A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 11, 2018

In education, a lesson makes or breaks a learner’s experience in a classroom. I remember many nights and weekends that I spent countless hours developing a variety of activities that would keep my students engaged while also following the scope and sequence of the curriculum based on the standards that needed to be addressed.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 30, 2023

What started as a daunting task became a mission to reignite the passion and engagement of our students while strengthening our local community. Our educational spaces transformed into sessions and platforms where students and their leaders could authentically be themselves and thrive in safe and supportive spaces.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 16, 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. Related content: 5 discussion tools to fuel student engagement.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Through my experiences as a classroom teacher and a youth organizer, I know students who lost family members during the pandemic, students who struggled with food insecurity and students whose anxiety and depression spiraled during the fear and isolation of the pandemic’s onset.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

They drive public conversation, craft policy, and inspire action through education and advocacy. Propel America’s Accelerate America initiative allows high school graduates to access affordable and quick pathways to a living-wage job and college credits in collaboration with AccelerateU at National Louis University.

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The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 17, 2023

This past winter, she attended a precursor event to the camp in Philadelphia, at which students got an introduction to the Sunrise Movement and climate advocacy. Students are making banners, stickers, signs and even a zine to help inspire action on climate change, she said. There are reasons to be optimistic.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 16, 2023

It’s back-to-school season across the country, and while this is met with mixed emotions, like it or not, classroom doors are open and welcoming students. We need to prioritize discussions on how to effectively support multilingual students. We must bolster our collective faith that this is a problem we can solve.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

This is the fifth year of the Tech Edvocate Awards, which recognizes outstanding edtech products that support students across the Pre-K-20 sector by catering to identified classroom and learning needs. Each tutoring session is data-driven and personalized for each student.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 2, 2014

It appears that much of the focus for improvement has been on creating rigorous classroom instruction to increase student achievement measured by the highly contested standardized tests. Nonetheless, we contend that a concentration on the enhancement of teaching skills and strategies is not enough. References Dove, M.

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eSchool News

JUNE 21, 2023

Under his nearly 20-year tenure as Principal of Saunders Trades and Technical High School, Mr. Mazzola challenged all staff and students to maximize their full potential. Leading by example, he never stopped loving the classroom or lost his passion for teaching, and he maintained his role as teacher in his capacity as Principal.

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Reading By Example

APRIL 30, 2016

Students explore Scratch, a computer coding application, and Makey Makey, a web-based circuit building kit. This definition applied to schools today would require some significant change to a majority of instruction in classrooms. Principals would need to find better ways to assess student learning.

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Reading By Example

APRIL 30, 2016

Students explore Scratch, a computer coding application, and Makey Makey, a web-based circuit building kit. This definition applied to schools today would require some significant change to a majority of instruction in classrooms. Principals would need to find better ways to assess student learning.

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Student Engagement Assessment Meeting Accessibility 28

Buncee

JANUARY 11, 2019

Joe and Kristin Merril- Using Buncee in the InterACTIVE Classroom -11AM. Buncee is such a versatile tool that makes it easy for educators to address the ISTE standards and promote student choice. See how students can use Buncees to represent their Project Based Learning in a more authentic and meaningful way. Choice, My Voice.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

The program was based on a framework that emphasized providing a systematic support system for students, engaging them in the learning process, and developing STEM career paths. The goal of the program was to provide high-quality instruction in every classroom and technology was seen as the vehicle to make that happen.

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The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 13, 2021

Lillian Pace, vice president of policy and advocacy, KnowledgeWorks. The vehicle that drives this is student engagement, not ‘Learn or I’ll hurt you,’ ” he added. Teachers are motivated to make a change, he said, when they see students taking the initiative to set their own learning goals and see the progress being made weekly.

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Shake Up Learning

JULY 5, 2022

Mike shares tips and strategies to help teachers shake up inclusive learning in their classrooms. Boost your student engagement on any device wherever learning needs to happen. Every student brings their own unique learning needs to the classroom. Every teacher should fight exclusion!

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Reading By Example

MAY 3, 2016

Instead of scheduling a 1/3 of my staff for announced supervision times, I now pop into any classroom unannounced on a daily basis. In order to increase trust in the instructional walk process, I had our faculty participate in an article study in order to develop the tenets of student engagement.

