The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 28, 2022

18, Richmond received an email from the Jefferson County School District: AJ was suspended while the district evaluated his risk of violence, a formal process known as a behavioral threat assessment. Still, policymakers increasingly see the use of threat assessment teams as a viable way to prevent mass shootings.

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Assessment Report Training Guidelines 102

The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 3, 2020

We grade students throughout their lives, but have you ever wondered how we would measure our communities when it comes to things that truly matter, like student outcomes? They designed short-cycle assessments that happen every five to 10 days, allowing for constant attention to what is working well for students.

Education 107

Education Data Outcomes System 107

The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Online charters typically lag behind other schools on measures including student academic outcomes and graduation rates, and have also been plagued by high student turnover. For 12 years we’ve been documenting their disastrous outcomes, and they’re just resilient.”. Related: These parents want more virtual learning.

E-rate 122

E-rate Pearson Company Report 122

Edsurge

JULY 29, 2020

Distance learning began March 23. Simon and the rest of the district turned their focus to food security , internet connectivity for families in need and online suicide prevention assessments. Her organization recommends that attendance is taken for every in-person and virtual instructional experience.

Strategy 175

Strategy Learning Data Dropout 175

Digital Promise

MARCH 13, 2017

At BWRSD, we have used the opportunity to develop and communicate a new, shared vision of personalized instruction that fosters deeper learning for all students. Our journey began in the Fall of 2015 with the convening of a Future Ready Leadership Team representing a cross-section of school and district leaders.

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Future Ready Learning Digital Learning Assessment 140

Doug Levin

APRIL 21, 2016

In addition, using technology to improve student outcomes is a key priority in the Race to the Top and Investing in Innovation (i3) programs. FY 2015 $0. ” FY 2012 $0. FY 2013 $0. FY 2014 $0. ” How would the program operate? ”) Richard Culatta, the director of the U.S. 2012 and 2012 (ARRA case studies).

Policies 150

Policies Technology Program Evaluation Education 150

The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

Since 2015, more than 10,000 people, mostly working adults, have graduated from programs created by Trilogy and offered in partnership with universities such as Georgia Tech, Northwestern, Rutgers and the University of Pennsylvania. The problem, as Chou sees it, is disagreement over what outcome is most important.

Analysis 93

Analysis Data Pearson Outcomes 93

EdTechTeacher

MARCH 6, 2015

Eric Sheninger, Senior Fellow and Thought Leader on Digital Leadership with the International Center for Leadership in Education (ICLE) and Scholastic Achievement Partners (SAP) , kicked off the 2015 Leading Future Learning conference with his keynote on Digital Leadership. They want to be engaged in learning.

Social Media 60

Social Media Learning Digital Badges BYOD 60

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

“We do not believe that there is yet definitive proof that personalized learning works better than other models.”­. — All That We’ve Learned: Five Years of Working on Personalized Learning. First the word was blended learning, before it was hybrid, and now it’s personalized learning.

Personalized Learning 76

Personalized Learning Blended Learning Assessment Strategy 76

edWeb.net

OCTOBER 27, 2020

These and other important lessons from Oregon’s Gresham-Barlow School District were discussed during a recent edWebinar , hosted by AASA, The Superintendents Association and AASA’s Leadership Network , with the district’s Superintendent, Dr. Katrise Perera, and Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment, Lisa Riggs.

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Professional Learning Assessment Outcomes Secondary 62

MIND Research Institute

MARCH 5, 2021

The program offers a variety of grants to Utah schools, including the K-12 Math Personalized Learning Software Grant that provides access to a selection of math personalized learning software programs to improve student outcomes in mathematics literacy. More studies on ST Math outcomes.

Program Evaluation 52

Program Evaluation STEM Analysis Software 52

Pair-a-dimes for Your Thoughts

MARCH 4, 2019

Here are a few more resources to help understand that journey the school has been on, already shared on my blog: Creating the time and space for self-directed, personalized, inquiry learning. The 2015 CEA Ken Spencer Award goes to Inquiry Hub. Learning and Failure. Relevance Amplifies Learning.

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Secondary Course Digital Learning Digital Citizenship 113

The Hechinger Report

JULY 1, 2018

Their changed view — and that of others who shunned Rogers and now want in — is driven by what seems to be a magic educational elixir: personalized learning. Philanthropists, state education officials, reform advocates — even charter school leaders — are examining personalized learning. What can that look like?

