Edsurge

AUGUST 9, 2022

Since 2020, three things have become clearer than ever: Our students of color, English learners and students with disabilities have faced a disparate impact on their educational experience from COVID-19. Recently, EdSurge spoke with Regina Meeks , an elementary math and ELA teacher in North Carolina.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 4, 2024

From its powerful PK-2 early literacy curriculum to its math literacy tools to their many professional learning opportunities, Waterford.org offers helps teachers and parents’ partner on supporting the developing literacy and math skills of elementary school students. But in March of that year, everything changed.

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eSchool News

JULY 21, 2023

In addition, district educators will receive in-depth professional learning opportunities that will help them integrate their new resources into instruction and create engaging lessons that prepare students for success beyond the classroom. Each lesson begins by posing a question commonly asked by young students.

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eSchool News

MAY 11, 2023

This continued collaboration ensures K-5 students and teachers districtwide will continue enjoying access to Discovery Education’s award-winning Mystery Science service, which is helping drive deeper engagement in science instruction. We are pleased to continue this valuable, long-term partnership.” Discovery, Inc.

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MIND Research Institute

MAY 15, 2020

For underserved students and rural communities, the impact is even greater. There is nothing black-and-white about how to best support our students and families,” said Dr. Barbara Adams, principal at Findley Elementary School in Des Moines, IA. Thank you for supporting and encouraging your students. May 5, 2020.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

According to the report, the EdTech industry will reach a global value of $252 billion by 2020. The change already delivers extraordinary results and 96% of teachers claim that EdTech increases student engagement in learning. They can customize the teaching so as to match the specific requirements of each student individually.

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eSchool News

MARCH 8, 2023

By doing so, the district believes they are leveraging students’ natural curiosity about the world around them to build the scientific fundamentals that will drive future success in the subject in middle school, high school, and beyond. All Stevens Point educators enjoy access to the Discovery Education Community.

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MIND Research Institute

MARCH 1, 2021

As 2020 came to a close, Texas Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Education Agency (TEA) announced that ST Math is freely available to all Texans through TEA's Texas Home Learning 3.0 (THL All Texans can sign up to receive free access to ST Math for K-5 through December 2023 at www.stmath.com/texas. initiative. Sign up here ??

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eSchool News

APRIL 8, 2021

Recipients shared how they will utilize grant services: Norwalk Public Schools , Connecticut — Advance student-centered STEM education. The priority focus areas are student engagement, responsive and inclusive teaching and learning, and meeting all learners’ needs. Learn more about the 2020 matching grant program here.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 10, 2023

Established in 2004, all 11 schools across the state are accredited by the Arkansas Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. The district serves over 4,300 students in its mission to provide an academically rigorous college preparatory program that prepares students to succeed in education and in the workplace of their choice.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 19, 2022

He usually begins the academic year with lessons on written profiles, but in the fall of 2020, he felt that wouldn’t meet the moment. Instead, he crafted an entirely new curriculum that he felt would better resonate with students, a series of reading and writing assignments that looked at the stages of grief.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 28, 2021

Schools that support students from underserved communities who finish the challenge will have the chance to keep learning on CoderZ’s cloud-based platform with its virtual robots and game-like “missions.” We’re truly delighted to be partnering with Amazon Future Engineer,” said Ms. Yaarit Levy, VP Business Development at CoderZ.

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Edsurge

MARCH 16, 2020

Tony Wan, Managing Editor Access and Equity How can we accommodate students who have learning disabilities in online instruction and practice universal design principles? Rebecca Koenig (March 16, 2020) Administration and Leadership How is all this being negotiated with teachers unions? Stay safe, sane and sanitary, everyone.

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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Since 2020, nine U.S. states have adopted laws or policies requiring personal finance education before students graduate from high school, bringing the total number to 30 states, according to the Council for Economic Education. Since 2020, nine U.S. The Washington, D.C., Tonica Tatum-Gormes, who teaches the course, says yes.

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The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 9, 2020

As the start of the 2020-21 school year approaches, states and school districts are wrestling with decisions about when, how and whether school will take place inside brick-and-mortar classrooms. But access alone wasn’t enough. But access and vetting were only part of the equation. This was a critical first step.

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Some districts mandate lottery admission processes — but voc-tech schools often prefer to review students’ disciplinary and attendance records before admitting them. For instance, if a student engages in horseplay while holding a welding torch, students and teachers could be put at risk. The stakes at voc-techs are high.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Through this multi-year collaboration, educators and students in the district’s elementary and middle schools will return to the classroom this fall with access to award-winning digital resources supporting science instruction. SoWashCo Schools is a suburban district located southeast of St. Mystery Science.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2021

When we posted our 2020 predictions on January 1 last year, we–along with the majority of the world–definitely didn’t anticipate the curveball that was (and continues to be) the global COVID-19 pandemic. 2020 has been called a dumpster fire, the worst year in recent memory, and more. education system.

