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Student Agency is More Than Voice and Choice

A Principal's Reflections

However, we must not lose sight of the third element that comprises this concept, and that is advocacy. Image credit: [link] While voice and choice are more aligned with ownership of learning in the classroom, advocacy aligns with improving the school or district culture. There is no point in student advocacy if no action results.

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Student Agency: Moving From Talk to Action

A Principal's Reflections

It is driven by choice, voice, and advocacy. I held monthly meetings with all members of school government across all grade levels giving them an open forum to provide improvement ideas. BYOD, 1;1, grading, homework, technology purchases, space renovations, etc.) We also set up an Edmodo group to continue the conversation.

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How Technology Helps Social-Emotional Learning Flourish

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Similarly, schools used technology to have virtual teacher meetings as needed without interrupting their classes or making them stay after school. Today, Ann works as a public speaker, writer, and consultant focused on leadership to meet the needs of today’s students. Moreover, many of the sessions were made available on-demand.

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5 Critical Guidelines for Student Data Privacy

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Then, have the instructional tech team research whether any tech already purchased by the school meets that goal. If not, help them find a tool that meets the goal and complies with the school’s data privacy policy. ClassLink is ideal for 1 to1 and BYOD initiatives. Blog post by Stacey Pusey , based on this edWebinar.

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It’s Go Time for 2022-23: Superintendents Want to Keep Moving Forward

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Virtual meetings bring opportunities: All of the panelists said they had more family engagement just because school meetings were online, and teachers extolled the benefits of being able to drive their own professional learning at their own pace. Give the whole school community a voice: In-person meetings, Google Forms, surveys, etc.—schools

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Insights from CoSN Community Leadership Award for Digital Equity Winners

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That can mean anything from helping with startup funding to meeting unexpected needs. She plans to continue impacting students’ lives through advocacy and consultancy. Today, Ann works as a public speaker, writer, and education consultant focused on leadership to meet the needs of today’s students.

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Taking Districts’ Technology Integration to the Next Level

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Many district administrators did not fully understand the importance of having all their systems work together, and many educators were signing up individually for apps and other resources that could help them meet student needs. ClassLink is ideal for 1 to1 and BYOD initiatives.