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What Does It Take to Put Inclusive Curriculum Legislation Into Practice?

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Just because a mandate has been passed, it doesn’t mean there’s necessarily a plan for implementation, access to training or a repository of resources, all of which are necessary to put it into practice with fidelity. It’s not even guaranteed that district- and school-based staff are aware of the mandate at all.

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Four Ways You Can Use Data to Create a Personalized, Teacher-Driven PD Playbook

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For example, imagine that you are an elementary school principal who is looking for opportunities to strengthen specific third grade math skills in the new school year. Let technology inform your approach to professional development.

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Beyond the Genius Bar: Cultivating Leadership With a Student-Led Tech Team

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You’ve probably heard of the student-led “Genius Bar”, which is generally a team of student leaders that provide technical support for the technology devices and programs in their schools. What a great way to utilize and develop student knowledge and skills, right? I couldn’t agree more. Here’s how it happened.

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Five Steps to Empowering Educators with Evidence

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Using a Level 4 (lowest level) program, for instance, is a chance for districts to innovate and contribute to the knowledge base. More important, there are other considerations, like cost, time, and implementation needs, that can influence which evidence-based program to pursue. Step 5 – Tap into Ohio’s new resources.

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Novel Ideas for Writing Instruction

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And writing students at every level who are inspired by engaging prompts and able to share, collaborate, and access support and informative texts are happier too. The district is seeing great results from its investment in technology-based tools and in training teachers to use them. Trees are happier.

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Reading Role Models: Why They Matter for Boys

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I see it as imperative for both genders to thrive, not just survive, in the global, knowledge-based, information/technology-driven world they’ll live and work in together as adults. Currently, girls outperform boys in reading achievement and have closed the gap in math, science, and technology. So, What About Girls?

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Best Search Engines for Teachers and Educators

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

From academic search engines that open doors to vast knowledge bases, to kid-safe search engines that ensure a secure online experience for our youngest learners, this post aims to provide a well-rounded resource for anyone involved in education. It’s a valuable tool for accessing physical and digital academic resources.

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