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New NWEA Study Points to Instructional Strategies Driving Academic Growth

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Explicitly teach academic vocabulary This in-depth look at instructional strategies driving academic growth is a continuation of an NWEA research initiative by Dr. Andy Hegedus who in 2018 released a novel study focusing on growth as a marker of school success rather than just meeting or exceeding proficiency.

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State Support, Community Effort: Personalized Learning in South Carolina

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Beja is just one of several coaches, teachers and leaders in her district that are moving toward more personalized, student-centered practices with the support of the South Carolina Office of Personalized Learning. Source: KnowledgeWorks Personalized Learning Resources. District Conditions for Creating Systemic Impact.

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Seeing the Pandemic as an Opportunity for Change

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This edWeb broadcast was hosted by AASA, The School Superintendents Association and AASA’s Leadership Network, providing premier professional learning for educational leaders. Public Schools, the 12th largest school system in the nation with 168,000 students. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST. Noguera, Ph.D.

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The Challenges of Broadband Access in Rural Schools

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He founded Esports Alaska in 2018 that had over 30 teams compete in its inaugural season. Tech for Rural Districts is a free professional learning community on edWeb.net for school superintendents, district leadership, and aspiring district leaders that work in rural school districts. Dr. Holland holds an Ed.D.

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Discovery Education and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Launch National Event that Connects Students with Real-World Stories of Loss, Triumph and Learning at the Frontlines of the Opioid Epidemic

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Thursday, October 18, 2018) – The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and Discovery Education are expanding Operation Prevention , the no-cost, standards-aligned, science-based initiative for parents, teachers and students, by introducing the 3 in a series of dynamic Virtual Field Trips. Real Stories. Real Science. ET/10:00 a.m.

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Effective Technology Professional Learning: Leading and Collaborating to Assure Success

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Moore says that before any rollout of sustainable and effective professional learning, there are four factors that school leaders must consider. Gaddis explained how Wake County focused their professional learning by first identifying three groups: teachers, leadership, and school library media coordinators.

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The Drug Enforcement Administration, DEA Educational Foundation and Discovery Education Announce 10 National Finalists For Second Annual ‘Operation Prevention’ Video Challenge

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The Operation Prevention Video Challenge – a peer-to-peer platform for communicating messages about the dangers of opioid misuse – invites educators, students, teen advocates and communities to vote for the People’s Choice winner through May 15, 2018 at OperationPrevention.com. through May 15, 2018 at 8:00 p.m.

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