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As states push for news ways of learning, some kids and parents feel left behind

The Hechinger Report

We have to engage in a movement,” Susan Patrick, CEO of the nonprofit advocacy group known as iNACOL (International Association for K-12 Online Learning), told the cheering crowd of 3,000 true believers. Related: A school where you can’t fail, it just takes you longer to learn. We’ve been down this road before.

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50 Free Online Courses For Educators: Spring 2015

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K-12 Blended & Online Learning. LA101x: Library Advocacy Unshushed. Foundations of Teaching for Learning 4: Curriculum. Emerging Trends & Technologies in the Virtual K-12 Classroom. Common Core in Action: Math Classroom Challenges- Using Formative Assessment to Guide Instruction.

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The overlooked power of Zuckerberg-backed learning program lies offline

The Hechinger Report

Many schools embrace technology in the classroom as a route to these students’ hearts. But Logan’s feelings about online learning are common. Surveys and interviews routinely find that many students prefer learning directly from teachers and get tired of looking at screens.

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STUDENT VOICES: Kids bring into school what they’re dealing with at home. Teachers don’t get that

The Hechinger Report

I also definitely want to be heavily involved in advocacy for young black youth, or, for youth in general, and just promoting student leadership. Many times, I find, some of my friends go into a classroom, and they’re dealing with things at home. I want to use my master’s degree to change that. Sign up for our newsletters.

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Tipping point: Can Summit put personalized learning over the top?

The Hechinger Report

. — Using small yellow and orange squares of paper and lengths of yarn stretched between tables and chairs, sixth-grade math students made number lines — including everything from fractions to negative decimals — in a classroom at Walsh Middle School. Related: Must a classroom be high-tech to make personalized learning work?

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Worldwide, Online, and Free - The Library 2.013 Conference Starts Friday

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Collaborating with faculty members to teach information literacy in a public health second year seminar: A case of instruction - Xan Goodman 10:00pm Classroom Resources for K12 Educators: Integrating Information Literacy Skills and Common Core and State Standards into Designing Innovative Project Based Curricula - Melda N.

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STEMxCon - Today Is the Final Deadline for Proposals; Great Keynotes + Sessions; Need Volunteers!

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Lori Trent, STEM Coordinator - Innovator of Inspiration and Magic RADIO SOLIDARIA AMIGA, ONLINE, UNA HERRAMIENTA INNOVADORA - Mª Magdalena Galiana Lloret. Cantwell, Instructional Services Librarian (Asst.

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