The Cornerstone for Teachers

OCTOBER 5, 2022

SEL can sometimes feel like “one more thing” we have to do, and can sometimes feel inauthentic to students. This is especially true for secondary students. That’s how I came up with these five strategies and routines that help me cultivate a safe and welcoming classroom for secondary students.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

18, 2022 – Many students don’t have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® (AP®) classes due to limited availability of AP® course offerings or certified instructors to teach the classes. The MA DESE has found that some subgroups of students within the state have extremely low percentages of AP® course takers. Boston – Feb.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

. “Unfortunately many students leave elementary school still not proficient in reading, and that creates a significant barrier to their ability to learn across subjects. Most middle and high school teachers are not trained in the teaching of foundational reading skills (e.g., phonemic awareness, phonics) to address this problem.”

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EdTechTeacher

MAY 1, 2020

Leading Innovation: Ray Nashar’s Three Car Train Model, Point of Reflection during Covid-19. When reflecting upon the impact of Remote Learning and teacher practice, I often think of Rogers’ Law of Diffusion of Innovation, and the Three Car Train Concept of Ray Nashar. image courtesy of The College Board). and ending at 6:45 p.m.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 7, 2014

Superintendent Scott Rocco provided me with a great opportunity to not only work with teachers in his district, but to also push me outside my comfort zone, which has always been secondary education. The goal was simple, to introduce and train them on some age appropriate technology tools while identifying natural pedagogical fits.

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Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Through school visits and panel discussions with TDSB officials, district leaders explored local policies and systems, the use of data for equity, and professional development and training for teachers and leaders, keeping an eye and ear toward what they could bring back to their own school communities. Dr. Baron Davis.

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Edsurge

MAY 12, 2021

Thanks to the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER) and its $6.1 In Pittsburgh, district leaders have spent the spring asking student groups what they want out of summer learning. High schoolers, whose day ends at lunchtime, will have access to college preparation, job training and counseling.

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Edsurge

APRIL 6, 2021

In terms of its impact on learning, we have only scratched the surface, with new opportunities emerging from secondary to higher education. Surgical VR training with Precision OS How can a teacher get students up to speed in interactive 3D? It just takes creative teachers to make the leap and get their students engaged.

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eSchool News

JUNE 3, 2021

Experts in performance-based assessment share research on student engagement and effort. According to Beyond Multiple Choice, assessments have come increasingly under fire over the past decade, with critics claiming they are overused, inequitably applied, and not aligned with optimal outcomes for training and education.

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Traditional public schools alone aren’t responsible for the student debt or skilled labor crises — but a longstanding Massachusetts education experiment has shown promise at addressing both. Vocational-technical high schools — or “voc-techs” as they are known — combine academic classes with on-the-job technical training.

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Digital Promise

OCTOBER 29, 2019

The initiative—made possible by a partnership between Digital Promise and Verizon—works to bridge the Digital Learning Gap by equipping every student and teacher at select middle schools across the country with devices and up to a four-year data plan. Innovation in the classroom leads to student engagement.

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techlearning

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

LEGO Education solutions are a perfect tool for today’s educators who are looking to boost student engagement and STEAM curiosity, while also improving learning outcomes. There are three levels of the LEGO Education learning portfolio: Early Learning, Primary, and Secondary. Here’s a quick look at all three of them.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 4, 2021

When thinking about making online lessons more engaging, it can be helpful to start by translating some of the effective strategies used during in-person lessons. Try using music to keep students engaged and motivated. Virtual visitors can also help students maintain focus on post-secondary goals. Engage parents.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 1, 2020

While these roles were drafted to appeal specifically to university and college librarians, they are universal enough to be relevant to school librarians working in primary and secondary school media centers, too. As instructional designers, librarians collaborate with teachers to develop learning materials to reach students best.

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Edsurge

MARCH 31, 2021

In practice, this meant districts were all but forced to use their limited resources to support teacher training and adopt new curricular materials in the subjects that were federally tested, leaving little funding for social studies and the humanities.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 2, 2023

As book bans reach an all-time high, it is no surprise to me that a great percentage of the books challenged or banned are books that have protagonists and prominent secondary characters of color at the center of the story.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Students go through a guided, asynchronous course experience, monitored by course coaches and student success champions, that is designed to move students through their coursework efficiently. When students engage with Connect, their individual needs become clear. McGraw Hill Connect® is a complete course platform.

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Digital Promise

JUNE 15, 2016

Research shows that the following features of effective leadership can improve student achievement (Leithwood et al., 2004; Vescio, Ross, and Adams, 2008 ; The Wallace Foundation, 2012): A vision of academic success for all students based on high expectations. Support and training to promote continual professional learning.

