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Maximizing COVID Relief Funding and Its Effectiveness

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Integrated training for teachers and ongoing tech support are also important aspects of a STEM purchase that will result in effective long-term teaching and learning. In regard to professional development, Dr. Gemeinhardt started out teaching in K-12 as an assistant teacher and from then on loved the educational and training field.

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Teacher Development Research Review: Keys to Educator Success

Digital Promise

Job Embedded Professional Development. Professional Learning Communities. A safe and cooperative climate for learning. Support and training to promote continual professional learning. Data to track and promote collaborative inquiry and practices that improve student learning.

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A Paradigm Shift

A Principal's Reflections

It all began around 2003 when the smartphone wars started with Blackberry, but was quickly taken over by the Apple iPhone in 2007. Technology now allows for professional learning to take place anytime, anywhere, and with anyone. The world continues to change as a result of technological advances.

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Focusing on a Safe, Supportive School Climate

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First, the staff met the coach and learned more about SEL and restorative practices. Then, after planning meetings with the leadership team, staff spent two of their four summer PD days in training. But despite the success, the administrators aren’t pulling back on the training. Make time for SEL. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING.

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Funding School Services in the Midst of Multiple Crises

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With a 25+ career in education, Arati has used her curriculum design skills to create unique learning experiences in education and nonprofit sectors at Pearson, EdSurge and Silicon Valley Education Foundation. She has also leveraged these skills to create employee onboarding and training programs at Apple, Facebook, Google and Uber.

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New Orleans’ uphill battle for more black and homegrown teachers

The Hechinger Report

NEW ORLEANS —Educator Kristi Walton was born, bred, and trained as a teacher in her hometown of New Orleans. That’s partly because several of the local training programs that provided a pathway into teaching for Walton and countless others no longer exist. In 2015, UNO granted 48 bachelor’s degrees in education, down from 136 in 2003.

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Strategies for Surviving All Types of Assessments

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Preparing for the classroom, system-wide, or state-mandated testing requires organization, training, a great attitude, and patience. For high-stakes testing, attend all scheduled state-mandated meetings and trainings, take notes and ask questions. Vernice Jones received her bachelor’s degree in biology from Lane College in 2003.