Personalized Learning 95

Personalized Learning Khan Academy Education Elementary 95

Edsurge

MAY 22, 2017

Nearly 1,900 teaching and learning staff are employed in 42 schools, each equipped with various types of technology tools (42 in all). Cameron Berube, who began serving as Director of Curriculum and Instruction in 2015, was part of the design team to move the district toward PL. Yet challenges presented themselves in a number of areas.

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Case Study Data Learning Mobility 89

edWeb.net

JANUARY 12, 2021

Achievement is the outcome. The question we should have been asking is: How do we get kids excited about learning?” Before joining the faculty at UCLA he served as a tenured professor and holder of endowed chairs at New York University (2004–2015), Harvard University (2000–2003), and the University of California, Berkeley (1990–2000).

Secondary 68

Secondary Policies Professional Learning Outcomes 68

Edsurge

DECEMBER 21, 2017

Only eight percent of 15-year-olds from around the world exhibit a sophisticated grasp of collaboration skills, according to the recently released 2015 results of the Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) test administered by the Organization for Economic Cooperation (OECD).

Social Media 82

Social Media Outcomes Technology Tools 82

eSchool News

JANUARY 25, 2016

million students in the US high school Class of 2015 took the ACT test—approximately 59 percent of all high school graduates in the United States. ACT Online Prep is designed to build students’ understanding of the ACT test and provide them with a platform to assess their academic strengths and areas for development. More than 1.9

Assessment 40

Assessment Mobility Tablets Industry 40

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

But when district leaders launched mPower Piedmont —broadly integrating technology to empower their teachers—they were committed to seeing improved outcomes for each of the district’s 1,200 students. Since we started differentiating with eSpark, our 2015-2016 annual NWEA state assessment gains were terrific.

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Strategy Robotics Laptops iPad 107

eSchool News

MARCH 21, 2016

itslearning, maker of the personalized learning management platform of the same name, released “ Going Digital: A Curriculum Management Playbook ,” a guide to creating a fully integrated curriculum management system using the cloud-based platform.

eBook 40

eBook Strategy LMS Case Study 40

eSpark

NOVEMBER 2, 2016

Mineola has demonstrated how personalized learning can prevent summer learning loss, implementing eSpark in summer school classrooms with fantastic results. Changing Outcomes at Scale with Utica Community Schools. At eSpark Learning, we make tools that empower teachers and delight students. Mundelein, Illinois.

EdTech 90

EdTech Differentiated Instruction Elementary iPad 90

The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 3, 2018

Is anyone interested in taking an assessment today?” Related: Tipping point: Can summit put personalized learning over the top? One of the learning outcomes for Policing in the Community might be “to understand the laws regarding domestic violence,” Pearson said. Dobrin asks. You can take it at your own pace.

Pearson 83

Pearson Personalized Learning Report Course 83

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

Over the past six years, the Board has invested in technology to improve learning outcomes for all of its students—starting with G Suite for Education and Chromebooks. OCSB staff’s intuition was that more engagement would translate into greater student success, and ultimately, higher assessment scores.

Student Engagement 60

Student Engagement Hapara Chromebook Course 60

eSpark

JANUARY 5, 2016

On December 10, 2015, President Obama signed the Every Student Succeeds Act, a bipartisan bill designed to address the shortcomings of No Child Left Behind. “ These harsh punishments lead some districts to “teach the test” and prioritize third party assessment scores over student engagement and learning.

Policies 40

Policies Blended Learning Education EdTech 40

Reading By Example

DECEMBER 15, 2016

His specific concerns around the use of praise to coax work out of students in the name of outcomes have been substantiated by a body of research, of which he often cites to support his arguments on his blog, www.alfiekohn.org. It is a hard habit to break. However, this habit is worth changing. Pathways Toward Student Agency.

eBook 35

eBook Outcomes Assessment Strategy 35

edWeb.net

DECEMBER 27, 2016

Michelle Luhtala , Department Chair of the New Canaan, CT, High School Library and a 2015 Library Journal Mover & Shaker , is a leader in helping teacher-librarians all around the country to become Future Ready. Future Ready has developed a common set of information, tools, and assessment, that are all available for free.

