Education Elements

JULY 17, 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic drastically shifted the culture of learning in America and the issue of school enrollment is a current topic of repeated conversation. Remote learning created the option for students to learn outside of the school building and the shifts from remote, to hybrid resulted in a noticeable decline in school enrollment.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 4, 2020

There is no way to skirt around the issue. The current course in many districts and schools has created conditions and a workload that is just not sustainable. I have had heart-wrenching conversations with teachers on this issue. As part of an alternating process, one leader could be in the main office to attend to any issues.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

It is essential first to understand where issues can arise. Knowing what the issues are and how recent events have amplified them, the time is now to be proactive. When we address social-emotional learning (SEL) we advance emotional Intelligence. At the forefront are social isolation and a feeling of loneliness.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 3, 2021

Over time the emphasis shifted to getting messages to families that student engagement had become a critical issue as the pandemic raged on, even with the approval of two vaccines. Overall attendance was a major issue as concerns over increasing learning gaps grew. A focus on solely traditional methods will not cut it, unfortunately.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 6, 2024

Starlink probably won’t fix my email problems, but it might put a dent in my internet issues. What is Starlink In a nutshell, Starlink is the brainchild of Elon Musk, the man who is the poster child for EVs and the current international leader in space flight, SpaceX (he also owns X/Twitter, but that’s a story for another day).

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

We’ll explore this complex issue and strive to find ways to achieve a healthier work-life balance. We explore issues related to the balance or, more accurately, the imbalance of power and responsibility in classrooms. We question the current role many students occupy as passive consumers. How do you currently use technology?

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 16, 2023

This can help team members learn new skills, stay current on education trends, and find solutions to problems. Resolve issues: AI can be used to resolve issues between staff members. By providing personalized feedback, suggesting resources, and resolving issues, AI can help educators feel more supported and valued.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 21, 2022

It comes as no surprise to anyone that the pandemic, in the eyes of many, has led to an uptick in issues that not only disrupts precious learning time but also results in more discipline referrals, tardies, and absences. When you reflect on this above, consider what current practices support the main elements listed.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Along with a rise in Holocaust denialism — fueled by misinformation, along with poor knowledge of the history — researchers have noted that disagreements over curriculum, book bans and politically contentious issues have ratcheted up the pressure on educators. But this doesn’t only impact current teachers.

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Education Elements

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Though it took time, the current market for high-quality instructional materials (HQIM) is strong and presents states, districts, and educators with a different set of challenges. Join us as we explore key issues and potential solutions through a series of blogs, webinars, and videos.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 11, 2021

Is your contact information current? Current thinking is ‘less is more’ Considering putting awards, PLN groups, memberships on separate pages noted in the menu bar. Make sure all online presence sites are current. Do you have any maintenance issues to suggest for the new year? Have you changed your focus?

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

Image credit All of these issues have a very real impact on students’ ability to succeed in school this year. However, our current environment presents some challenges such as: 1. I wrote in detail recently about the need for schools to be proactive about supporting students’ social-emotional health.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Is your contact information current? Current thinking is ‘less is more’ Consider putting awards, PLN groups, memberships on separate pages noted in the menu bar. Do you have any maintenance issues to suggest for the new year? Have you changed your focus? Switched jobs? Include new pieces that add utility.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 2, 2020

There is a lot to consider as schools either begin the school year or reassess where they currently are based upon the current COVID19 situation. Equity There have always been issues with equity when it comes to education.

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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 11, 2019

If you are part of a professional learning community, the questions below are designed to facilitate a conversation–in person or online–about the issues discussed in this episode of The Balance. I will post a question a week to encourage an ongoing discussion about issues related to balance. Why or why not?

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Edsurge

MARCH 15, 2024

Since then, I’ve redesigned my curriculum, honing in on an overarching essential question for each unit that allows me to explore modern, relevant issues with students. I like to think of this shift as a transition from content-based to issues-based curriculum. Who would read their work? in the preamble of the U.S. Constitution?

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

These should align with the standard(s) being addressed and the student’s current knowledge and skills, ensuring they feel the appropriate cognitive flexibility without becoming overwhelmed. Establish Clarity To make learning personal, educators should establish clear learning targets that are both challenging and achievable for students.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020

Time As I work with more and more teachers across the country, this is the number one issue that consistently comes up. Support Teachers and administrators need professional learning that aligns with the challenges they currently face and the demands of education in a COVID-19 world. Is your current workload manageable?

