Iterating Toward Openness

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

First, and it will surprise no one that this is the first item on my list, is the definition. Regardless of what other individuals, institutions, or organizations may think or say, UNESCO is the creator of the term “open educational resources” and, as its creator, UNESCO’s definition of OER is the canonical definition.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 29, 2017

It relies on a definition of personalized learning developed in 2014 by educators from 16 schools and representatives of a number of nonprofit and advocacy organizations.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 21, 2018

Why would arguably one of the most innovative (and definitely the richest) technology tycoon of the 21st century support a low-tech pedagogy that has barely changed in more than a hundred years? Dear Jeff Bezos, Some people might find your commitment to open low-income, Montessori-inspired preschools strange. I think I get it.

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MiddleWeb

JANUARY 22, 2024

It can be time consuming but definitely worth the effort! Ron Williamson and Barbara Blackburn describe ways leaders can effectively advocate for schools by developing strategic alliances with local officials, internal groups in schools and external groups in the community.

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 27, 2023

He had to get help from an advocacy group called College Possible to pay his rent. An athlete while he was in college, Agyei had to work to pay some of his expenses and needed help from an advocacy group to keep paying his rent as his tuition increased. Meanwhile, he noticed that his bills from the college kept going up. Miguel Agyei.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 31, 2020

It has also forced school leaders to become more creative, outspoken and innovative in their advocacy and leadership—lessons they will take with them to help drive change in 2021. Moving Forward There are definitely some initiatives from 2020 we need to continue to move forward.

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Waterford

APRIL 10, 2020

The definition of self-care is any action that you use to improve your health and well-being. National Immigrant Women’s Advocacy Project, June 2014, pp. But for teachers, self-care is so much more than breakfast in bed or treating yourself to a spa day. Helping Your Child Develop Independence: Self-Care Skills. and Molina, M.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 13, 2024

Garcia-Febo is worldwide known for her passion about diversity, communities, sustainability, innovation and digital transformation, library workers, library advocacy, wellness for library workers, and new librarians about which she has taught in 44 countries. This 60-minute training is presented by Library 2.0

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Related: While white students get specialists, struggling Black and Latino readers often get left on their own That incipient definition characterized a lot of early thinking about dyslexia. was creating its own special education categories and definitions to prepare for the passage of the Education for All Handicapped Children Act in 1975.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

In this masterclass, we will start with definitions of burnout and fatigue which are characterized by different symptoms. While burnout is not considered a medical condition but “an occupational phenomenon,” it is surely felt by workers as it brings acute stress that is difficult to manage.

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eSchool News

APRIL 24, 2024

Closing off routes to financial aid creates “enormous issues,” said CJ Powell, director of advocacy for the National Association for College Admission Counseling, especially for students whose families have fewer resources. If not enrollment, then definitely matriculation,” she added.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 26, 2017

[A short list of organizations includes funders like the Gates Foundation and Next Generation Learning Challenges and advocacy groups like the International Association for K-12 Online Learning (iNACOL) and the International Society of Technology Education (ISTE).

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JANUARY 31, 2024

Garcia-Febo is worldwide known for her passion about diversity, communities, sustainability, innovation and digital transformation, library workers, library advocacy, wellness for library workers, and new librarians about which she has taught in 44 countries. This 60-minute training is presented by Library 2.0

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Iterating Toward Openness

MARCH 10, 2020

I posted the first installment yesterday, explaining how a fundamental failure to understand copyright makes the definition of OER in the new UNESCO recommendation nonsensical. Affordability seems to have become the end goal of OER advocacy, instead of being an important step on the path to improving student learning.

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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. I’d definitely want a principal who can lead the school and rally their staff from their houses. It’s even a boon for kids.

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EdNews Daily

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Advocate: Young introverts need parental advocacy for public school. Schools can change the definition of participation and offer different ways to meet the needs of introverts. They may also enjoy quiet trips to a museum, visiting the local library, taking music lessons, painting, and quiet reading spaces.

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EdNews Daily

DECEMBER 13, 2019

Self Advocacy and Resources for Students. Additionally, many people believe that all individuals with dyslexia see letters or words backward. While some do, this is not a defining trait. So, what’s an accurate interpretation of dyslexia? cause-and-effect, problem/ solution structure, etc.), which will support their reading comprehension.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 27, 2016

He said that he copied the definitions from the dictionary, just like everyone else. But since English was his second language, he often didn't understand the definitions themselves. “Ah, We must teach them evaluation, reflection and self-advocacy skills and give them opportunities to practice and get better.