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Future Ready Libraries Professional Learning Personalized Learning 46

Reading By Example

NOVEMBER 12, 2016

Physically attending class has also broadened my personal learning network. The connections I make in person could lead to future collaborations down the road. Some of these results are due to the varied levels of effectiveness that a virtual learning experience might offer. Cambridge, MA: Harvard Kennedy School.

Learning 33

Learning Personal Learning Network Examples Analysis 33

Reading By Example

NOVEMBER 12, 2016

Physically attending class has also broadened my personal learning network. The connections I make in person could lead to future collaborations down the road. Some of these results are due to the varied levels of effectiveness that a virtual learning experience might offer. Cambridge, MA: Harvard Kennedy School.

Learning 33

Learning Personal Learning Network Examples Analysis 33

Reading By Example

DECEMBER 15, 2016

His specific concerns around the use of praise to coax work out of students in the name of outcomes have been substantiated by a body of research, of which he often cites to support his arguments on his blog, www.alfiekohn.org. It is a hard habit to break. However, this habit is worth changing. Pathways Toward Student Agency.

eBook 28

eBook Outcomes Assessment Strategy 28

The Hechinger Report

MARCH 6, 2018

It’s too soon to know how well the free pilot program mixing online and in-person learning will work, but one thing is clear: Without it, said Holmes County Superintendent Angel Meeks, AP physics in this rural Mississippi district “would not exist.”. Some of the more time intensive virtual programs have shown poor outcomes.

Online Learning 65

Online Learning Learning Course Blended Learning 65

TeachThought - Learn better.

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

According to Harvard University, “in Activity-Based Learning courses, students do public service, fieldwork, community-based research and internships in conjunction with in-class work. In short, differentiation is the process of personalizing universal learning goals for groups of students. Individualized Learning.

Technology 40

Technology Learning BYOD Digital Citizenship 40

MindShift

JUNE 29, 2015

The NMC Horizon 2015 K-12 report offers a snapshot of where ed tech stands now and where it is likely to go in the next five years, according to 56 education and technology experts from 22 countries. If this more radical and child-centered definition of “personalized” is to be achieved, the role teachers play also need reimagining.

Technology 28

Technology Maker Movement Trends Khan Academy 28

MindShift

MARCH 6, 2018

It’s too soon to know how well the free pilot program mixing online and in-person learning will work, but one thing is clear: Without it, said Holmes County Superintendent Angel Meeks, AP physics in this rural Mississippi district “would not exist.”. Some of the more time intensive virtual programs have shown poor outcomes.

Online Learning 31

Online Learning Learning Course Report 31

Evelyn Learning

AUGUST 22, 2023

ASSESSING THE DOWNFALLS Declining Academic Performance: While the U.S. Schools in affluent districts benefit from advanced resources, while those in lower-income areas struggle with introductory provisions, creating a vast disparity in learning outcomes. education system. Source: EdWeek 2. SOURCE: U.S.

Assessment 52

Assessment Education Digital Divide Survey 52

Iterating Toward Openness

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

For example, in 2015 I wrote that “My ultimate goal is this: I want to (1) radically improve the quality of education as judged by learners, and (2) radically improve access to education. Is it the work we’ve done to make it easier to align WordPress-based content with learning outcomes?

Accessibility 63

Accessibility OER Pearson MOOC 63

eSchool News

MAY 11, 2021

Kerri has demonstrated a clear vision for individual and team development, program execution, strategic planning and student-centered outcomes. Under her, District of Columbia Comprehensive Assessment System (DC CAS) exam scores increased by 10 points in a single academic year. Students in eighth grade made the fourth largest gains.

Education 96

Education Differentiated Instruction Company Assessment 96

Hack Education

DECEMBER 9, 2017

” And I wondered at the time if that would be the outcome for MOOCs. ”) It was certainly the outcome that investors were hoping for Edmodo , which raised $25 million in 2012, boasting that it had 15 million users. The company sold The Financial Times and its stake in The Economist in 2015, for example.

Technology 62

Technology Pearson LMS Edmodo 62

edWeb.net

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Finally, district leaders also need to consider a new public education paradigm in which there is year-round schooling, funding is no longer based on in-school attendance, and the traditional teaching, learning, and assessment process is transformed into personalization, engagement, and differentiation. Dr. David R.

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Guidelines Trends BYOD Data 97