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How to do online learning well? A California district has some answers.

The Hechinger Report

. — On a morning this fall at Washington Elementary, a young boy, sitting at a table with five of his peers, held a tablet while he built a digital snowman — a cool proposition given the 85-degree heat just outside his air-conditioned classroom. Teachers rarely stand at the front of the classroom.

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How State Reform in New Hampshire Led to Teacher Autonomy

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The changes first impacted high schools, and in the past three years, the model has made its way into K-12 classrooms. Two recent state initiatives are defining a set of non academic work habits that contribute to student success , and developing a statewide performance-based assessment system.

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What do at-risk students, English language learners and adult college students have in common?

The Hechinger Report

In the classroom, computer-based programs can give students additional support as they work to master the vocabulary and mechanics of English. STUDENT-CENTERED LEARNING Another term for personalized learning, but tending to emphasize the needs of individual students rather than the goals of the teacher, school or district.

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Learning Impact Conference Report: How Can We Create More Seamless Digital Ecosystems?

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Some sessions dove into the weeds, exploring systems like IMS CASE (Competencies & Academic Standards Exchange), which supports learning standards and competencies, digital resources, and assessments.