Edsurge

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

For years, the parent advocacy group worked tirelessly to influence education policy and practices in Oakland. Young had already built considerable credibility with the district through earlier advocacy work and a city-wide literacy campaign conducted by the parent-powered organization.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 19, 2017

The desire to increase agency in the form of voice, choice, and advocacy should be viewed as just as important for educators (teachers and administrators) as it is for students. This results in a death-by-meeting scenario and is a main reason why most people hate meetings. Consider developing a meeting agenda using Google Docs.

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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

JUNE 2, 2021

Leveling the (Virtual) Playing Field When parents traditionally head over to schools for meetings on students’ IEPs, which outline learning goals and support for their children, their experiences haven’t been altogether pleasant. They may not want to come into a whole IEP meeting and sit there, for various reasons, in person,” she says.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Some approaches include “advocacy centers” where students are coached through strong emotions with activities like yoga, breathing exercises or calming music. Like Cole-Ochoa’s approach, her school has fun initiatives like glow dance parties for students who meet their academic improvement goals.

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Digital Promise

JANUARY 16, 2019

Meet other teachers in person. Friendly and inclusive learning communities include: CSTA Chapter meetings. See a sample letter to principal, advocacy slide deck , and additional resources. Attend the CSTA Annual Conference (July 7-10, 2019 in Phoenix, AZ). Connect with other teachers. Scratch educator meetups.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 26, 2023

At our school, we schedule leadership and board meetings in the evenings, when our whole staff can attend. They’ve since been invited to speak at conferences, and their work has been highlighted in the media. So what must we do differently? First, access is a game changer. In too many schools, the leadership team is small and insular.

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EdNews Daily

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

For rubrics to serve as a teaching tool, as well as a valid assessment tool, they must meet certain criteria. Instead, the rubric showed not only that she had weaknesses in four areas, but also how her work didn’t meet the criteria in each of those areas. . A Tool for Self-Advocacy. Rubrics as Teaching Tools.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 22, 2022

grapples with a nationwide increase in anxiety and depression , the Cook Center is meeting with students, educators, and families around the country to understand their biggest mental health issues. Meetings have already begun, and will be held quarterly, both virtually and in person. . As the U.S. About The Jed Foundation.

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eSchool News

JUNE 17, 2021

Richardson is a consensus builder, fostering collaboration at the state level, as well as connecting with national organizations like SETDA, Consortium for School Networking (CoSN), and International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) to support shared advocacy efforts.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 17, 2014

Tuesday, November 18th, is day two of the fifth annual Global Education Conference. We had a great opening day of sessions and keynotes, and the recordings of any sessions that have taken place are accessible on the conference recordings page. Follow the conference through Twitter using the hashtag #globaled14.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JANUARY 24, 2019

Steve Albrecht with " Coaching Skills for Library Managers and Supervisors: Getting Better Performance and Behavior From Your Employees One Meeting at a Time " on February 12th. Then, being announced today, is " Library Advocacy: Everyday Marketing Tools and Techniques " with Dr. Sue Alman on February 21st.

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 27, 2023

An athlete who ran track and field, he set the university record in the 60-meter hurdles, but the conference meet that determined who would get athletic scholarships was canceled because because of Covid. He had to get help from an advocacy group called College Possible to pay his rent. Miguel Agyei.

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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 30, 2018

The already converted policymakers, school leaders and teachers ready to transform traditional schooling came to this annual conference last week from around the world to share a common refrain: Out with the old. Photo: Austin Haeberle. NASHVILLE, Tenn. – No more simply “sitting on your butt in class,” as one educator put it. Getty Images.

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Edsurge

MAY 23, 2022

One of the commitments I have made as CEO is every chance I get, I’m meeting with educators,” says Kang, who assumed the role as head of the nonprofit early childhood association on May 2. The other is creating belonging at NAEYC, a professional and advocacy organization with nearly 60,000 members across its 52 affiliates. “I

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The Hechinger Report

MAY 8, 2023

In early 2020, at an academic conference just before the pandemic hit, Powell commiserated with other experts in special education and students who struggle in math. In December 2020, she invited dozens of like-minded education researchers to the first science of math Zoom meeting. I see it as a huge equity issue.

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The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 13, 2021

Traditional school metrics — based on attendance (“seat time”) and meeting a minimal standard in order to move to the next grade — often lead to arbitrary grading practices, uninspiring lessons and a lack of flexibility to support students socially and emotionally, critics say. “Pre-pandemic,

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

Wednesday, November 18th, is day three of the sixth annual Global Education Conference. We've had two great days of sessions and keynotes, and the recordings of any sessions that have taken place are accessible on the conference recordings page. Thomas Petra ‏ @ RealWorldMath 6h 6 hours ago Day 2 of the Global Educ Conference.

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Digital Promise

AUGUST 29, 2017

It has spurred the publication of white papers, launch of incubators and conferences, as well as interest amongst journalists and advocacy groups. Meet the Semifinalists ! Supporting learners of ALL ages is important for sustainable economic development, national security, and a more equitable and just society.

