EdNews Daily

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Quite often, in the classroom or the boardroom, introverts are forgotten, especially when the loudest person always runs the show. Advocate: Young introverts need parental advocacy for public school. Transforming The Classroom to Support Innovative Introverts. Create Student-Centered Classrooms. Spread Awareness.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Last summer, not far from the doorsteps of Oakland Unified School District, a group of parents came together to build an academic program from scratch in an effort to close the gap between the education their children were getting in school and the education they deserved. She called it the Hub. So let’s build the privilege they deserve.

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Edsurge

MAY 16, 2019

classrooms. as they build out more inclusive classrooms for diverse learners.” Keya Wondwossen, the director of advocacy and public partnerships at DonorsChoose, drew on personal experiences to explain to reporters why this campaign is so important to her. And DonorsChoose is taking note.

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Waterford

JULY 30, 2023

Writing for Districtadministration.com , Morris notes that successful family engagement begins by centering on families and their needs, just like teachers center children in their classrooms. Including families in the planning of these events can help them be invested in the classroom. Family Volunteering Have a field trip coming up?

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eSchool News

APRIL 11, 2024

More than 40% of elementary school principals told RAND researchers that their school grouped kids based on their math levels, mostly within the classroom. But by middle school, nearly 70% of principals said they grouped students in math. We’re not giving a recommendation that nobody should be tracked,” Kaufman said.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Pandemic closures provided some students with a chance to notice how stressed they are at school, says Jayne Demsky, founder of School Avoidance Alliance, an advocacy group that provides professional training to schools. The nuance can get lost in efforts to get students back in physical classrooms.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 19, 2021

Even before the pandemic, broadband and mobile technology was expanding connectivity across the globe, hybrid and virtual classrooms were gaining steam in providing personalized learning to students, and project-based learning was proving to be an effective, engaging and increasingly popular pedagogy.

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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. Teachers trickle in as I set out muffins and candy at each table.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

When we got into the classroom, the students were shy. They didn't want to work in groups. Some approaches include “advocacy centers” where students are coached through strong emotions with activities like yoga, breathing exercises or calming music. Now] some of them have blossomed, some of them have overcome that.

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eSchool News

MARCH 16, 2018

A federal report on students’ home access to digital learning resources is months late, and ed-tech groups say the delay is impeding efforts to close the homework gap. “We think there’s a big problem, and we need good data around it,” says CoSN CEO Keith Krueger. “This is critical.” “This is critical.”

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Edsurge

JANUARY 25, 2023

As a classroom teacher, I always tried to improve my practice by reading academic and practice-based articles, attending trainings and connecting with fellow educators to share resources and troubleshoot challenges. In 2017, I formed an after-school student activism and leadership club with a small group of seventh grade students.

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 21, 2024

Latinos are the fastest growing demographic group in the United States , but data shows they are less likely than other racial and ethnic groups to have earned a college diploma. There is intentionality, there’s leadership here,” she said of the Davenport program.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

As the math educator in residence at Just Equations, a nonprofit focused on the intersection of math and equity, I research math education and I think a lot about my years in the classroom. They offer an invitation to analyze how mathematics can be applied to promote civic engagement, advocacy, policy change and increased access to resources.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 22, 2020

Fortunately, TGR Foundation and Discovery Education are partnering to help STEM teachers reach a more diverse group of learners and generate student interest in STEM. Summer is a great time to learn how to do that as you prepare for fall and back to school. This post is sponsored by TGR Foundation and Discovery Education.

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eSchool News

JUNE 7, 2023

Based on classroom observation and in-depth interviews with the school staff, 10 instructional strategies were identified as effective instruction that helps students grow, and fell into three main categories: Optimizing instructional time 1. Mix whole group, small group, and individual activities 3.

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Neo LMS

OCTOBER 8, 2019

In most schools across the globe, students leave their classrooms only with the tools teachers provide them, and with the knowledge and skills they acquire throughout their development. Read more: Practical applications of Constructivism in the online classroom. Read more: Smart classroom furniture for the 21st century students.

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The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

As I begin the new school year, I make a list of all my priorities: Lesson planning, grading, classroom setup, data analysis and new teacher mentorship. During a recent open house, parents filled my classroom. A greater percentage, 29, said that they were filing on behalf of concerned parents or a local residents group.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 24, 2018

Makerspaces — a key element of STEM education — are popping up in classrooms and libraries across the U.S. The center’s first floor will provide flexible learning spaces, including a Skype room for video conferencing with outside experts, a quiet zone for research and a talking zone with soft furniture for group work and discussions.

