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. and “Are they learning enough?”

Education 67

Education Secondary Policies Professional Learning 67

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

There’s never been a more opportune moment to equip young people with the skills and mindsets to drive change for themselves and our country,” said Romy Drucker, Education Program Interim Director at the Walton Family Foundation. We’re thrilled to support these bold ideas that integrate career education for all students.

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Classroom Social Media Mobility Advocacy 95

The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

In terms of young women, school counselors and really all educators can help young women and really all of our students learn more about computer science and technology by thinking about how it intersects with every area of interest. When we start to see that intersection as educators, we can have those conversations with our students.

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STEM Company Industry System 337

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. Additionally, Bobbi served as a learning facilitator, encouraging students to take ownership of their learning.

Differentiated Instruction 44

Differentiated Instruction Secondary Advocacy Dropout 44

The Hechinger Report

MARCH 26, 2019

Approximately 77 percent of the more than 3,827,000 teachers in public elementary and secondary schools in the U.S. Approximately 77 percent of the more than 3,827,000 teachers in public elementary and secondary schools in the U.S. “It’s because we’re mostly women,” she explained. Women’s work in general is undervalued.”.

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Secondary Report Advocacy Elementary 95

Edsurge

APRIL 13, 2018

Taking the idea from theory to practice is something that takes a lot of work, and classroom teachers can sometimes benefit from extra support to make this successful transition. James, a secondary teacher in his third year, was one of many teachers considering what this might look like for the students in his classroom.

Advocacy 107

Advocacy Secondary Technology Meeting 107

The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

In the run-up to a new school year, I was proud to contribute $100 to the parent teacher association at my son’s school for classroom supplies. The adage that you can do less with more doesn’t hold up when it comes to education. AP Photo/Ted S. Between 2005 and 2017, public schools in the U.S.

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Secondary Report System Advocacy 76

edWeb.net

JANUARY 12, 2021

In order to address education equity, administrators must first recognize the common barriers. Disconnection between teaching and learning: Teachers often confuse covering the material with teaching to the kids—if they teach to understanding, then the classroom becomes a different environment. Does everyone feel valued? Noguera, Ph.D.,

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Secondary Policies Professional Learning Outcomes 62

techlearning

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

The Tech Edvocate awards recognize outstanding products in the edtech industry that are focused on advocating for students by catering to identified classroom and learning needs. NYSE: RST) is dedicated to changing people’s lives through the power of language and literacy education. For more information, visit www.lexialearning.com.

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Differentiated Instruction Adaptive Learning Advocacy Learning 42

The Hechinger Report

JULY 18, 2023

Credit: Don & Melinda Crawford/Education Images/Universal Images Group via Getty Images For decades, a handful of individual states and schools have offered financial assistance to Native students. There are “so many people that are stuck in poverty and stuck in situations where they can’t get an education,” Hall said. “I

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Groups Accessibility Policies Advocacy 96

MindShift

JUNE 5, 2019

In classrooms around the building, the school’s ninth-graders whizzed through an online mental health survey that would soon deliver real-time data to the group in the conference room. Murray said when the district launched the screening, there were 29 secondary students receiving counseling in their schools through providers like Solvista.

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Survey Advocacy Secondary Conference 53

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. in elementary education from the University of Virginia.

Broadband 54

Broadband Accessibility Advocacy Elementary 54

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The eSchool News K-12 Hero Awards recognize the dedicated efforts of education professionals across K-12 departments, including IT, curriculum, instruction and administration. The program received an influx of inspiring nominations that highlight the innovation and selflessness of educators in schools and districts across the nation.

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Edmentum Education Libraries Advocacy 94

The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 11, 2023

The New York State Education Department does not collect data on suspension lengths, but public records requests to 17 of the state’s largest school districts uncovered more than 6,200 suspensions of more than 20 days from 2017-18 to 2021-22. At least 15 states already have similar laws in place. You could have learned your lesson.”

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Report Survey Data Comparison 103

The Hechinger Report

JUNE 10, 2017

The switch to a proficiency-based education, which focuses on making sure students can demonstrate what they know, has helped students like Elderkin. That’s due to a new teaching approach here called “proficiency-based education,” that was inspired by a 2012 state law. Photo: Gregory Rec/Portland Press Herald.

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techlearning

JULY 5, 2018

I am incredibly excited to have made the change in goals and to be pursuing a career in advocacy,” she stated. Since 1996, the nonprofit organization based in Massachusetts has set the standard for quality online education.

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Advocacy Secondary Online Learning Course 43

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. Her, “4 Things Great Principals Don’t Do,” was the most read and shared Education Week post of 2017. ” A Lens.

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Strategy Policies Advocacy Secondary 40

The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 6, 2017

Like a handful of states, New Hampshire is taking the opportunity provided by the federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) to revise its accountability measures to further individualize education. Claire Voorhees, national policy director, Foundation for Excellence in Education. Higher Education. Weekly Update.

Personalized Learning 77

Personalized Learning Policies Advocacy Assessment 77

edWeb.net

DECEMBER 14, 2018

Nia Keith, Director of Professional Development for EiE, Museum of Science, Boston, gave attendees insights into engineering in early education in the edWebinar, “STEM in Early Education: Empowering Problem-Solving.”. First, Keith said educators need to make sure they understand what engineering actually is. Designs fail.”.

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Learning STEM Advocacy Secondary 43

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JANUARY 31, 2018

Paid registration is required [link] About the Summit In a time of increased cultural diversity, global connectivity, and polarization of perspectives, how can leaders in classrooms, schools, districts, and education policy arenas support students with the competencies to thrive in college, careers, and as citizens in diverse communities?