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Edsurge

MARCH 18, 2021

The challenge in presenting a program as ‘free’ is it may cause people to underestimate the full cost of attendance,” said Carrie Welton, director of policy and advocacy at the Hope Center for College, Community, and Justice, in an interview with EdSurge.

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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. The National Alliance to End Homelessness, an influential Washington, D.C.,

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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 25, 2017

The flurry of new state laws over the past five years is in large part the result of pressure from Decoding Dyslexia, a parent advocacy group with chapters in all 50 states. came in 1985 when Texas legislated the definition of dyslexia, mandated screening, and required training for teachers. The first state dyslexia laws in the U.S.

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NeverEndingSearch

MARCH 16, 2016

Deb notes that school librarians are included in the definition of “specialized instructional support personnel” and that Title I plans must be developed in consultation with “specialized instructional support personnel.”. Essa 3-10-16 from Debra Kachel.

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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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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 24, 2020

The nation has 539 colleges and universities that meet the federal definition of a Hispanic-serving institution, or HSI, and most Latino college students attend an HIS, according to Excelencia in Education. Some HBCU advocacy organizations have launched emergency funds to help the institutions and the students they serve.

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N2Y

APRIL 4, 2021

Search engine results for this term reveal many examples and definitions. A resource such as SymbolStix PRIME provides advocacy by giving equal opportunity of representation to an audience of diverse storytellers, readers, and students. From toys to images and symbols, every person of color looks to find examples of themselves.

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The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 29, 2017

These programs “really change the future for the most vulnerable babies born into poverty,” said Sarah McGee, national director of advocacy at Nurse-Family Partnership. And I feel like with [the Nurse-Family Partnership], it’s definitely made me the best mom I can be.”. I wanted to be the best mom I could be,” Rosa said.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 5, 2019

It may be not full of earthly riches, but definitely full of meaning and full of legacy. We’re not just teachers. We teach people how to live lives. We unleash human potential. We have got an incredible profession, full of meaning. So get out there and be remarkable this week!

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 15, 2017

It may be not full of earthly riches, but definitely full of meaning and full of legacy. We’re not just teachers. We teach people how to live lives. We unleash human potential. We have got an incredible profession, full of meaning. So get out there and be remarkable this week! Transcribed by Kymberli Mulford. Bio as submitted.

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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. And, the goals for students engaged in this type of learning include self-esteem, empathy, motivation, and commitment.

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NeverEndingSearch

JULY 21, 2021

Deb : Definitely. Is that academic leadership and advocacy being spread those through universities to their school librarian alumni? Is there an infiltration of leadership and advocacy coming from those universities that also helps to encourage school librarian employment in those states?

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 10, 2019

In late October, education policy and advocacy group iNACOL opened its annual conference with a bang. That was definitely not cheap,” says Lenz, adding that the cost of a revamp for a small to midsize organization would almost never run into seven figures. But some brands are simply more expensive than others.

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Educator Innovator

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Teen activists worldwide are making headlines for their social justice advocacy on everything from climate change and immigration to substance abuse and LGBTQ issues. Later, to help others understand the term he coined the definition: “a long comic book that would need a bookmark.”. Read the original article. by Karen W.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Such claims have caught the attention of consumer-protection advocacy groups like the Student Borrower Protection Center, which has found marketing language that it contends is deceptive and predatory. From our interviews, students definitely conceptualize this as a type of debt or loan. Is it a loan? Something else?

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eSchool News

AUGUST 1, 2016

We know many states are intrigued by this opportunity but don’t necessarily know where to start,” KnowledgeWorks Vice President of Policy and Advocacy Matt Williams said. Our goal with this project is to give states the roadmap so this becomes a strong option for redefining their education system.”.

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MindShift

JUNE 23, 2021

Joe’s conference really helped us center that schools can be liberatory spaces, but it definitely has been historically a space that has been violent towards kids,” said Nguyen Huynh, a teacher at DeJean Middle School in California. This year marks the first formal DWSC Conference with keynote speakers Dr. Bettina Love, Dr. Ibram X.

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Iterating Toward Openness

AUGUST 31, 2022

Leveraging the “No Significant Difference” Effect for OER Advocacy. They had an important role to play in OER advocacy. This thinking, with all the benefit that hindsight affords, doesn’t always reflect well on some of my earlier research. But that’s no reason not to share it.

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 16, 2024

Jon: Mount Ida is definitely part of a bigger trend, one that’s being felt around the country. Kirk: Definitely. An independent guide from the advocacy organization Third Way about how to use the federal government’s financial responsibility scores. Lisa McLean: If this is the case, why are they being offered?

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