Edsurge

JANUARY 27, 2023

It’s 7:00 am, and I’m on my second trek from my car to our centralized district meeting space, lugging snacks, supplies and chart paper as I prepare to lead a workshop on best practices for technology integration for a group of 15 elementary teachers in my district.

Professional Learning 196

Professional Learning Elementary Meeting Survey 196

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

While the online curriculum has recently been successfully received and implemented by 200 elementary school teachers in a pilot study in the southeastern region of the United States, the researchers hope that, with additional federal funding, the online curriculum can be soon accessed by teachers nationwide. Funding was provided by the U.S.

Advocacy 126

Advocacy Case Study Study Elementary 126

The Hechinger Report

MAY 14, 2018

A number of recent articles have highlighted the value of career and technical education (CTE) at the individual and system levels. million students in federally supported postsecondary career and technical education programs. Third, career and technical education students do go to college!

Education 110

Education Industry Advocacy Report 110

N2Y

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Most special education teachers, leaders, and advocates highly encourage students to participate in and eventually lead their IEP meetings. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requires students age 14 and older to be invited to their own IEP meetings. You may be wondering … how? What are you good at?

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Meeting Advocacy Elementary Examples 98

The Hechinger Report

MAY 8, 2023

Sarah Powell, an assistant professor of special education at the University of Texas at Austin, is one of the founders of the science of math movement. Here she is training math teachers on how to teach children to solve word problems at an elementary school in Brooklyn, New York. Sometimes, it’s a simple question. They are analogous.

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Hapara

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

These barriers are implemented by a public school, an educational institution meant to support all students. In an NBC News article , Cameron described that first school board meeting. Students came together in full force, and supportive parents and educators joined them in packing school board meetings and signing a petition.

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Hapara Company Meeting Accessibility 130

edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

Across the nation, district equity discussions include how schools must examine current biases from bus stops to classroom materials to educator and staff expectations. Instead, said Duchesneau, educators and staff need to recognize cultural and contextual differences and how they impact students. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING.

Education 67

Education Secondary Policies Professional Learning 67

The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 26, 2022

A viral article posted by an anonymous mother in The Washingtonian chronicled how her child became a part of an alt-right community in a Reddit subgroup after experiencing a loss of friends at school and was then invited to moderate a Reddit page. Some children then enter a “ pipeline ” of online extremism and are pushed further right.

Social Media 98

Social Media Advocacy Report Course 98

The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

We are grateful for your advocacy on behalf of our students … and appreciate your perspective as a site leader,” the email said, but continued: “However, we want to make sure we follow the proper channels so that our interactions with district vendors can have the greatest impact based on the collective needs of the district.”

Learning 135

Learning Advocacy Survey Report 135

edWeb.net

MAY 1, 2020

While empowering students to take the lead in their education is the vision and mission of school districts, the abrupt move to distance learning has put a heavy burden of responsibility on our students. This article was modified and published by eSchool News. Fostering a Culture That Promotes EF. WATCH THE EDLEADER PANEL RECORDING.

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Faced with fast-changing instructional models, varying infection rates, decreasing revenue sources, and a variety of natural disasters, how can education finance officials meet the short-term needs of their districts as well as longer-term requirements? WATCH THE EDLEADER PANEL RECORDING. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST.

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Rural school districts face many unique trials, and access to educational technology is no different. First, the presenters agreed that while there are multiple potential uses for school technology, their main goal is to provide students with a competitive education. This article was modified and published by eSchool News.

Broadband 54

Broadband Accessibility Advocacy Elementary 54

edWeb.net

AUGUST 26, 2019

A recent edWebinar led by Bobbi Bear, Director of Customer Advocacy for Achieve3000, identified effective ways to integrate SEL with reading instruction, through classroom conversations about nonfiction and fiction texts. This article was modified and published by eSchool News. This edWeb broadcast was sponsored by Achieve3000.