Advocacy 49

Advocacy Competency Based Learning Study Policies 49

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 14, 2022

“We have this huge digital divide that’s making it hard for [students] to get their education,” she said. David Silver, the director of education for the mayor’s office, said people talked about the digital divide, but there had never been enough energy to tackle it. It was so much bigger than just education.

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Digital Divide Broadband Chromebook Survey 110

The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

This story was produced by The Hechinger Report , a nonprofit, independent news organization focused on inequality and innovation in education, in partnership with the Huffington Post. The vast majority of special education students can grasp rigorous academic content. Photo: Karen Salomon for The Hechinger Report.

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Study Advocacy Report Outcomes 86

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JANUARY 7, 2019

The Global Leadership Summit will provide participants with the unique opportunity to: Develop the capacity to lead classrooms and educational systems that foster in students the will and the skill to tackle problems of real-world significance locally and globally. Lunch is included. More information on our featured speakers is below.

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Conference Secondary Study Digital Badges 31

The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 9, 2019

Tiffany Kerns on Episode 489 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast Music education helps students engage with learning and has many positive benefits. Related Resources Music education gives students an exciting and creative reason to be in the classroom.

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Advocacy Industry Secondary Elementary 268

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 19, 2019

While the state’s Department of Education cycled through commissioners (six in six years) superintendents struggled to figure out the law, largely on their own. Related: Documenting Maine’s failure to implement proficiency-based education. Imported from Alaska. The Gates Foundation is among the many funders of The Hechinger Report.).

Learning 111

Learning Report System Case Study 111

The Hechinger Report

JULY 1, 2016

Under the fiscal 2017 budget, approved by lawmakers in April, allocations for the state’s public schools will still be about $172 million below what is considered full funding, according to figures from the state Department of Education. Related: “Education costs money,” says state superintendent in Mississippi.

Elementary 65

Elementary Advocacy E-rate Accessibility 65

The Hechinger Report

MARCH 1, 2017

. — When Mary Fair became a teacher in 2012, her classes often contained a mix of special education students and general education students. Placing children with and without disabilities in the same classroom, instead of segregating them, was a growing national trend, spurred on by lawsuits by special education advocates.

Training 40

Training Elementary Report Course 40

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Dr. Rebecca English: Parenting and Home Education Jodi Chaffee: Creating Intentional Family Culture in Homeschooling Leah Boden: Charlotte Mason Philosophy on Homeschooling Judy Sarden: Why Black Children Should Be Homeschooled? What Is It, How Does It Work? More to come. Why Are You Still Sending Your Kids to School?

Learning 36

Learning Conference Libraries Broadband 36

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 21, 2019

Under a set of new standards adopted by the Vermont State Board of Education in 2014 , the class of 2020 will be eligible for graduation when they’ve demonstrated “evidence of proficiency” in the curriculum. said State Board of Education Chair Krista Huling. “I Moving in this direction is really a paradigm shift.”.

Learning 89

Learning System Report Outcomes 89

Reading By Example

OCTOBER 11, 2018

The principal authors, Vicki Park and Amanda Datnow, make a not-so-provocative claim that may still cause consternation in education: Rather than data driving the decision-making, student learning goals should drive what data are collected and how they are used. Data-driven decision making is hard enough for professional educators.

Data 33

Data Secondary Analysis Assessment 33

edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Unfortunately, many schools and districts are still relying on individuals or looking for that magic program rather than developing educational systems that provide a high-quality, modern education for all students. Even before the pandemic and the shift to distance education, learning extended beyond the classroom.

System 54

System Digital Divide E-rate Education 54

MindShift

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

The project lives on with a new group of students each year, buoyed by a strain of progressive education philosophy that says students learn best with real work that resembles what they will likely encounter outside of school. It has been kicking around K-12 education for decades but has yet to be widely adopted. But does it work?

How To 34

How To Learning Advocacy Study 34

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 28, 2016

Richard stormed in and out of the classroom several times, trying to retrieve the paper. Classes have also discussed self-advocacy, including if, when and how to disclose a disability. Related: Pipeline to Prison: Special education too often leads to jail for thousands of American children. It sounded too much like therapy.

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Meeting Advocacy Report Groups 40

The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 22, 2020

When he was assistant superintendent of schools in Meriden, Miguel Cardona — the state’s new education commissioner — would take new teachers on a tour of the city’s neighborhoods. Miguel Cardona, whom President-elect Joe Biden has chosen for his education secretary, speaks to educators earlier this year.

Education 118

Education Elementary Common Core System 118

The Hechinger Report

JULY 14, 2020

Simón López, the Coordinator of Special Education at the Sarah Greenwood Elementary School for Dual Languages, is calling attention to the failure of Boston Public Schools’ dual language programs to accept students with certain types of disabilities – a violation of the spirit, at least, of state and federal laws.

Elementary 145

Elementary Secondary Policies Advocacy 145

Edsurge

AUGUST 15, 2022

to meet with representatives from the Department of Education and elected officials. To advocate for measures designed to better support students with learning disabilities in higher education. “I They also encouraged lawmakers to pass the RISE Act , a bill designed to better support neurodiverse students in higher education.

Policies 154

Policies Outcomes Advocacy Meeting 154

The Hechinger Report

MARCH 2, 2023

While the federal Department of Education considers kids homeless if they are living in motels or doubled up with family members and friends, HUD, which controls the purse strings for federal housing aid, requires that recipients live in shelters or on the street. Public schools identified 1.1 They can get to them.

Elementary 124

Elementary Report Advocacy Secondary 124