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Shake Up Learning

JUNE 2, 2020

During the COVID-19 emergency school closures, teachers had to learn on the fly and do the best that they could with no training or preparation. You can also direct students to special accommodations and differentiate for students. Student Engagement. Student engagement was a big challenge during remote learning.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

Laura Fischer, VP, Learning Design & Content Development, Learning A-Z Looking ahead, I anticipate that in 2024 the generative AI training wheels will come off and propel adoption of this technology. This will necessitate a reevaluation of curricula, training methods, and the development of future-ready skills.

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edWeb.net

MARCH 26, 2021

The positives were that we banded together as a system to try to fill in those gaps, whether it was training gaps, infrastructure, or device gaps.”. Research shows highly qualified teachers make a difference in student achievement.

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Edsurge

APRIL 29, 2019

Our job as educators is to inspire and inform our students. Today, Lee is a Post Secondary Programs Coordinator for Valley Center USD 262. She runs the Valley Center High School internship program and helps students gain valuable work experience and career knowledge before they head off to college and careers.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

“We’re thrilled to support these bold ideas that integrate career education for all students. BUILD supports students from 8th through 12th grade across the nation in building businesses and confidence to be successful with those businesses through an entrepreneurship program that provides mentors and training to set students up for success.

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Edsurge

APRIL 29, 2019

Our job as educators is to inspire and inform our students. Today, Lee is a Post Secondary Programs Coordinator for Valley Center USD 262. She runs the Valley Center High School internship program and helps students gain valuable work experience and career knowledge before they head off to college and careers.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2024

Laura Fischer, VP, Learning Design & Content Development, Learning A-Z Looking ahead, I anticipate that in 2024 the generative AI training wheels will come off and propel adoption of this technology. This will necessitate a reevaluation of curricula, training methods, and the development of future-ready skills.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 21, 2023

She then worked as an Instructional Coach for seven years, training and coaching secondary teachers in student engagement, standard-based strategies, curriculum development, and blended learning. Noelle is currently working as a middle school Assistant Principal, where she continues to coach and train teachers.

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The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 14, 2016

. — Elly Eckhoff listened intently as a group of veteran teachers listed what they think rookie teachers need before entering the classroom: more time student teaching and more training in how to communicate with colleagues, parents and students themselves. Would better training have helped her? And then she spoke.

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Reading By Example

JUNE 27, 2016

I attempted a schoolwide action research project this past year around literacy and engagement. We used three strategies to assess growth from fall to spring: Instructional walk trends, student engagement surveys, and digital student portfolios. Staff requested additional trainings for conducting portfolio assessment.

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Reading By Example

JUNE 27, 2016

I attempted a schoolwide action research project this past year around literacy and engagement. We used three strategies to assess growth from fall to spring: Instructional walk trends, student engagement surveys, and digital student portfolios. Staff requested additional trainings for conducting portfolio assessment.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 15, 2020

Secondary sessions are held in Zoom meeting rooms with a capacity of 300--if those rooms are full, you'll have to wait for the recording to watch. As a CFD, she has been part of the training team for LMS’s platforms in eLearning, Bongo, BrightSpace, and MML (MyMath Lab).

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 20, 2020

Secondary sessions are held in Zoom meeting rooms with a capacity of 300--if those rooms are full, you'll have to wait for the recording to watch. As a CFD, she has been part of the training team for LMS’s platforms in eLearning, Bongo, BrightSpace, and MML (MyMath Lab).

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

16 Moreover, schools often face complex logistical issues when it comes to training tutors properly, 17 rescheduling the school day to fit in a tutoring block, and vetting tutoring services run by outside companies. Unfortunately, there are many challenges districts and schools face in implementing high-dosage tutoring programs.

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Reading By Example

DECEMBER 24, 2015

This is a follow up to a previous post about our school’s collective efforts to increase student engagement in reading, especially in their dispositions around talking about and sharing their reading lives. Specifically, they felt that students needed more structure. “Hey, I have a quote for you.”

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JANUARY 31, 2018

The Center is a platform for advancing education for global competence for all youth through empowering professional development for teachers and school heads, systems change and public engagement.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

AUGUST 24, 2023

It’s the invisible thread that weaves together student engagement, academic success, and the overall harmony of the classroom environment. and “ Reducing reality shock: The effects of classroom management skills training on beginning teachers ” by Theresa Dicke et al. American Secondary Education, 41(3), 21–33.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Through the strategic integration of these innovative technologies, Akron Public Schools has witnessed significant improvement in student engagement and academic growth. By creating a supportive and inclusive atmosphere, Mr. Hatcher has empowered students from all walks of life to unlock their full potential.

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The Hechinger Report

JUNE 12, 2016

To be sure, ongoing ill will over NCLB influenced the bitter, drawn-out negotiations over the reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, which became ESSA (NCLB was also a reauthorization of the 1965 act). Related: The Every Student Succeeds Act includes some new ideas on how to train better teachers.

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