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Unlocking the Spectrum of Learning: The Multi-Faceted Magic of Personalization

A Principal's Reflections

This means looking at key practices such as Tier 1 instruction, pedagogy, assessment, feedback, differentiation, RTI , real co-teaching , and professional learning to see where there is an opportunity to grow. Keep this point in mind if and when you are looking to grow personalized practices in your district, school, or classroom.

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When Growth is the Only Path Forward

A Principal's Reflections

Whether you lead a district, organization, school, or classroom, you should always strive to get better. Consider the following questions when it comes to professional growth: Who do we serve? Teachers were seen pulling students based on data for targeted support in small groups or individually in math and ELA.

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#AskExcelinEd: 5 Steps to Transform Professional Learning for Teachers

ExcelinEd

Yet in many districts, this resource fails to produce positive changes in the classroom, despite substantial investments of money and time. Excel in Ed’s new policy brief, Transforming Professional Learning: Actions for States to Help Teachers Continuously Improve Their Instructional Practices , can help.

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Supporting Districts to Develop Inclusive Computing Pathways

Edsurge

Aligning their efforts with the New York State Computer Science and Digital Fluency Standards and the Profile of a North Salem Graduate , the district has developed a Computational Thinking Pathway, which provides CT and CS learning opportunities for all students.

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Shifting My Teacher Mindset with Micro-credentials

Digital Promise

One of the biggest reasons for my growth as an educator has been competency-based learning. A growth mindset allowed me to learn that failure can be productive and growth comes from ongoing reflection and practice, not a one-and-done attempt. What an incredible way for teachers to learn and grow professionally.

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Odysseyware launches new professional learning series

eSchool News

The sequence of professional learning opportunities will highlight the unique ways schools and districts nationwide are implementing innovative strategies and new instructional models to transform learning for their students. The series will include virtual and live events focused on industry best practices.

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Empowering Educators of Refugees as Teachers and Learners

Digital Promise

This is among our goals at the Carey Institute for Global Good’s Center for Learning in Practice and is chief among my tasks as the program manager for our Refugee Educator Academy. This is something I would have welcomed while in the classroom. This is a unique moment in teaching and learning, and this moment is ours to seize.

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