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 7, 2020

If you are not thinking about these questions and others that pertain to your current or potential future situation, begin to now. There is another pressing issue that schools need to be prepared for, and that is how they will step up to address systematic racism. What will the schedule look like? That’s why planning now is critical.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

This means you know exactly what technology will best benefit your students and teachers, you know exactly what it will cost to upgrade, and you know exactly how to update your technology without any interoperability or other issues. Can interoperability and other issues be identified and resolved in real time? This is not possible.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

It uses survey responses from principals of nearly 2,700 P-12 schools to take the pulse of myriad issues that affect students and how schools operate. That invariably puts the onus back on teachers to handle student mental health issues. He has seen the issue play out in his own city of Spokane, Washington.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 23, 2023

Having this knowledge, it would be easier to deal with assignments, homework, and life issues. In an argumentative essay, the cause-and-effect lays forth the chain of events that led to the current state of affairs. But what role does the classroom environment play in this understanding? Read on to find out.

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eSchool News

APRIL 10, 2024

This highlights an opportunity for districts to leverage survey findings to enhance collaboration with families and improve communication effectiveness on these issues. The survey collected insights from diverse K-12 families on school communication preferences and the relevancy, inclusivity, and accessibility of current communications.

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User Generated Education

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Schools should incorporate discussion of current local, national, and international issues and events into the classroom, particularly those that young people view as important to their lives. Access to this document can be found below; six-proven-practices-for-effective-civic-learning Download.

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Education Elements

JANUARY 20, 2021

It’s an issue that is currently small enough to briefly acknowledge, deprioritize, or ignore completely. Learning loss is the baby elephant in the room. Yet this elephant will continue to grow as the size and scale of learning loss due to the pandemic is better understood.

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Education Elements

JANUARY 19, 2021

It’s an issue that is currently small enough to briefly acknowledge, deprioritize, or ignore completely. Learning loss is the baby elephant in the room. Yet this elephant will continue to grow as the size and scale of learning loss due to the pandemic is better understood.

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Hapara

APRIL 11, 2023

When responding, burnout and stress were key issues for them. In fact, 90% said that burnout is a serious issue, and 91% said that stress from the pandemic is a serious problem. Stress and burnout was an issue before the COVID-19 pandemic as well. Recognize teachers who overcome challenges or meet goals.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Large classrooms mean a lot of students being taught by a limited number of teachers, and as teachers are currently in high demand across America, Australia, and beyond, the current educational workforce for high schools has a lot to handle and navigate when teaching the next generation. So, What’s the Verdict?

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Edsurge

JANUARY 5, 2024

Much of the discourse about generative AI in higher ed has focused on issues of academic integrity. Our efforts to analyze data have helped us shine a light on these issues. To inform these conversations, observational research — without intervention — is the necessary foundation.

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Edsurge

MARCH 14, 2024

That’s partly because Robert can count on needing to take care of any number of other tasks that might need his attention, like participating in a meeting about a student having behavioral issues. EdSurge is only using Robert’s first name out of concern for his privacy.) What’s a ‘Good’ Amount of Planning Time? Not likely.

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Waterford

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Declared a federal event in 1990 , this awareness month is a great reminder to make sure your curriculum includes Indigenous history, current events, and culture. Discuss Historical and Current Events from Indigenous Perspectives. November is National Native American Heritage Month! 10 Native American Children’s Books.

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Edsurge

MARCH 1, 2024

In a recent policy inquiry course, I conducted an analysis of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) — a groundbreaking federal law, first passed in 1990, which bans discrimination on the basis of disability — to analyze the issues associated with the self-identification process, particularly in the higher education space.

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EdNews Daily

JUNE 24, 2022

By Betsy Hill and Roger Stark Editor’s Note: This is part two of a three-part series In part one of our series, we explored the relationship between mental health issues, cognitive skills in general, as well as the connection to the stress and anxiety that students and teachers are experiencing in the K-12 world.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 16, 2023

Remote learners miss out on many key elements of in-person learning when using the tools currently available. The pandemic brought even more attention to this issue. Instead, they use what they currently have with the added tools; they enter a virtual world and are able to teach and conduct a class almost immediately.

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Edsurge

APRIL 19, 2024

Climate change, among many issues, worries Barbara Schneider as she thinks about whether younger generations will be prepared to face scientific challenges altering the world. “I Right now, faculty at the HBCUs are evaluating the current curriculum and seeing how the lessons can be modified for students in Alabama and North Carolina.

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 12, 2024

Related: Teaching ‘action civics’ engages kids – and ignites controversy Sanes is at the far end of the teaching spectrum when it comes to promoting climate activism, not to mention discussing controversial issues of any kind in his classroom. I think about how I personally feel about issues and flip that around. And the answer is no.”

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The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Unfortunately, this is the current state of education. Rethinking education in America should include a move away from teaching to the test and a push toward project-based learning, which encourages students to collaborate, examine and analyze real-world issues and apply scientific research to solve problems.

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