eSchool News

MAY 20, 2021

Discovery Education is the global leader in standards-aligned digital curriculum resources, engaging content, and professional learning for K-12 classrooms. . VWSD consists of three high schools (grades 9 – 12), three middle schools (grades 7-8), ten elementary schools, and an alternative program.

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edWeb.net

JULY 7, 2021

High-quality instructional materials are now in the hands of every teacher and student, and the district is focused on making sure every child has equal access to learning opportunities with a skillful teacher every day. Dr. Todd Davis was named Chief Academic Officer in May of 2019. Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast.

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edWeb.net

MARCH 4, 2021

But while their first two iterations focused more on achievement gaps and access to rigorous classes for all students, the plans didn’t address systemic inequities or really move the needle forward. Train for transformation with professional learning focused on cultural competency and implicit bias. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST.

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eSchool News

MARCH 13, 2022

Silver Spring, MD (Friday March 11, 2022) — Discovery Education and leading social impact partners are offering engaging, high quality digital learning resources to students, teachers, and families to support Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Day nationwide. Discovery Education is the worldwide?EdTech?leader Twitter and? LinkedIn.? .

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 16, 2020

In the edWebinar, “ Leading for Equity: Intentionality for Access and Opportunity,” hosted by AASA, The School Superintendents Association and AASA’s Leadership Network , Dr. Gustavo Balderas, Superintendent of Edmonds School District (WA), and Dr. Ultimately, community members will believe district leaders when those words are put into action.

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ExcelinEd

APRIL 24, 2019

The biggest challenge in providing students with equitable access to computer science is that there are still not enough teachers to teach it. To address these barriers, Code.org offers professional development programs for existing teachers who want to begin teaching computer science. Learn More at Code.org!

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edWeb.net

JUNE 18, 2021

This success has been accomplished by focusing on equitable achievement outcomes through the use of small-group instruction and access to content that is self-paced and personalized. Prior to his appointment as Superintendent in Compton, Dr. Brawley served as a superintendent in the Adelanto Elementary School District for three years.

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edWeb.net

JULY 26, 2021

Learning Transformation. Dr. Rabbitt identified several long-standing challenges that could be met through improved access to digital technologies and more effective use of them. The challenges included stagnant educational models that don’t serve all learners, and unequal access to computer networks and high-quality digital resources.

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edWeb.net

APRIL 1, 2021

This edWeb broadcast was hosted by AASA, The School Superintendents Association and AASA’s Leadership Network, providing premier professional learning for educational leaders. His work in continuous improvement focuses on issues of equity and access. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST. About the Presenters.

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Insight Education Group

MAY 27, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has left elementary and secondary schools across the country in need of additional resources to operate and support their school communities. billion to the Elementary and Secondary Emergency Education Relief Fund, also known as ESSER ( NCSL, 2021 ). and 31%, respectively” ( CDC, 2020 ).

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Insight Education Group

MAY 27, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has left elementary and secondary schools across the country in need of additional resources to operate and support their school communities. billion to the Elementary and Secondary Emergency Education Relief Fund, also known as ESSER ( NCSL, 2021 ). and 31%, respectively” ( CDC, 2020 ).

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Parents and other community members have access to a range of classes through the school district, including nutrition and English as a second language, which is one of the most popular. Dr. Lupita Hightower is the Superintendent of Tolleson Elementary School District in Tolleson, Arizona. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING. About the Host.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

Provide access to integrated wraparound services and supports, which should include partnering with community officials like law enforcement and hospitals to ensure that students receive support wherever and whenever they need it. SEL should be integrated into the materials; Develop inclusive discipline and dress code policies.

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edWeb.net

JULY 22, 2019

edWeb.net is delighted to announce the launch of Principal Leadership: Making a Difference , a free professional learning community to help principals connect and collaborate on challenges they face leading schools and driving school improvement. Robert Furman , Principal of South Park Elementary Center (PA).

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edWeb.net

APRIL 14, 2021

They’ve applied these questions to something seemingly insignificant like changing bus routes to more typical challenges like which students have access to which classes. Mosso-Taylor is a strong education professional with a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) This allows them to be intentional about spending resources (time and money).

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 18, 2020

The funding equipped teachers with a curriculum that met student needs and provided more tech devices and internet access. This edWeb broadcast was hosted by AASA, The School Superintendents Association and AASA’s Leadership Network, providing premier professional learning for educational leaders. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING.

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techlearning

OCTOBER 8, 2018

Designed to provide access to digitally immersive and educational experiences, this inaugural Smart Cities Virtual Field Trip will premiere LIVE from Itron’s Innovation Center in San Jose, Calif. (Monday, October 8, 2018) – Itron, Inc., on Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at 1:00 p.m.