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Digital Promise

APRIL 16, 2020

To help educators continue their professional learning during this time of social distancing, we have curated a library of micro-credentials which can be earned outside of the classroom and without students. Emphasizing digital equity and advocacy. Collaborating with peers and colleagues.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Appalling and unacceptable’ School closures took students and teachers out of the classroom, and the switch to remote learning exposed various inequalities in education— including issues like broadband access. The groups argue that politicians and school officials have misplaced energy on issues like book bans.

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 2, 2020

Among other subjects, the students here take courses in sociology, psychology, English composition, science and math — all at the site of the kind of business where the principles they learn in the classroom and from textbooks can be put into practice. “We That’s because academic faculty accompany the students to the job site.

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The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 9, 2023

policy has urged schools to keep students with disabilities in the same classrooms with their general education peers unless severe disabilities prevent it. Some children thrived while others did very badly in regular classrooms. For some, it could be a classroom separate from their peers, but that is rarely the case.”

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eSchool News

JANUARY 18, 2024

While one client may want to pursue a skill like handwriting, another may be more interested in developing self-advocacy, decision-making, or goal setting skills. The reality is that OTs can assist people in many areas depending on clients’ needs and environments.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 18, 2016

It is driven by choice, voice, and advocacy. We also set up an Edmodo group to continue the conversation. Advocacy, choice, and voice should occur in the classroom as well as the school setting. Student agency is about empowering kids to own their learning (and school) through greater autonomy. What would you add?

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eSchool News

APRIL 14, 2022

classrooms continue to address the immediate needs of students while prioritizing academic progress for all. Taken collectively, these studies can help education leaders and policymakers identify interventions needed for these student groups to help address the inequitable learning patterns in U.S. Portland, Ore. public schools.”.

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Waterford

APRIL 10, 2020

In fact, practicing self-care can be in the best interest of everyone in your classroom. By eating well, sleeping enough, exercising, and finding other ways to take care of yourself, self-care can help your reach your potential in the classroom, which will in turn help your students succeed, too.[8]. Self-Care Ideas for Teachers.

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Edsurge

JUNE 2, 2021

The schools that most successfully served their special education groups were those that prioritized communication and learning about families' needs, McKittrick found in her own analysis. McKittrick could call the teacher to try and figure out the issue, but “I didn’t see him in the classroom. Zoom removes that physical barrier.

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eSchool News

MAY 14, 2021

“Given all the changes in the last year, from remote learning to returning to the classroom, there has never been a more critical time to ensure that assessment and accountability systems are doing what they are supposed to – drive positive student outcomes and school improvements.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Due to pressure from state politicians and local advocacy groups about what can be taught and how, some idealistic young people who might be drawn to teaching decide to pursue alternative careers, or move elsewhere to teach in regions that are more aligned with their beliefs.

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EdNews Daily

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

As a former teacher with 23 years in the classroom myself, I understand that educating young students leaves little time for legislative advocacy. Teachers can also invite lawmakers into their classrooms to see firsthand how legislation affects teaching and learning. Tapping Your Interest Groups.

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Edsurge

MAY 24, 2023

The state partnered with Asian Americans Advancing Justice Chicago (AAAJ Chicago) — a local advocacy organization focused on advancing civil rights and racial equity, which advocated for the passage of the TEAACH Act — to support implementation.

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 7, 2024

At two-year institutions, admission is accessible, tuition is affordable, and flexible coursework fits into schedules complicated not only by jobs and families, but counseling, support groups and doctor visits. “I A new networking group for community college program coordinators held its first call in February.

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The Hechinger Report

MAY 8, 2023

They launched a website , an advocacy group and an auxiliary group for teachers. A Science of Math Facebook group, which they started in December 2020, now has more than 21,000 members. The group is not arguing for a return to old-fashioned rote instruction, Powell says.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 10, 2022

that would keep them in the classroom. For instance, we just know that students spend their days in groups of about 25: not 5, not 50. Without hiring more teachers, we’d have to abandon the idea that kids spend their entire learning time in groups of 25. Like their workforce peers, teachers want flexibility, too.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

A year later, a November 2021 survey by the Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates—an advocacy group for students in special education and their families—found that 86% of parents reported that their child experienced learning loss, skill regression or slower-than-expected progress in school.

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Edsurge

MAY 16, 2023

She declined to leave the classroom after her teacher asked her to hand over her cell phone (and it turns out she didn’t have her cell phone). When activist Vivian Anderson first saw that classroom video when it went viral, she decided to uproot her life in Brooklyn and move to Columbia, South Carolina, where the incident took place.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 17, 2017

The process of learning walks or walk-throughs as many schools refer to them is to get a glimpse of what is happening in classrooms to then provide non-evaluative feedback for improvement. The group conversations and reflection that ensued after the walks were conducted was terrific!

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