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This Is Your Brain on Math: The Science Behind Culturally Responsive Instruction

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I refer to those epiphanies, when the metaphorical light bulb above a student’s head switches on, as “luminations.” Many of those luminations surfaced because the lessons my students engaged with were designed to promote student inquiry and prioritize cultural relevance.

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The Importance of the Right Technology in Schools

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Mangum then took the floor to take the attendees back to 2016 and talked about the important edtech trends of that time. The program was based on a framework that emphasized providing a systematic support system for students, engaging them in the learning process, and developing STEM career paths.

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As Student Need Rises, More College Faculty Set Up Emergency Aid Funds

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As of fall 2022, Stony Brook is one of 33 higher ed institutions where students can apply for money through a local FAST Fund to help cover an education expense or address a basic life need. What if you were not just disseminating aid to students?” Kirtley credits the spread of the model in part to the efforts of educator unions.

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E-Counseling 2.0: Can a new wave of virtual guidance help?

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Amal Abdi at her high school graduation in June, 2016. Abdi was at the top of her class, and Collins had worked with about 200 students like her in a new virtual advising program by College Possible , a nonprofit founded in 2000. Lauderdale, Florida, July 2016. Lauderdale, Florida, July 2016. Photo: Hajira Dahir.

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Empowering Superintendents to Connect Technology and Learning

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Successful schools look at assessments as a jumping off point to evaluate curriculum, teaching methods, student engagement, etc. the national movement to redefine what it means for students to be college, career and life ready while serving as the 2015-2016 President of AASA, The School Superintendents Association.

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Strategies for Culturally Responsive Teaching

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A decorated educator of 21 years, Monica has received honors and awards from a wide variety of organizations for her leadership, advocacy, and classroom instruction. In addition to instructional coaching, Monica supports teachers through workshops, speaking engagements, and blogging for Education Week and Education Post.

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The Emergency Home Learning Summit : Amazing Series + Final Early-Bird Pricing #homelearningsummit #learningrevolution

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Pat Farenga: Trusting Every Child's Unique Learning Path THE AERO CONFERENCE Yong Zhao Keynote at the 2016 AERO Conference Peter Gray: Self Directed Education. Gina Riley: Intrinsic Motivation and Self Determination in Learning Blake Boles: Why Are You Still Sending Your Kids to School? What Is It, How Does It Work? More to come.