The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

As students return to the classroom this fall — many for the first time since the beginning of the pandemic that upended their access to quality, in-person learning — we have an opportunity to enact standards to ensure that teachers’ instruction methods are effective and backed by science.

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Policies Assessment Outcomes Instructional Materials 145

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 20, 2013

Today is day three of the 2013 Global Education Conference. Swift, International Baccalaureate Coordinator ED4ALL - Learning English Grammar by Writing - Mr. Paul Hartman From the USA to Africa: A Unique Primary STEM Global Partnership Emerges - Your Name and Title: Maria D.

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PLE Conference Advocacy Case Study 57

The Hechinger Report

MAY 1, 2023

This approach has learners and educators working together to ensure that students master what they need to learn, with opportunities to show what they know and can do in a variety of ways. Personalized learning helps each student receive support to reach their learning goals. Sign up for Hechinger’s newsletter.

Competency Based Learning 94

Competency Based Learning Policies Personalized Learning Education 94

edWeb.net

JUNE 16, 2017

Access to online resources including digital content, interactive education apps and websites, videos, experts and peers is no longer a “nice to have” but rather a necessity. Christine Fox, Deputy Executive Director, SETDA, noted the importance of having safe WiFi access. She suggested beginning with a clear mission statement.

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Equity of Access Accessibility Elementary Instructional Materials 40

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 14, 2022

You don’t have a computer, you don’t have internet, you can’t even access distance learning,” Silver said. RELATED: Racial segregation is one reason some families have internet access and others don’t, new research finds. In May 2021, Think College Now elementary students sit in class after returning to in-person learning.

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Digital Divide Broadband Chromebook Survey 111

eSpark

APRIL 5, 2022

In 2011, Utica Community Schools decided to transform how students learn, starting with their first day of elementary school. With this funding and the new adoption of Common Core State Standards, UCS began exploring blended learning models. million for technological improvements.

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Blended Learning Case Study iPad Learning 52

eSpark

APRIL 5, 2022

In 2011, Utica Community Schools decided to transform how students learn, starting with their first day of elementary school. With this funding and the new adoption of Common Core State Standards, UCS began exploring blended learning models. million for technological improvements.

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Blended Learning Case Study iPad Learning 52

The Hechinger Report

JULY 10, 2019

That’s vastly better than assigning students homework that doesn’t provide feedback and resembles busy work, be it photocopied word searches in the elementary grades or repetitive math worksheets across the school years. Those dull, outdated assignments don’t further learning goals and only serve to disengage students.

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Tools Laptops Analysis Broadband 80

Edsurge

MAY 22, 2017

As the largest school district in Rhode Island, Providence Public Schools makes up 25% of the state’s entire elementary and secondary student population. Nearly 1,900 teaching and learning staff are employed in 42 schools, each equipped with various types of technology tools (42 in all). Ed-Fi Data Standard , moving forward.

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Case Study Data Learning Mobility 103

The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

Audrianna Lesieur, age 11, smiles after demonstrating the strength of “Confidence” with encouragement from classmate William Maestas as her teacher Val Seamons moves on to assist Billy Sabo at Lake Canyon Elementary School. They’re among the 10 “talent themes,” or strengths, used to underpin learning in the school district here.

Learning 86

Learning Elementary Report Personalized Learning 86

The Hechinger Report

MAY 6, 2019

Before elementary school, the boy was diagnosed with autism, ADHD and anxiety, and in kindergarten he was placed in a small, self-contained class for kids with disabilities. Before kindergarten, Jennifer Choi’s son was denied special education services despite a diagnosis of ADHD. Rachel Blustain for The Hechinger Report.

Advocacy 111

Advocacy Elementary Training Report 111

The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 25, 2021

Superintendent Rico Munn made mental health a priority when he came to Aurora Public Schools in 2013. Sofia Kent, the school social worker at Montview Elementary School, saidwhen the topic of mental health is presented in a very open, nonjudgmental manner it makes a big difference. “ The new focus has paid off.

