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Why system transformation is likely a pipe dream

eSchool News

Key points: Public schools are part of a complicated system True system transformation will require disruptive replacement I can’t count the number of times people at an education conference have approached me and said something to the effect of, “But how do we transform the education system?”

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If We’re Serious About Student Well-Being, We Must Change the Systems Students Learn In

Edsurge

But while working with schools and colleges across the globe as we conducted research for our book , we realized that most interventions don’t address systemic issues causing mental health problems in the first place. It’s time we acknowledge that our education systems are directly contributing to the youth mental health crisis.

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Boost Morale with These Simple Strategies

A Principal's Reflections

While the pandemic has undoubtedly played a monumental role in decreasing morale, other factors continuously play a role, such as leadership, mandates, lack of time, systems that are in place, a toxic culture, inadequate pay, or trying to maintain a work-life balance. However, this is easier said than done. & Fouquereau, E.

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Unique Learning System: Realize the Potential in Every Student

N2Y

When Unique Learning System launched in 2008, special educators found the content and instructional support they needed to help unique learners achieve this goal. n2y was founded on the belief that everyone can learn and has the right to reach their full potential.

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‘Faculty Information System’ Developer, Interfolio Acquired for $110M+

Edsurge

based Interfolio aims to help simplify the workflow for faculty with software it dubs “faculty information systems.” Behind the scenes, there’s accreditation reporting, tracking and organizing work around tenure, plus managing and supporting students while staying on top of new technologies and instructional practices. Washington D.C.-based

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Achieving Equity Through Systems, Strategies, and Educational Justice

edWeb.net

Systems, Strategies, and an Equity Framework. Three key elements then used for proceeding with equity work are systems leadership, strategic planning, and an equity framework. An equity framework, inventory, and handbook have been created to streamline and provide supports for culturally responsive systems change.

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What Is Universal Design for Learning ?

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

As Higbee and Goff (2008) suggest, UD emphasizes accommodating the needs of a diverse user base in the creation of spaces, products, or programs. individuals on skateboards or parents with strollers), as well as automatic doors, elevators, and lever-style door handles (Higbee & Goff, 2008). Higbee, J.L., & Goff, E. Minneapolis.

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