Differentiated Instruction 44

Differentiated Instruction Secondary Advocacy Dropout 44

MindShift

DECEMBER 21, 2017

In one recent study by the Stanford History Education Group, 170 high school students were shown a photo of flowers growing fused together and asked if that provided strong evidence on the conditions outside the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant. The study was financed by an environmental advocacy group, not an unbiased source.

Digital Citizenship 75

Digital Citizenship Study Social Media Report 75

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

AUGUST 6, 2020

I've researched, written, designed, produced, and pitched data stories in higher education, at the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture , and at a financial technology company called Earnest. Tasha Ring is a licensed early childhood and elementary educator specializing in multisensory-based methodologies.

Trends 36

Trends Handbook Kaplan Company 36

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JUNE 23, 2020

SHOW DESCRIPTION: A weekly exploration of the most important aspects of education. SHOW LINK BIO: Angela Maiers has been creating and leading change in education and enterprise for 31 years, teaching every level of school from grade school to graduate school and consulting with companies around the world.

Classroom 36

Classroom Advocacy Learning Conference 36

edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

A critical topic for schools, communities, and most importantly, our students, is what teachers do in the classroom to nurture ALL students, create a sense of belonging, and keep educational standards high. This article was modified and published by eSchool News. ” You Can’t Look Away. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING.

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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 17, 2017

In 2008, a few years after Hurricane Katrina, school officials in Louisiana asked aspiring charter-school leader Andrew Shahan to consider taking over the failing Dr. Charles Drew Elementary School in New Orleans’ Upper 9th Ward. Department of Education officials estimated that 82 percent of schools would fall short.

Elementary 70

Elementary Report Meeting Advocacy 70

MindShift

MAY 14, 2018

Teachers in particular have been feeling the squeeze, with their incomes averaging 17 percent less than comparably educated workers with the same level of experience, and schools lacking funding and resources. Teachers need to be careful not to engage in any explicit political advocacy in the classroom. Unpacking Labor History.

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Reading By Example

AUGUST 26, 2017

When I first became a principal at an elementary school, I thought I had the requisite knowledge to be a literacy leader. However, I was thankful that as a faculty we were learning about promising practices together and would be better educators for our students. As one principal to another, I need you to know literacy.

Professional Learning 62

Professional Learning Elementary Study Conference 62

Reading By Example

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

This post is a newsletter I am sending home to our elementary school families. Public education receives many requests to implement initiatives within the school day. You can access Rebell’s article at this URL: [link] ). When I first started reading this article, I felt a little defensive.

Examples 32

Examples Trends Study Elementary 32

edWeb.net

OCTOBER 16, 2018

School leaders should encourage educators to use edtech that promotes skills like creativity and problem-solving, which will serve the student no matter what profession they choose. This article was modified and published by eSchool News and EdScoop. Imperative 3: Transform Pedagogy with Compelling Learning Environments. Dr. David R.

Technology 40

Technology PowerMyLearning Learning EdTech 40

eSchool News

DECEMBER 5, 2023

We’re a minority-majority district with approximately 6,600 English Learners (ELs) and 5,200 students classified for special education. Usage statistics have given credence to our educators’ long-held beliefs that offering students independent reading choice and behind-the-computer-screen privacy increases interest and participation.

Data 94

Data Advocacy Libraries eBook 94

Reading By Example

AUGUST 19, 2015

I imagine the beginnings of this book idea came about from a conversation between Thomas Newkirk, editor at Heinemann, and Alfie Kohn, frequent commentator on education, that sounded somewhat like the following: Thomas Newkirk: Hey Alfie, what are your thoughts on writing another book for Heinemann? Alfie Kohn: Hmm, I don’t know.

Guidelines 28

Guidelines Outcomes Elementary System 28

Hack Education

DECEMBER 29, 2017

Much of what Meeker says in this year’s report about education is placed under her category “gaming.” That this is how a venture capitalist would characterize the future of education is, nonetheless, quite notable. “Why is there a slide about Peloton? Is this really a trend?