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Reading By Example

MAY 3, 2016

Instead of scheduling a 1/3 of my staff for announced supervision times, I now pop into any classroom unannounced on a daily basis. In order to increase trust in the instructional walk process, I had our faculty participate in an article study in order to develop the tenets of student engagement.

Student Engagement 28

Student Engagement Assessment Survey STEM 28

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.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

But looking at 2024, here are some current trends in education: Technology Integration: Continued integration of technology into classrooms, with a focus on online learning, educational apps, and interactive tools. Innovative K-12 education ideas are crucial for creating engaging, effective, and future-ready learning environments.

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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.

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The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 23, 2019

Michael is a senior at Vertus High School , an all-boys charter school in the Rochester City School District whose hallmark is a program that blends online classes with more traditional classroom teaching. For his part, though, Michael appreciates the opportunity to work faster than traditional classrooms allow. schools today.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

There are plenty of hands-on sessions with practical tips to apply in the classroom. Media Lit: A Make-or-Break Competency for Teachers : As students engage more and more with media, how are they to make sense of what’s reliable—or not? Students’ Safety or Privacy? Why Not Both? Speakers from the U.S. 3:30 p.m.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

He believes executive function skills should be taught early on through a “marriage” with SEL so that students have as many tools and resources as possible. His district now has student engagement specialists working in schools, where they serve as “relationship experts” who can help students, teachers, and parents work more effectively.

Learning 89

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EdTechTeacher

JUNE 15, 2018

As he articulates, the current call to action by personalized learning advocates to shift from teacher to student-centered learning environments is the modern take on this viewpoint. . Despite the long history of advocacy for student-centered learning, PL has been one of the more elusive reform efforts to actually define.

Personalized Learning 74

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 17, 2017

The Windsor Locks High School freshman belongs to the first cohort of students going through middle and high school under a new system. Traditional grades no longer exist, children get extra help based on their individual learning needs and classrooms run very differently. But the classroom visit persuaded Picard.

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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. Racial discrimination can lead to trauma responses such as feelings of intense fear, anxiety, and helplessness in students.

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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?

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 14, 2018

The engineering process involves several steps, though, from asking questions to determining if what the students built solves the problem. Keith calls it a creative process, where even the youngest students engage in problem solving and asking themselves, “what if?”. Join the Community.

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N2Y

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Supporting students in specials or inclusion classes (art, music, PE). Similar to recess, specials and inclusion classes can be challenging for students because they are often less naturally structured than the main academic classroom environment. Supporting students at lunch. advocacy skills.

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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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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Cleveland successfully secured funding to expand to these 25 elementary schools, bringing Hazel services to more than 25,000 additional students in the district. For example, in one activity, she supercharges a regular lesson by having students record explanations of what they’ve learned on their iPads.

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 16, 2018

The Five Imperatives of Technology Leadership , the presenters explored how they have shifted their approaches to integrating edtech in the classroom. Technology allows teachers to expand their lessons outside of the classroom and make connections beyond their communities. Imperative 1: Strengthen District Leadership and Communication.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

GoGuardian, a K-12 EdTech company dedicated to maximizing each student’s learning potential by providing solutions that enable more productive and safer digital learning, today announced a merger with Pear Deck, an award-winning and market-leading student engagement platform. www.goguardian.com. About Pear Deck.

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The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

First-year students here attend a mandatory career advising program before their classes even start. GRINNELL, Iowa — The bleary-eyed 18-year-olds shuffling into a nondescript classroom wearing flip-flops, shorts and T-shirts glanced enviously out the windows at their classmates tossing Frisbees on the grassy quad.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

As schools and districts strive to meet their existing technology needs and prepare for the future, access to federal and state funding, along with other grants, is making a major difference in whether students engage in 21 st century learning or are left behind. Cynthia Schultz, Esq.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Through the strategic integration of these innovative technologies, Akron Public Schools has witnessed significant improvement in student engagement and academic growth. By creating a supportive and inclusive atmosphere, Mr. Hatcher has empowered students from all walks of life to unlock their full potential.

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