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Report Training Elementary Survey 137

Education Superhighway

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

million students across the nation who lack access to the minimum connectivity required for digital learning. Since 2013, 49 governors have led the effort that has connected an estimated 40.7 million teachers in more than 81,000 schools have the Internet access they need for digital learning.

Broadband 40

Broadband E-rate Digital Divide Report 40

MIND Research Institute

MARCH 5, 2021

This represents a new high water mark in a seven-year progression towards the vital practice of holding education programs and school districts using state funds accountable for achieving student learning impacts. ST Math in Utah , where over 21% of elementary schools use the program. What does the report say about K-12 math software?

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Program Evaluation STEM Analysis Software 52

The Hechinger Report

JUNE 21, 2020

The version of the tool launched this fall focused on late elementary and middle school math, with new topics planned for the future. But based on initial data from a much smaller pilot in Long Beach, California, in 2017-18 and another in 33 tiny Idaho districts in 2013-14, he was optimistic. Again, he picked the wrong answer.

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Khan Academy Classroom Training Software 134

Edsurge

APRIL 25, 2018

In July 2013 by a unanimous vote, the Board of Trustees for McComb School District in Mississippi appointed me as superintendent of schools. Tailored Professional Development Students aren’t the only ones who deserve learning experiences specifically designed to meet their needs.

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System How To Assessment Meeting 116

User Generated Education

DECEMBER 1, 2014

The learner in an essentialist, instructivist, pedagogical learning environment, given 21st century technologies, and through instruction of the teacher may: Access information via ebooks and websites, but these often lack any type of interactivity or capabilities for the learner to comment, share, or interact with the content.

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Education Learning Resources Tools 268

Doug Levin

APRIL 21, 2016

” This letter marked the launch of the implementation of the first federal program dedicated to ensuring universal access to information and communications technology for improved teaching and learning in the nation’s schools. FY 2013 $0. the more detailed program rules, as determined by the U.S. ” FY 2012 $0.

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Policies Technology Program Evaluation Education 150

eSchool News

AUGUST 16, 2016

Through this collaboration, all K-12 classrooms districtwide will have access to engaging digital content through Discovery Education Streaming Plus, an award-winning, comprehensive digital service supplementing instruction across all K-12 curricular areas.

Social Media 40

Social Media Digital Learning Strategy System 40

MindShift

MAY 6, 2019

Before elementary school, the boy was diagnosed with autism, ADHD and anxiety, and in kindergarten he was placed in a small, self-contained class for kids with disabilities. Sign up for the Hechinger newsletter. NEW YORK — To Eva Santiago, her son’s education has always felt like an impossible dilemma.

Advocacy 53

Advocacy Elementary Training Assessment 53

edWeb.net

MAY 21, 2021

The 2021 Driving K-12 Innovation report released by CoSN selected the most critical Hurdles (challenges), Accelerators (mega-trends), and Tech Enablers (tools) that school districts are facing with personalized learning, innovation, and digital equity. This edWeb broadcast was sponsored by ClassLink and co-hosted by CoSN and AASA.

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Learning Broadband Elementary Professional Learning 78

The Hechinger Report

MARCH 16, 2021

However, U-46 created a separate, 100 percent Hispanic, elementary program that allowed those students to study the gifted curriculum. Then-superintendent José Torres had not designed the bilingual gifted program, but he thought it was a great strategy to give Latino students access to advanced work.

Elementary 120

Elementary Policies Data Report 120

Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

now live in poverty, a mark hit in 2013 for the first time in 50 years, according to the Southern Education Foundation. Compared to white and affluent students, low-income and minority students have less access to nearly every type of educational benefit. The initiative is in place at elementary and middle schools in Middletown.

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Blended Learning Elementary Broadband Dropout 161

The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

All sessions are recorded so you can access later. They felt like they had a front-row audience with experts that they would not normally have access to, So it’s going to give you… It’s free, first of all. For me, it’s a deep passion belief in the value of and the importance of global in our own personal learning.

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Conference Education Social Media Twitter 223

edWeb.net

JUNE 17, 2020

Now, the presenters have encountered heretofore unthought-of costs like extended loaner devices, increased repair costs from home use, and distance learning options. Some are also becoming de facto internet service providers as they try to provide WiFi accessibility. Louis University.

