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. The district is using multiple measures from the classroom to district level across internal and external categories to determine if students are college and career ready.

Education 63

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 14, 2022

Credit: Javeria Salman/ The Hechinger Report. “We Credit: Javeria Salman/ The Hechinger Report Boxes of #OaklandUndivided devices wait for student pickup at Castlemont High School in May 2021. Credit: Javeria Salman/ The Hechinger Report. Credit: Javeria Salman/ The Hechinger Report. The homework gap isn’t new.

Digital Divide 111

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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. The 2017 version found that 17% of Colorado middle and high school students reported considering suicide and 7% reported making one or more attempts.

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The Hechinger Report

JULY 18, 2023

Credit: Shae Hammond for The Hechinger Report Hall is now paying off about $190,000 in student loans, the cumulative cost of her undergraduate degree from Linfield College in Oregon, her master’s at the University of Arizona and her doctorate from the University of Oregon. The pen is mightier than the sword,” she said. “I

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The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 6, 2017

Photo: Kate Flock for The Hechinger Report. The bad news is we’re not seeing a lot of innovation or discussion around personalized learning,” said Claire Voorhees, national policy director for the Tallahassee, Florida-based Foundation for Excellence in Education, an advocacy group for personalized learning.

Personalized Learning 72

Personalized Learning Policies Advocacy Assessment 72

edWeb.net

JANUARY 12, 2021

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? To pursue equity, schools must understand three key principles. About the Hosts. Dr. Daniel A. Dr. Daniel A.

Secondary 59

Secondary Policies Professional Learning Outcomes 59

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 19, 2019

Kelly Field, for The Hechinger Report. To answer that question, The Hechinger Report combed through grant databases, legislative records and lobbying disclosures, looking for the forces and funding behind LD 1422. Kelly Field, for The Hechinger Report. The Gates Foundation is among the many funders of The Hechinger Report.).

Learning 111

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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. Only then can students, especially immigrant students and students of color, meet their potential and succeed in school and beyond.

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

Photo: Karen Salomon for The Hechinger Report. 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. They settled on four skills to focus on in the classroom and for students to practice in internships.

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 21, 2019

Michael Dougherty for The Hechinger Report. Nellie Mae is among the many funders of The Hechinger Report.). Graduation from Montpelier no longer depends on hours logged in a classroom; instead students now need to check off a certain number of proficiency-based credits in subjects like English and math. It’s better than it was.”

Learning 86

Learning System Report Outcomes 86

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

JUNE 10, 2017

Erika Stump , a research associate at the Center for Education Policy, Applied Research and Evaluation at the University of Southern Maine, has written seven reports on proficiency-based education in the state. Asked how it’s going so far, Stump replied: “It depends on how you define ‘it’ and how you define ‘going.’”.

Education 0

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 1, 2017

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. A study in 2007 found that general education teachers in a teacher preparation program reported taking an average of 1.5

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Training Elementary Report Course 40

The Hechinger Report

JULY 1, 2016

billion on elementary and secondary education. Nancy Loome, executive director and founder of the Parents’ Campaign, a nonprofit and grassroots education advocacy organization. The challenge with persistently low funding is to make cuts while minimizing the effect on the classroom, said Cormack, of the Barksdale Reading Institute.

Elementary 56

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Reading By Example

OCTOBER 11, 2018

After I shared out my previous post , describing my confusion about making sense of certain types of data, the International Literacy Association (ILA) replied with a link to a recent report on this topic: This is perfect timing for our #ILAchat this Thursday at 8:00 p.m. The ownership for the work rests largely on the students’ shoulders.

Data 33

Data Secondary Analysis Assessment 33

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. This story was produced by The Hechinger Report , a nonprofit, independent news organization focused on inequality and innovation in education.

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 2, 2023

Credit: Neal Morton/The Hechinger Report The assistance came thanks to a Washington state program — one of the first of its kind in the country — that aims to help children who aren’t considered homeless, and unqualified for help, under a strict federal definition. An emergency family shelter in Vancouver, Wash.,

Elementary 125

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The Hechinger Report

JULY 14, 2020

At the Sarah Greenwood School, 58 students with disabilities learn in isolated classrooms and are ineligible for the dual language program, according to district data. Schools are supposed to find ways to get them the extra supports they need without segregating them into isolated classrooms.

Elementary 142

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Edsurge

AUGUST 15, 2022

That lack of support, according to advocates, comes from the fact that colleges don’t give the same kinds of support to students who have learning disabilities that elementary and secondary schools are required to provide. More funding and a new bill in Congress might change that. One in five U.S.

