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Agency: Important for Students and Educators

A Principal's Reflections

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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How Access to Technology Can Create Equity in Schools

Digital Promise

Educators and district leaders can use data to make informed decisions. Outside of keeping track of test scores, educators can use technology to get helpful insights and more effectively make data-informed decisions. According to Census Bureau data from 2016, nearly 82 percent of all households in the U.S.

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Teaching Must Get More Flexible Before It Falls Apart

Edsurge

According to national data, schools are not facing greater teacher vacancies this year than in years past. But if you’re reading this article—if you’re engaged enough in education to be reading EdSurge—you probably don’t believe that data. The Great Renegotiation is coming for schools. And for good reason.

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Four Tips for Choosing the Right Edtech Resources

Edsurge

In addition, partner with the education technology provider in developing a plan that will meet your district’s curriculum and strategic goals. Choose a company whose experience meets your needs The edtech market is complex, which can make potential choices seem overwhelming. Teachers face initiative fatigue.

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Current Trends in Education

eSchool News

Attend workshops, webinars, and conferences to learn about emerging trends, innovative teaching methods, and best practices. Conferences often feature keynote speakers, workshops, and discussions on current trends and future directions in education. Regularly exchange ideas, attend meet-ups, and collaborate on projects.

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Your Syllabus to SXSW EDU 2019 (and Where to Find Us!)

Edsurge

EdSurge Sessions In between hearty servings of Tex-Mex and meat, won’t you have time to stop by and meet? Where School Safety, Security, & Surveillance Meet Happy hour will have to wait, as we kick our sessions off with a sobering and important conversation that warrants your attention. Monday, March 4, 5 p.m. Why Not Both?

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High school graduation rates for one important group are starting to get better

The Hechinger Report

Since 2006, the share of California Hispanic 19-year-olds with a high school diploma has increased from 74 percent to 86 percent, according to the Campaign for College Opportunity, a California advocacy group. Counselors routinely invite parents to Spanish-language workshops on college applications and financing.

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