EdTech 53

EdTech Outcomes BYOD Advocacy 53

edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

The growing concerns about security among families, school systems, and legislature increased teacher and student reliance on internet accessibility. Both Miller and Dr. Thiele agreed that any time a cybersecurity issue happens, it gets in the way of teaching and learning. Blog post by Eileen Belastock based on this edWebinar.

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Strategy System Data BYOD 84

Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

now live in poverty, a mark hit in 2013 for the first time in 50 years, according to the Southern Education Foundation. Compared to white and affluent students, low-income and minority students have less access to nearly every type of educational benefit. The initiative is in place at elementary and middle schools in Middletown.

Blended Learning 120

Blended Learning Elementary Broadband Dropout 120

edWeb.net

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Equal access to online learning opportunities has continued to be a challenge, with the focus expanding beyond access to devices and hotspots and now including high-speed access for all students. He brings a vision for learning that emphasizes the importance of collaboration and engagement. About the Presenters.

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Technology Blended Learning BYOD Assessment 88

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

It is designed to significantly increase opportunities for connecting classrooms while supporting cultural awareness and recognition of diversity and educational access for all. What positive social change needs to take place to fully realize the goal of a connected and ''flattened'' environment that supports personalized learning?

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Conference Education Pearson Technology 59

The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 25, 2017

They’re doing awesome things to drive inquiry based learning. This fun, visual tool lets students explore 150 different science and social studies units for elementary and middle school learners. And I say frequently to my sister, who has access to this in her classroom, “You are so lucky! Vicki: And this is so important!

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Social Media Blended Learning Data Blackboard 242

edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Beyond just the ability to pivot and be prepared for any type of learning, the pandemic has brought new concerns with “Zoom bombing” and increased outside access to school networks. In 2019, Mehlville opened academies at each middle school to expand personalized learning experiences at the middle-school level.

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BYOD System Data Advocacy 95

The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 14, 2020

On a crisp day in early March, two elementary school gifted and talented classes worked on activities in two schools, three miles and a world apart. The gifted program at Eve opened two years ago as a way to increase access to Buffalo’s disproportionately white, in-demand gifted and talented programs. BUFFALO, N.Y. —

Education 145

Education Elementary Report Data 145

edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

In 2017 the district opened MOSAIC, a personalized learning elementary school, and created the MyPath program, which allows high school students to create their own class. This year Mehlville opened academies at each middle school to expand personalized learning experiences at the middle school level.

Student Data Privacy 40

Student Data Privacy Data Policies BYOD 40

The Hechinger Report

JULY 10, 2019

In tiny Foster, Rhode Island, teachers at Captain Isaac Paine Elementary School use high-tech methods to teach a largely rural, off-the-grid population. Down Route 6, not far from the Shady Acres Restaurant and Dairy, is Captain Isaac Paine Elementary School. Future of Learning. Mississippi Learning. PROVIDENCE, R.I.

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Personalized Learning Learning Chromebook Elementary 98

techlearning

MAY 16, 2018

This standards-aligned solution helps educators increase achievement by quickly identifying each student’s learning needs and delivering personalized instruction, practice, and review. Apex Learning Tutorials, a solution newly available through ASSIST Education, supports students worldwide. It adapts to the need of the student.

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System CMS LMS Outcomes 40

Doug Levin

MARCH 19, 2017

." Tagged on: March 19, 2017 Technology switch leaves some upset | Columbia Daily Tribune → Battle High School students and teachers have had iPads since the school opened in 2013. Tagged on: March 17, 2017 Problems with Personalized Learning | dy/dan → Dan Meyer says, "This isn’t good instruction.

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EdTech Chromebook Laptops iPad 170

EdTechSandyK

FEBRUARY 10, 2012

Key trends from 2011 : People expect anytime anywhere access Resources becoming more cloud based Abundance of resources make it more challenging for us to function in the role of educator as we know it. Challenges Current tech practices in schools do not support the demand for personalized learning. Shows live results.

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BYOD Poll Everywhere Mobility Laptops 60