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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. You know how to reach me if you want to talk… Note to self: When deleting tweets in bulk, remember not to delete my keybase proof.

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. You know how to reach me if you want to talk… Note to self: When deleting tweets in bulk, remember not to delete my keybase proof.

EdTech 150

EdTech Industry Survey Laptops 150

edWeb.net

AUGUST 3, 2021

According to a CoSN report , more than half of school districts and about one-third of public schools in the United States are in rural areas. He has served as Principal at the secondary level as well as Assistant Superintendent. Carter has a long history of service in Meridian Public School District, having worked there since 1994.

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The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 22, 2020

He was also willing to look at the overall system, particularly higher ed, to see whether teachers are trained appropriately to deal with so many of the problems that youngsters from urban areas bring to the classroom.”. You know when we talk about preparing students for the jobs of the future, it’s critical thinking, it’s self-advocacy.

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Education Elementary Common Core System 121

The Hechinger Report

MAY 23, 2016

The first section of the transition plan was titled, “Post Secondary Education and Training.” Corey needs to improve his ability to meet classroom expectations by organizing his materials, starting/completing/turning in homework, and doing assignments neatly/thoroughly,” was identified as his “transition need.”

Common Core 75

Common Core Advocacy Meeting Report 75

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

DECEMBER 12, 2017

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 3

Advocacy Competency Based Learning Study Policies 3

NeverEndingSearch

DECEMBER 20, 2017

You may remember Stanford History Education Group (SHEG) for its groundbreaking and utterly depressing report, Evaluating Information: The Cornerstone of Online Civic Reasoning. SHEG currently offers three impressive curricula that may be put to immediate use in secondary classrooms and libraries. You can now find out.

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Assessment Analysis Social Media Libraries 60

Edsurge

MAY 6, 2019

And though she wished the media would take the spotlight off public figures like herself, that didn’t stop her from taking potshots at rivals, such as Randi Weingarten of the American Federation of Teachers union, or the Obama administration, in a talk that segued from prepared remarks to a conversation with New York Times reporter Erica L.

Guidelines 63

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

We work with teachers and administrators to create life-long learning patterns in students, whether that’s by curating resources for classroom research projects or by coming into the classroom to teach a lesson on how to do research themselves. Holzweiss said she avoids outdated book report questions and formats.

Libraries 92

Libraries Social Media Handbook eBook 92

Hack Education

DECEMBER 4, 2016

Remind co-founder Brett Kopf was replaced as CEO by Brian Grey, formerly CEO of the Bleacher Report. These are just the ones that were reported by the press, of course.). ” The Gates Foundation is perhaps the best known organization for furthering political advocacy through its funding mechanisms.

Technology 40

Technology Education Common Core Company 40

Hack Education

DECEMBER 30, 2019

The Horizon Report. The organization, which was founded in 1994, was best known for its annual Horizon Report, its list of predictions about the near-future of education technology. But as the ed-tech sector is never willing to let a bad idea die, the report will live on. The Flipped Classroom". with Pigeons.

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Pearson MOOC Company Software 145

The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 26, 2017

Educare Arizona classmates Nathan Jaramillo, far left, Esteban Cuevas and Melissa Gordillo “read” books during free time in their toddler classroom. Lillian Mongeau/The Hechinger Report Photo: Lillian Mongeau/The Hechinger Report. Lillian Mongeau/The Hechinger Report Photo: Lillian Mongeau/The Hechinger Report.

Report 86

Report Policies Data Trends 86

Hack Education

JUNE 10, 2016

Nikki Haley of South Carolina has signed into law a measure that requires the state’s public colleges and universities to publish reports of conduct violations involving alcohol, drugs, sexual assault, and hazing at fraternities and sororities.” “ Columbia Drops SAT Subject Tests Requirement,” Inside Higher Ed reports.

Education 48

Education MOOC Company Report 48

Hack Education

DECEMBER 16, 2017

According to reports, as Murray and Professor Stanger exited the building, they were surrounded by protestors, some of whom allegedly attacked the pair and the car they were attempting to leave in. Confederate flags displayed in classrooms. UC Berkeley, The New York Times reported, spent $1.5 Nooses left in public places.

Technology 58

Technology Education Social Media Groups 58

Hack Education

DECEMBER 17, 2017

Arguably, there is no better example of this than the ongoing push that “everyone should learn to code,” led at the K–12 level by the industry-backed advocacy organization Code.org. Student teachers are getting trained with VR, Education Week reported this fall. weird that, eh?) .” The Business of Hiring.

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Robotics MOOC Training Industry 59