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Why the ‘Best’ Ideas in Education Technology and Reform Don’t Win

Edsurge

Educational stakeholders, according to Ferrero, fall into three categories: “Professionals” (which include teachers, researchers, entrepreneurs and reformers), “Provocateurs” (including journalists, politicians and advocacy groups), and “People” (including students, parents and taxpayers), all of which interact in complex and dynamic ways.

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Seeing the Pandemic as an Opportunity for Change

edWeb.net

Dr. Morton Sherman has more than 30 years’ administrative experience in raising academic standards, closing achievement gaps, and uniting stakeholders He has served in public education for over 40 years, 25 as a public school superintendent of schools. About the Hosts. Dr. Daniel A. Dr. Daniel A. Dr. Morton Sherman.

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Is teacher preparation failing students with disabilities?

The Hechinger Report

No one taught her these strategies. Because of time constraints, the many academic standards that must be taught, and a lack of support, “teachers are not only hesitant to implement individualized instruction, but they do not even know how to do so,” the report stated. Educators say little has changed since then.

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Innovative ideas for school libraries

eSchool News

Newsletters Why : Advocacy, community connections, sharing resources, showcasing student work How : Wakelet , Padlet , Smore , Google Slides, PPT “A newsletter is a wonderful way of advocating [for your library], Holzweiss said. A key strategy is to curate print and digital library collections that reflect student voice, choice, and identity.