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What Families Need Now From the Perspective of a School Parent Liaison

Education Elements

This is a special blog post because not only am I interviewing an expert in family outreach but I am interviewing my mom, Aleida Goetchius, who is truly my first mentor and forever hero. Aleida was named the 2017 Region 4 Outstanding Hourly Employee and one of five finalists for this year's Outstanding Secondary Teacher Award in her district.

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Jarvis Middle School Student for a Day

Education Elements

It’s been awhile since my last blog post as I try to document many of the great things going on at Central Valley on my twitter account, @CVThunderSuper. What follows is my account of March 23, 2017 as best as I can recall. A couple weeks ago I had the opportunity to live the life of a typical 8 th grade student during the school day.

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10 Most Popular Personalized Learning Blog Posts of 2017 from Education Elements

Education Elements

When we started the Bring Your Own Thoughts blog our goal was simple: write good stuff to help good people do good things for kids. You can read more about all of the ways we have supported districts this past year in our reflection on 2017 here , and catch up on our best blog posts below. And so far, it's been working.

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Vote for Digital Promise’s SXSW and SXSW EDU 2018 Session Ideas

Digital Promise

Take a look below at our proposed sessions, and click each link to vote now through August 25, 2017. We’re excited for the opportunity to spread the word of what’s happening – and what’s possible – in education. VR for Good – Can “Cause-Based” VR Save Us? Is there a right way to approach CBE?

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Hack Education Weekly News

Hack Education

link] pic.twitter.com/XT9iGmcrJs — Jack Clark (@jackclarkSF) September 13, 2017. ” Education Elements has also released a report on personalized learning. ” “What happens after American higher education contracts? .” Via Education Dive : “29% of teens report having cheated with devices.”

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Hack Education Weekly News

Hack Education

Via The Hechinger Report : “How diplomas based on skill acquisition, not credits earned, could change education.” ” Also via The Hechinger Report : “The future of proficiency-based education.” Via Raw Story : “BUSTED: Trump Treasury pick took 4-week course on Dartmouth campus and called it a degree.”