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On paper, teens are thriving. In reality, they’re not

The Hechinger Report

Researchers have pointed to the introduction of smartphones — the iPhone was introduced in 2007 — and the rise of social media as the culprit. More focused, community-based assessments may do a better job at capturing some of these more subjective measures than the large-scale national models currently in use, Anderson said.

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Promote Executive Functioning within School Culture

edWeb.net

A 2007 study found that executive functions are more critical for school readiness than is IQ or entry-level reading or math. Executive Function Enablers and Deficits. Fostering a Culture That Promotes EF. Supporting and developing critical executive function skills involves the entire school community.

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Mini-Conference for Small, Rural, and Independent Libraries - Wednesday, June 17th #library20

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Before "going rogue" in 2007, Kate was the Staff Training Coordinator for The Seattle Public Library. Jennifer’s background includes over 10 years working for OCLC where she honed her skills in library advocacy, marketing and public relations. She and staff continually work with community members to assess and improve PYPL programming.

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June 17th - Library 2.0 Mini-Conference on "Small, Rural, and Independent Libraries" - Speaker Listing

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Before "going rogue" in 2007, Kate was the Staff Training Coordinator for The Seattle Public Library. Jennifer’s background includes over 10 years working for OCLC where she honed her skills in library advocacy, marketing and public relations. She and staff continually work with community members to assess and improve PYPL programming.

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A Week From Today - Schedule Published for "Small, Rural, and Independent Libraries" Mini-Conference #library20 #smallruralindependent

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Before "going rogue" in 2007, Kate was the Staff Training Coordinator for The Seattle Public Library. Jennifer’s background includes over 10 years working for OCLC where she honed her skills in library advocacy, marketing and public relations. She and staff continually work with community members to assess and improve PYPL programming.

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Tomorrow, Wednesday June 17th - "Small, Rural, and Independent Libraries" Mini-Conference #library2020

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Before "going rogue" in 2007, Kate was the Staff Training Coordinator for The Seattle Public Library. Jennifer’s background includes over 10 years working for OCLC where she honed her skills in library advocacy, marketing and public relations. She and staff continually work with community members to assess and improve PYPL programming.

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Charters felt pressured to promise miraculous progress — but none met the targets

The Hechinger Report

Ken Campbell, who was director of charter schools for the Louisiana Department of Education between 2007 and early 2010, agreed that federal mandates likely had something to do with it. Ken Campbell, director of charter schools for the Louisiana Department of Education between 2007 and early 2010. But that wasn’t a thing then.