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Professional Development Done With Us, Not To Us

The Jose Vilson

As Ron Reed mentioned before introducing scholar Kimberlé Crenshaw as the opening speaker, the conference has grown significantly since 2011. Whereas in the beginning, it felt more focused on digital learning and ed-tech, this year felt more like it was a hub for relevant education conversations.

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Teacher Development Research Review: Keys to Educator Success

Digital Promise

Teaching quality has been defined as “instruction that enables a wide range of students to learn” ( Darling-Hammond, 2012 ), and it is the strongest school-related factor that can improve student learning and achievement ( Hanushek, 2011 ; Nye, Konstantopoulos, and Hedges, 2004 ; Rivkin, Hanushek, and Kain, 2005 ).

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4 ways to support teachers after the holiday break

eSchool News

Reinvest in teachers’ career growth and knowledge-building Many districts bookend the school year with professional development workshops for teachers, but continuing education and career training opportunities available throughout the year have the greatest benefit.

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Personalizing the Journey for Our Students

The Principal of Change

I guarantee I have done things like this before, which is why I focus on turning my workshops into conversations more than a traditional “stand and deliver” session. Getting to know our students and passions may help shape the opportunities within the classroom, as well within professional learning (the questions below may help).

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Transforming Schools and Outcomes by Using a Culturally Responsive Curriculum

edWeb.net

Vernon has achieved widespread involvement in interactive parent workshops, which have been online since last spring, by focusing on relevant topics such as understanding teenage language and behavior, and how to support virtual learning. And, this sort of culturally relevant approach extends beyond the students themselves.

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Using Design Thinking to Support Makerspaces

edWeb.net

She is the winner of the 2011 “I Love My Librarian” Award and the Library Association’s 2010 Outstanding Librarian Award. Retinkering Libraries, created a model for a participatory learning environment for public, academic and school libraries. The grant, called MakerSpace 2.0: Follow Bill on Twitter @BillDerry. Join the Community.

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A Peek at SXSWedu’s Panelpicker—and Some ‘Weird’ Trendy Things in Education

Edsurge

Roughly 400 sessions, covering pre-school to professional learning, make it onto the final schedule, as determined by a multi-step process involving conference organizers, an advisory board and public votes. trash dumpster and a workshop on whether the Dungeons and Dragons can “ save the world.” (Pub