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The Makings (and Misgivings) of a Statewide Effort to Personalize Learning in Massachusetts

Edsurge

Formed in December 2016 by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (MESE) and the. LearnLaunch Institute , the Massachusetts Personalized Learning Edtech Consortium (MAPLE) functions as a professional learning community for 32 district members that aim to implement personalized learning.

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U.S. K-12 Educational Technology Policy: Historical Notes on the Federal Role

Doug Levin

For each of the three primary (equity-focused) federal educational technology programs authorized by Congress since the passage of the 1994 revision to the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), below I provide details on the programs’: legislative authorization (i.e., FY 2010 $100,000,000.

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Personalized learning: How kids are getting into college by mastering their skills

The Hechinger Report

Students work on individual projects in the blended-learning classroom of Jessica Anderson, in Deer Lodge, Montana. A student-centered personalized-learning model known as competency education has gained traction over the past five years as states have developed policies to promote its adoption in both elementary and secondary schools.

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Teaching isn’t Rocket Science – It’s Way More Complex

The CoolCatTeacher

Vicki: So we need to personalize learning. And we do have the capability to personalize learning so much more. Doug, as we finish up, could you give us a 30-second pep talk about personalizing learning for the students in our classroom today? So, in summary, why is personalized learning essential?

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Implementing Innovation Strategies to Make School Districts More Equitable

edWeb.net

Ray is a past president of the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD) and author of It’s Not Us Against Them: Creating the Schools We Need , published in 2009 by the International Center. Dr. Conner obtained his Bachelor of Arts in elementary education/humanities from Lasell University.

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Teaching to the student, not the test

The Hechinger Report

percent in 2009 to 87.9 Barile’s class is a prime example of how Revere High School uses “student-centered learning” to reach a highly diverse student body. percent in 2009 to 87.9 The juniors are more likely to sign up for AP English as seniors than students who take other classes. percent in 2017. percent in 2017.

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Wahoo! The 2013 Global Education Conference - Still Time to Present + Plan to Attend!

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

In February 2009 the words of the world were collected and given to the Council of Conscience, a gathering of religious leaders and thinkers, who are now crafting the final document. The Charter was launched in November 2009. Julene also works with Suumu Secondary School and Roots & Shoots in Tanzania.