Trends 56

Trends Coursera Company Personalized Learning 56

Doug Levin

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

Otherwise, here’s what caught my eye this past week – news, tools, and reports about education, public policy, technology, and innovation – including a little bit about why. The tastemaker in this case is an article from David Bainbridge claiming, “Edtech is the next fintech.” Strong opinions may be weakly held.

EdTech 150

EdTech Industry Survey Laptops 150

Doug Levin

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

Otherwise, here’s what caught my eye this past week – news, tools, and reports about education, public policy, technology, and innovation – including a little bit about why. The tastemaker in this case is an article from David Bainbridge claiming, “Edtech is the next fintech.” Strong opinions may be weakly held.

EdTech 150

EdTech Industry Survey Laptops 150

EdNews Daily

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

In elementary school, the classroom teacher often serves that function. In many middle and high schools, an advisory or advocacy program is often included. We worked with an elementary school that had multi-grade wings for long-term personalization. About the Authors. . Barbara can be reached through her website.

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Strategy Differentiated Instruction Advocacy Elementary 168

edWeb.net

MAY 21, 2021

In a recent edWebinar , sponsored by ClassLink and co-hosted by CoSN and AASA , education leaders reflected on the challenges of the past year and the possibilities of the upcoming school year. Kelley is an exemplary superintendent who received her bachelor’s degree and a doctorate in education from the University of Pennsylvania.

Learning 82

Learning Broadband Elementary Professional Learning 82

edWeb.net

AUGUST 3, 2021

Wherever the location, funding is always a challenge for educational leaders. While rural school districts face many obstacles, especially as they move education into the digital world, they have some opportunities that might differ from large, urban communities. from The University of Mississippi in educational leadership.

Broadband 98

Broadband E-rate BYOD Accessibility 98

edWeb.net

APRIL 19, 2021

According to the Oxford English Dictionary, blended learning is a style of education in which students learn via electronic and online media and traditional face-to-face teaching. Educational content needs to be available outside of the classroom and easy to access. By Eileen Belastock. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING. Benigni, Ed.D.

Learning 54

Learning Blended Learning BYOD Professional Learning 54

edWeb.net

MAY 19, 2020

A final challenge—again, whether or not during a crisis—is compassion for the families and students while still ensuring an effective education. Schools may need to approach the digital transition one family at a time to make sure all students receive a quality and effective education. Department of Education Secretary in October 2016.

BYOD 54

BYOD Broadband EdTech Elementary 54

edWeb.net

APRIL 23, 2020

Every two or three years, state and federal laws regarding accessibility in education change. While there is no substitute to having an attorney or special education director focused on special education legislation, there are additional services that can keep the flow of information coming. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING.

Accessibility 56

Accessibility Digital Badges Elementary BYOD 56

edWeb.net

AUGUST 6, 2020

Anti-racist education in early childhood classrooms is far more than a multicultural lesson or two. It requires educators to deeply understand how institutional racism comes to be and manifests in environments where young students learn. By Michele Israel. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING.

Kaplan 98

Kaplan Education Policies System 98

The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 20, 2018

On April 26, celebrate PowerofEcon on Twitter with Discovery Education, CME Group, and their Econ Essentials Program. The Counsel for Economic Education [link] is terrific, not just for financial literacy teachers, but for teachers who teach economics. – Council for Economic Education [link]. Vicki: (groans).

Future Ready 162

Future Ready Company Twitter Resources 162

The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

A Center for Public Integrity analysis of district-level federal education data suggests roughly 300,000 students entitled to essential rights reserved for homeless students have slipped through the cracks, unidentified by the school districts mandated to help them. based nonprofit focused on homeless education. Data disclosed in U.S.

Analysis 72

Analysis Policies Report Advocacy 72

edWeb.net

JUNE 17, 2020

Most important, the pandemic has changed how all of the presenters are approaching the overall educational environment. The question, the presenters said, is how much the current situation will change the future education environment. This article was modified and published by eSchool News. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING.

EdTech 53

EdTech Outcomes BYOD Advocacy 53