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Effective Technology Professional Learning: Leading and Collaborating to Assure Success

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Moore says that before any rollout of sustainable and effective professional learning, there are four factors that school leaders must consider. Gaddis explained how Wake County focused their professional learning by first identifying three groups: teachers, leadership, and school library media coordinators.

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States need to strengthen reading instruction policies

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Key points: States should take steps to strengthen teachers’ reading instruction See article: The science of reading, beyond phonics See article: What’s next for literacy learning? Providing professional learning for teachers and ongoing support to sustain the implementation of the science of reading.

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Leading the Integration of AI in a School System

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According to Larry Cocco, Senior Professional Learning Consultant at edWeb.net, it really is a form of “machine learning based on training,” which provides responses based on probability. The paper also recommends developing education-specific guidelines and guardrails for AI.

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Understand and Address Absenteeism with These Strategies

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Boston Public Schools implemented guidelines adaptable to each school’s unique needs, one of the key recommendations being a central attendance team to regularly analyze student-absenteeism data. She underscored the importance of Tier 1 prevention, emphasizing communication, clear guidelines, and fostering positive relationships.

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Inclusive Education: Creating Learning Experiences For Every Child

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With 90 percent of her North Dakota district leaders graduates of the local school system, Dr. Louters said professional learning for board leaders is vital in helping all understand “implicit bias” and being conscious of its extensive effects on administrative decisions. Visit classlink.com to learn more.

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Five Critical Guidelines for Data Privacy Across School Districts

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Quinn Kellis, Superintendent Dysart Unified School District, Surprise, AZ; and Linnette Attai, Project Director, CoSN Privacy Initiative and Trusted Learning Environment Program, explained CoSN’s Protecting Privacy in Connected Learning initiative and superintendents’ essential role in directing their districts’ efforts.

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Harness the Power of Applied AI for Educators

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MindSpark’s public guidelines offer a framework for districts to adopt and adapt as needed, ensuring a responsible integration of AI into educational settings—a great jumping-off point for those who aren’t sure where to begin.