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As states adopt science of reading, one group calls for better teacher training, curriculum

eSchool News

Meanwhile, just nine states require that districts adopt high-quality reading curriculum, NCTQ’s analysis found. Other advocacy groups have laid out different priorities for reading instruction. NCTQ’s analysis does not address third-grade retention policies that have been adopted in 13 states.

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Want a stronger workforce? Make reading initiatives multigenerational

eSchool News

Since 2013, according to an analysis , policymakers in 37 states have passed laws or implemented new policies related to reading instruction and stakeholders from scholars and journalists to teachers and parent coalitions have weighed in.

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Colleges Are Missing Out on Students Who Start — But Don’t Finish — Their Applications

Edsurge

Separate from the research by Odle and Magouirk, Common App conducted an internal analysis using National Student Clearinghouse records to track what happened to non-submitters beyond its own platform, said Mark Freeman, vice president of data analytics and research at Common App.

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TEACHER VOICE: It’s up to us to replace a culture of fear with a culture of trust

The Hechinger Report

As I begin the new school year, I make a list of all my priorities: Lesson planning, grading, classroom setup, data analysis and new teacher mentorship. Many of the advocacy groups that filed challenges did so multiple times in different school districts. Building relationships with parents is at the top of the list.

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College Uncovered, Season 2, Episode 4

The Hechinger Report

That’s according to an analysis by the State Higher Education Executive Officers Association, which tracks these things. Jon: And last year, 2023, was a record year, with about 80 colleges closing, many of them small liberal arts colleges with enrollments around 1,000 students or less. And 2023, the federal money is gone.

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Cybersecurity: Proactive Measures to Stay Secure

edWeb.net

According to CoSN’s 2023 State of EdTech Leadership Survey , since 2018, cybersecurity has remained the number-one concern for EdTech leaders and is one of the most sought-after topics for professional learning. Dr. Aiken said the team quickly marginalized the attack and, with a post-event analysis, helped stop future attacks.

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How Columbia’s $182 million property-tax break hurts New York

The Hechinger Report

The law saves Columbia more than $182 million annually, according to an analysis by The New York Times. Saturday 2nd September 2023 New York, NY Credit : Amir Hamja/ The New York Times Credit: Amir Hamja/The New York Times Even as Columbia has swallowed up more land, it has taken fewer students from New York City.

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