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Expanding the Maker Promise to Support Maker Learning to All Students

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In March 2016, Digital Promise and Maker Ed issued a call to action for school leaders around the country to commit to growing the next generation of American makers, by dedicating a space for making, designating a champion to lead the effort, and showcasing student work. For instance, Rep.

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Education in the Era of COVID-19: Why Connection Matters

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For superintendents in the Digital Promise League of Innovative Schools , this is an opportunity to examine and reimagine their education systems under new constraints. The Equity Gap and Digital Divide Creates a Disconnect for School Districts. Folks are trying to purely survive right now,” said Styles. “The

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Announcing the 2015 Cohort of the League of Innovative Schools

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How are school administrators roles changing and becoming more focused on student learning? We are fortunate to have an up-close look at how public school districts are answering these questions, through our League of Innovative Schools. Cajon Valley Union School District - El Cajon, CA. million students.

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Maker Learning Research Webinar: Maker Empowerment

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For the last year, working groups focused on maker-centered learning and research in the League of Innovative Schools have joined forces to focus on the research behind the national wave of enthusiasm in maker learning. Dr. Clapp and meeting participants dove into questions like, What is making? What is its value in education?

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Teachers Explore Innovative Education in South Korea

Digital Promise

What happens when educators go beyond school walls to gain a global perspective on teaching and learning? A visit to an introductory computer science class at a school in Seoul. Four teachers from across the United States were invited to join Digital Promise at the e-Learning 2018 Korea International Conference in Seoul, South Korea.

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Celebrating the National Week of Making

Digital Promise

We are excited to take part in highlighting the diversity of makers through our three-part video series featuring maker learning happening at different Maker Promise schools across the country. This Framework will provide resources and tools for school and district leaders to develop and integrate maker learning at their schools.

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Answering the President’s Call for #CSforAll

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In response to the President’s call for commitments to computer science education for all , 37 school district across the country — from Vermont to Alaska — ­have committed to offering high­ quality computer science (CS) and computational thinking curriculum to over one million students. Coordinating with the private sector.