elementary Advocacy 139

eSchool News

MARCH 26, 2024

Presented by Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, the Meritorious Service Decorations recognize remarkable Canadians for their extraordinary accomplishments and contributions that bring honor to Canada — from advocacy initiatives and health care services to research and humanitarian efforts.

Advocacy 56

Advocacy Company Trends System 56

The Hechinger Report

JUNE 28, 2020

With tens of millions of Americans now out of work and more than half of child care facilities closed, the instability and insufficiency our child care “system” has been laid bare. Related: Our fragile child care ‘system’ may be about to shatter. billion to that fund, an amount advocates say is far too little to meet current need.

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System Accessibility Report Policies 128

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 4, 2020

Dominated by small businesses, the country’s child care “system” has long been at a breaking point. Centers and school-based programs account for many of these children, but home-based providers offer the majority of care options in more than 20 states, according to Child Care Aware of America, a research and advocacy group.

System 145

System Industry Advocacy Report 145

Digital Promise

APRIL 23, 2019

In our current education system, we continue to see gaps in graduation rates and unequal access to high-quality public schools. When an educator is unprepared and unable to access high-quality resources to meet our unique learners’ needs, the system penalizes the educator. These basic tenets can guide our stance: 1.

EdTech 293

EdTech Dropout Advocacy Outcomes 293

The Hechinger Report

MAY 28, 2024

Just to be able to know that you can meet your monthly bills on time and not juggle money. Even before the Covid-19 pandemic toppled the country’s long-eroding child care system, policymakers in Washington had a vision for tackling the sector’s most intractable challenges, including access, recruitment, retention and pay.

Advocacy 99

Advocacy Policies Report Data 99

Edsurge

JANUARY 27, 2023

It’s 7:00 am, and I’m on my second trek from my car to our centralized district meeting space, lugging snacks, supplies and chart paper as I prepare to lead a workshop on best practices for technology integration for a group of 15 elementary teachers in my district. Teachers trickle in as I set out muffins and candy at each table.

Professional Learning 177

Professional Learning Elementary Meeting Survey 177

Waterford

JULY 30, 2023

Family and Parent Engagement Strategies You Can Try Families and teachers form a support system for students throughout the school year. Connect families with sign-up information and meeting times during the first months of school and keep families updated about any opportunities to get involved.

How To 259

How To Strategy Survey Training 259

N2Y

MAY 13, 2021

Finally, the focus becomes what instruction, services, and support the student will need to meet the big‑picture goals. This includes technological devices that support them in meeting their post‑school objectives. Transition planning made easy with Unique Learning System. Vocational rehabilitation (VR).

Advocacy 87

Advocacy System Outcomes Training 87

Edsurge

JANUARY 19, 2021

It forced school systems to not only rethink their instruction but also figure out how to best use technology to facilitate instruction. And given the pandemic, we are making an even deeper commitment to seeing these principles inform and guide the design of our educational system going forward.

Education 194

Education Advocacy Learning Broadband 194

The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Last month, NCSS updated its definition of social studies as the “study of individuals, communities, systems, and their interactions across time and place that prepares students for local, national, and global civic life.”

Study 124

Study Common Core Advocacy Conference 124

eSchool News

DECEMBER 19, 2022

There are lots of promising innovations in tiny pockets of the education system, but decades of advocacy and investment have failed to see those innovations scale. Local businesses, advocacy organizations, and community groups shape public opinion and influence voters.

Education 102

Education Advocacy Competency Based Learning System 102

The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 5, 2023

The rigid structure of the traditional K-12 education system leaves little room for students to engage in real-world problem-solving scenarios. We set out to meet that challenge and better understand the extent to which personalized, competency-based learning could prepare our learners for an uncertain future.

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Competency Based Learning Policies Advocacy Report 110

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

But once the pandemic set in and schools closed their doors, the elaborately precarious systems that have been constructed to meet the needs of these students collapsed.

Education 127

Education Advocacy Survey Outcomes 127

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

During a district board meeting, Ms. Cleveland’s advocacy and perseverance extended beyond mental health services as she oversaw the district-wide launch of Hazel’s at-home physical health services, where students can meet with a medical provider virtually from the comfort of their own homes at no cost, regardless of insurance status.

Education 124

Education Advocacy EdTech Elementary 124

eSchool News

MAY 14, 2021

Through productive meetings and discussions, identify ways to ensure systems support deeper learning and give educators and policymakers the critical data they need to support students, improve achievement and outcomes, target resources, and develop new instructional policies and practices. The overall goal?

Assessment 81

Assessment Advocacy Policies Outcomes 81

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Through advocacy on campuses and in communities and ongoing state and federal investment in the real cost of higher education—including housing, food and other supports—we can and should make a firm commitment to students who are doing everything they can to become economically self-sufficient. But it doesn’t have to be this way.

Advocacy 187

Advocacy Survey System Industry 187

edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

A combination of demographic, financial, and cultural trends has created an ongoing problem that many educational leaders now need to address in order to meet the needs of their students. Preparing Career Pathways Another crucial solution to the teacher shortage is having teachers stay in the education system once they have entered it.

Advocacy 104

Advocacy Professional Learning System Trends 104

The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 15, 2022

Rodrigues had been traveling the country for weeks, meeting with parent advocacy groups in city after city, and working with them to get their grievances heard and addressed by local school boards. Related: Do fraught school board meetings offer a view of the future? Credit: Image provided by National Parents Union.

Advocacy 103

Advocacy Groups Meeting System 103

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 18, 2024

But it doesn’t account for those who had a highly educated parent who wasn’t involved in their lives, or those whose parent got a college degree in another country, with an academic system unlike ours, or those who have one degree-holding parent, but are being raised in a single-parent household. Many of those folks still struggle,” she said.

Analysis 102

Analysis Advocacy Report Data 102

Edsurge

MARCH 8, 2023

The physical space of the retreat offered plentiful resources to help everyone meet their needs: flexible seating, break tables for arts and crafts, snacks and affirmation envelopes for each student to write and receive encouraging letters. The group of students decided they wanted to focus their advocacy on teacher practice.

Classroom 156

Classroom Advocacy Groups Meeting 156

eSchool News

JUNE 7, 2023

Explicitly teach academic vocabulary This in-depth look at instructional strategies driving academic growth is a continuation of an NWEA research initiative by Dr. Andy Hegedus who in 2018 released a novel study focusing on growth as a marker of school success rather than just meeting or exceeding proficiency.

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Study Strategy Advocacy Assessment 79

eSchool News

DECEMBER 22, 2022

grapples with a nationwide increase in anxiety and depression , the Cook Center is meeting with students, educators, and families around the country to understand their biggest mental health issues. Meetings have already begun, and will be held quarterly, both virtually and in person. . As the U.S. About The Jed Foundation.

Advocacy 94

Advocacy Policies Meeting System 94

The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 24, 2024

So I started joining these meetings. Many child care providers and staff have to hold multiple jobs to be able to make ends meet and support their families. And it’s critical that we don’t continue to just go short-term to short-term to short-term, but really move towards a system. That takes time.

Strategy 115

Strategy Advocacy System Social Media 115

edWeb.net

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Dr. Roberts explained his district implemented surveys, numerous discovery meetings (held in person or online), and categorized results to reveal trends. AASA is the premier association for school system leaders and serves as the national voice for public education and district leadership on Capitol Hill.

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How To Advocacy Accessibility System 100