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Ensuring Equity for English Learners (ELs)

Catlin Tucker

Therefore, it is essential to assess their language abilities and design instruction that meets their needs. This ensures they are exposed to grade-level academic content while developing their English language skills. Equality vs. Equity: Are We Meeting ELs’ Needs?

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My Students Can’t Meet Academic Standards Because the School Model No Longer Fits Them

Edsurge

What if we built our model around time and relationships, promoting smaller class models where students stay with a teacher for more than a year and create more time for open-ended learning, and built-in planning time for teachers to design experiences that meet the needs of the students in their care?

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FETC Future of Educational Technology… Orlando Florida… Please Join Me!

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

You will be involved in the opportunity to choose from 600+ learning opportunities that best meet your needs specific to your role in leading the digital transformation — with basic to advanced sessions in 5 program tracks. Information Technology. W121 | Beyond PBL, STEM, and STEAM … Dewey Meets Technology and Standards.

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Arizona’s Apache Junction Unified School District Supports Innovative Teaching and Learning with New EdTech Resources 

eSchool News

In support of AJUSD’s effort to embrace cutting-edge pedagogical methods and technology to deliver a curriculum that is both rigorous and engaging, district curriculum leaders sought a new, digital K-12 science solution.

EdTech 60
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What an Admissions Fight at America’s ‘Best’ High School Says About Educational Equity

Edsurge

Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, was the first where students designed a satellite that was actually launched into space. That change has sparked a feisty battle between groups of parents and alumni, including protests and rallies, lawsuits and passionate arguments at school board meetings.

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I Love Being a Teacher, But I Can’t Survive on Compassion

Edsurge

Most administrators were more concerned with meeting academic standards and metrics than offering holistic support to students who couldn’t meet these standards because of their personal challenges. I was committed to meeting my students where they were.

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It’s Time To Take Teacher Burnout Seriously. Here’s How.

Edsurge

We’ve created award-winning high school programs , re-imagined college courses and leveraged technology to meet the ever-growing mental health needs that have been exasperated by the pandemic. Our work has centered on students—their mental health, their well-being and what it takes to help them thrive.