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The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 25, 2021

As teachers develop lesson plans, they also face lingering questions, in Maine and nationally, over the possibility of a return to remote learning and concerns about ensuring all students have access to the devices and high-quality broadband they need to do classwork and homework. This is essential to access education”.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Nationally, many students remain far behind in math and reading where they would have been if not for the pandemic. There have been especially steep learning drops at schools that taught virtually for most of the 2020-21 school year, as schools did across Chicago and within the Noble charter network, which includes Comer.

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

“I tell them not to read at the same pace that your neighbors are reading, not too loud that we’re distracting someone, but just enough that you can practice your reading voice,” the second grade teacher at Lincoln Elementary School said. “So At her table, students don’t just jump into reading. Credit: John Walker/The Fresno Bee.

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ExcelinEd

JULY 23, 2020

Even with the knowledge that distance learning was ineffective for many students, some of the most recent polls suggest a majority of parents nationwide express fear that reopening school in the fall isn’t safe. Perhaps we can learn from some of the parent satisfaction trends of Spring 2020. So, what can we do?

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Through this new collaboration, educators and students districtwide will receive access to a suite of Discovery Education’s award-winning digital learning resources. PPS is a thriving, urban school division serving more than 13,300 students. digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place.?? .

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MindSpark

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Often the discussion is centered around what 'skill sets' to teach students. Participants took away valuable knowledge to increase their productivity, student engagement, and their ability to prepare their students for a modern, collaborative and technology forward workforce.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

Biggest challenge: MDCPS’ challenge was to increase graduation rates so that at least 90 percent of students will graduate with a standard high school diploma by 2020. Solution: One of the district’s strategies to address student achievement through the use of technology was the implementation of the Digital Convergence initiative.

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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. In March 2020, they began examining the district’s equity framework, and identified key areas to address. About the Presenters.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

Ten years ago, when we began building equitable, offline-first education technology for the 2/3 of the world who didn’t have internet access, many people told us to just wait and the gap would close naturally. Middle and high school teachers will need support to help older students with foundational reading skills to address this problem.

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edWeb.net

JUNE 18, 2021

Almost 85% of the students are now Latino, with the remaining 15% African American. 99% of the students qualify for free or reduced-price lunches, but the district’s graduation rate is now over 90%, exceeding the state and national averages.

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eSchool News

JUNE 26, 2023

Charlotte, NC — When elementary school teachers and students across Kentucky’s Johnson County School District (JCSD) return to their classrooms this Fall, they will find new resources in their high-tech toolkits thanks to an expanded partnership with Discovery Education. We are excited to begin using these great new resources!”

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Shake Up Learning

OCTOBER 20, 2020

That applies to teachers feeling that they have the professional latitude to make the decisions they think are right for their students and their subject area. And for students as well, giving them more voice and choice in their learning. It’s a great way to differentiate and offer more flexible learning paths for students.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2024

Ten years ago, when we began building equitable, offline-first education technology for the 2/3 of the world who didn’t have internet access, many people told us to just wait and the gap would close naturally. Middle and high school teachers will need support to help older students with foundational reading skills to address this problem.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Carol Cleveland, Executive Director, Community Schools, Kent School District Nominated by: Hazel Health Hazel Health (Hazel) nominates Carol Cleveland in honor of her commitment to the mental and physical well-being of students within the Kent School District. Joey carefully tailored curriculum pathways to meet students’ needs.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 20, 2022

To complement its forward-thinking vision, the district sought a blended curriculum solution that offered a full suite of digital resources accessible from a single platform. Hazel Health (Hazel) nominates Kim Kaspar in honor of her dedication to ensuring her students receive care based on what’s best for them, not what’s easiest for adults.

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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. The implementation allowed Akron Public Schools to stabilize enrollment, provide choices for families, and accommodate students’ diverse needs.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 14, 2020

You will want access to this library long-term, I promise! Lock in now for the best deal if you want "forever" access to all of the content. Webinar #2: The Elementary-School Years Webinar #3: What Will We Do Now That We’re Learning at Home? Check them out! hours a day. (UCA)

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Edsurge

JULY 14, 2022

And then, of course, there was the great toilet paper shortage of 2020. I have been a reader of dystopian fiction for years, primarily due to my role as librarian to upper elementary and middle school students. In shock, my mind dredged up the memory of my tuna can, but this time, rather than a chuckle, I felt my anxiety rise.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Students, as consumers and users of AI tools themselves, need a foundational education on what AI is and how it works. Educators’ ethical questions around AI education must start by ensuring equitable access to this learning for all students—across subject areas, grade levels and demographic backgrounds.

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