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Edsurge

APRIL 6, 2022

She’s studying public policy and sociology there, in addition to playing Ultimate Frisbee, starting a chapter of a student-advocacy organization and interning at the Georgia General Assembly for the 2022 legislative session. Efiotu ended up starting college at Georgia Tech, and she says, “It’s pretty good so far!” Maytee Guadiana By Edward A.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

When we meet with school counselors, one of the things that we share out is the data regarding Bachelor’s degrees that are being conferred in this country, and the number of jobs that are available. What are counselors saying about the conversations they’re having with kids — particularly girls — about this topic?

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 18, 2015

Thursday, November 19th, is the fourth and final day of the sixth annual Global Education Conference ! We've had three great days of sessions and keynotes, and the recordings of any sessions that have taken place are accessible on the conference recordings page. Follow the conference through Twitter using the hashtag #globaled15.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

At the conference, the organization stressed another strategic focus: equity. Others at the conference stressed that successful initiatives must also put emphasis on the student needs that data alone cannot solve, like housing and food insecurity. “Do Do they have food, do they have transportation?”

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Attend workshops, webinars, and conferences to learn about emerging trends, innovative teaching methods, and best practices. Educational Conferences and Events: Attend educational conferences and events, both locally and nationally. Regularly exchange ideas, attend meet-ups, and collaborate on projects.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 13, 2020

It’s restructuring the relationship between a student and his or her institution,” says James Toscano, president of Partners for College Affordability and Public Trust , the nonprofit advocacy organization that is taking the lead in promoting the bill of rights. This is a consumer-protection agenda.

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N2Y

APRIL 4, 2021

In-person meetings with families can be difficult to schedule for a variety of reasons, from varied workday schedules to health concerns. Videoconferencing is an alternative that is gaining acceptance for family meetings and conferences. Folding towels may seem insignificant, but it reflects a person’s home.

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The Jose Vilson

MAY 3, 2020

Contrary to my own public activism and advocacy, I propose that we move the nation’s largest public school system into a completely online endeavor forever and a day. Parents can visit our classrooms whenever they want by literally sitting next to their children, thereby avoiding the whole “parent-teacher conference” mess.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

As world leaders return home from the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference ( COP27 ), an annual international climate meeting that was held in Egypt this year, they have many action items to attend to. The world’s most influential political leaders have been in Egypt for the COP27 climate conference.

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 9, 2020

NEW YORK — Countless ideas about getting students to and through college have come from policymakers, lawmakers and any number of advocacy groups. It was set for a session at SXSW EDU, the sprawling education-focused conference that was cancelled last week because of coronavirus concerns.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 16, 2015

The sixth annual Global Education Conference , our free four-day online event bringing together educators and innovators from around the world, runs today Monday, November 16 through Thursday, November 19, 2015 (November 20th in some time zones). We invite all to attend! A full listing of sessions is below. You're going to be blown away.

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Fractus Learning

FEBRUARY 24, 2016

While each gifted journey may be different, and the obstacles each gifted child and their family face can be simply inconvenient or tragically painful, there are three areas teachers and parents should remember when searching for answers to help better the educational, emotional and social lives of gifted children— advocacy, activities and mentors.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 29, 2014

Leo Tolstoy The Learning Revolution Project highlights our own "conference 2.0" Come join our free online conference this Wednesday evening and all day Thursday. Global Education Conference Call For Proposals Opens May 1st! Choose from six conference strands , and plan to submit early! Looking forward to seeing you there!

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Shake Up Learning

JULY 5, 2022

Together they discuss how inclusive learning is meeting the needs of all learners. In case you miss the ISTE conference this year, take a look at all the resources gathered through an inclusive scavenger hunt ! The post Fighting Exclusion: Shake Up Inclusive Learning – SULS0164 appeared first on Shake Up Learning.

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Fractus Learning

JANUARY 19, 2017

I was inspired and immediately began blogging on a number of topics, primarily on a professional level, aiming to train my employees, promote myself as a conference presenter and educator, and most importantly, to advocate for early childhood education. Mary Caton-Rosser ’s presentation on blogging blew my mind and has changed my life.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

Building that vision into reality means meeting students and educators where they are now and offering new resources that unlock doors to a more enriching and stronger education ecosystem. With access to Discovery Education Experience our schools now have the game changing content needed.”. About Afterschool Alliance.

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EdTechTeam

AUGUST 9, 2019

After the ISTE conference last month I asked our team what they saw that might be most important for school leaders. I wanted to learn more about Jennifer’s perspective on edtech for social good, and after an introduction from Al, she was kind enough to meet with me via Hangout to share more of her work.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 4, 2016

We're in the process of adding five fascinating new sessions to the Library 2.016 mini-conference: "Privacy in the Digital Age." Shahid Buttar , Director of Grassroots Advocacy at the Electronic Frontier Foundation ( EFF ) on the crucial importance of libraries in the fight to protect privacy rights and intellectual freedom.

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