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edWeb.net

MARCH 20, 2019

The question is, are the teachers within a school, grade, or subject area accessing the same toolbox? During the edWebinar, “ Transform Learning: Track Results for Chromebooks, Google Suite, and Every Application,” presenters Kyle Berger, Chief Technology Officer at Grapevine-Colleyville ISD, TX, and Matthew X. Join the Community.

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edWeb.net

JUNE 28, 2021

Pearce High School (TX), Katrina Collins, Principal of Skyview Elementary School (TX), and Toni Jackson, a teacher at Dartmouth Elementary School (TX). Instead, the goal is to make improvements for all students, as when her district improved access to algebra 1 classes, and participation by students of all ethnicities increased.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Prior to the 2021-2022 school year, the district’s assessment data showed math scores were low, contributing to 14 out of 48 schools in the district being identified as low performing in 2019. However, there were still 25 elementary schools in the district without access to Hazel’s mental health resources.

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edWeb.net

MAY 23, 2019

According to Learning in the 21st Century: the 2019 Digital Promise LVP Survey , 83% of teachers think students are capable of high achievement, but just 26% think students are reaching those levels today. In addition, the district also has several programs tailored to underserved populations. Join the Community.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

We’ve had families who just needed some layer of support or to continue to access their education, and the online environment provided immediate response to that,” shared Mr. Hatcher. In fall 2019, Michelle became the Content Lead for CRCSD’s 32 school libraries.

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MindShift

APRIL 25, 2019

Lab activities can be one of the most effective ways to show children how global warming works on an accessible scale. Pamela Tarango teaches third grade at the Downtown Elementary School in Bakersfield, Calif. Copyright 2019 NPR. Ellie Schaffer is a sixth-grader at Alice Deal Middle School in Washington, D.C.

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edWeb.net

MAY 27, 2021

Work on developing culturally proficient communities during the previous decade has now led to the creation of a professional learning program designed to increase equity and inclusion during the 2020s, in collaboration with the Michigan Association of Superintendents & Administrators. The Path Forward. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST.

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techlearning

JULY 27, 2018

The program runs from May 2018-June 2019. This program adds full home access for students, custom curriculum alignment, performance reporting, professional development, and more. Principals can access unique data insights on how teachers, parents and students are using FreshGrade through monthly reports. Illuminate 11.0

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edWeb.net

MARCH 17, 2021

This includes the use of case studies, starting at the elementary level, which are standards-based, transdisciplinary, and give young people “voice and choice” in what and how they are learning. Lily, an Ithaca native, served as Principal of Northeast Elementary School from 2015 to 2018. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING.

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edWeb.net

MAY 21, 2021

When asked about the hurdles that happened due to schools closing on March 13th, 2020, all four presenters agreed that broadband, not devices, challenged their districts to provide equitable access to learning no matter their districts’ geographic location or demographics. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

Yet to hear the state’s commissioner of elementary and secondary education tell it, there’s still a lot of work to be done. Riley at the recent LearnLaunch 2019 conference in Boston. Kids got a preschool intervention, and it seemed like it went well initially—in elementary school those kids started to move up.

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 12, 2020

While gaps in technology access were highlighted during the pandemic, many school and district leaders are trying to make strides with an even older issue: educational equity for children of all races and economic backgrounds. By Stacey Pusey. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING.

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edWeb.net

APRIL 19, 2021

In Meriden Public Schools (CT), they are committed to promoting anytime, anywhere learning. Educational content needs to be available outside of the classroom and easy to access. If you do not invest in the professional development and the professional learning of teachers, you’re not going to get the most bang for your buck.”.

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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. All of the presenters said that due to the growing sophistication of attacks, they include cybersecurity training as part of professional learning.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

AUGUST 23, 2020

“How do I facilitate PBL in blended learning environment?”. As we think about our work in the past 2019-20 school year, we should reflect on the online learning that had occurred for those of us fortunate enough to have the necessary technology—both at our schools and in our students’ homes. PLN, PLC and Learning Society.

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edWeb.net

MARCH 5, 2021

Show stakeholders that when investing in technology, you need to examine all costs from the impact on bandwidth to teacher training and student-home access. Reach out to the business community to provide your students with internships, apprenticeships, and access to technology. Join the Community.

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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. Join the Community.

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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. He is a member of numerous professional associations and served as the 2018-2019 President of AASA, The School Superintendents Association.

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techlearning

AUGUST 30, 2018

Through this partnership, all 39 YPS schools will receive access to Discovery Education Streaming Plus, empowering teachers and students with thousands of high-quality learning resources and a suite of content creation tools they can use to create immersive learning experiences that ignites the spirit of curiosity in each learner.

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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Schools will be forced to close or cut corners on quality; inequality will soar as parents with means find and fund alternatives to public schools — paying private school tuition or home schooling — while families who already struggle to get access to a quality school will be stuck in a flailing public education system.

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