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After the Pandemic, Higher Education Can’t Afford to Go Back to ‘Normal’

Edsurge

As educators, we craft learning experiences based on the pedagogical foundations set by those who came before us. In higher education, the student persistence and retention strategies used by institutions all over the world are built on the seminal works of great theorists such as John H. All of that is now in jeopardy.

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Using Smart Boards to Boost Engagement and Simplify Routines

edWeb.net

From developing lesson plans, to performing administrative functions, to implementing creative strategies to spark student engagement and collaboration, today’s classroom teacher juggles more responsibility than ever and does so in less time than ever. Supporting Student-Centered Instruction.

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4 edtech SEL trends to follow this year

eSchool News

Technology has become increasingly important to every level of education, and its value to social-emotional learning , or SEL, is no exception. An essential part of my role as vice president of product for Committee for Children, an industry leader in SEL, is to keep a close eye on trends in education technology.

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ACT Says Grade Inflation Is a Serious Problem. It’s Probably Not.

Edsurge

“We recommend a holistic admissions evaluation approach that examines the whole student to the use of multiple measures, including both grade point average and a non subjective metric like the ACT,” says Janet Godwin, the organization’s CEO. So what does that actually mean for students and colleges?

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Preparing Students for the Future: Lessons from STEMpath's Industry Collaborations

MindSpark

As an educator, how can you answer these questions? Preparing students to join a modern workforce remains a key point of contention for many educators. Often the discussion is centered around what 'skill sets' to teach students. These skills are very important for students to master. Externships bridge that gap.

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Embedding Equity Across a District and Community

edWeb.net

Parrott, Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, explained why their Compass 2025 plan emphasizes equity throughout and how they keep equity front and center in their work. Create an Educational Equity Policy covering curriculum and instruction, communication, and enforcement. Engage those closest to the data in the conversations.

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Documenting Maine’s failure to implement proficiency-based education

The Hechinger Report

. Back in 2012, Maine was a trailblazer in something called proficiency-based education, in which students would be required to master specific skills and educational topics to progress and graduate from school. There was no group of students who experienced a high degree of exposure to proficiency-based education.