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Sent home early: Lost learning in special education

The Hechinger Report

Her parents wanted to get her a special education designation — and all the supports that came with it. The short answer, according to special education lawyers and advocates across the country, is no. Catherine Pearson, parent of a student in special education. But that doesn’t stop it from happening frequently.

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How ‘Climate Anxiety’ Affects Students — and What We Can Do About It

Edsurge

Responses demonstrated how climate change anxiety can pose a barrier to engaging with goals typically salient in emerging adulthood such as education, career, and family-related goals, which may contribute to a loss of meaning or purpose,” researchers explain in the paper. Do what you can with what you can.”

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Educational Leadership for Social Good

EdTechTeam

Our teammate and Events Director, Al Thomas , a former principal himself, ran the Education Leaders Network Playground, which featured 28 sessions for leaders by leaders, and one session in particular stood out when we talked about it… a session called Leading EdTech Initiatives for Social Good by Jennifer Williams , author of Teach Boldly.

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What’s in a Name? Inside the Pricey, ‘Laborious’ Process of Education Rebrands

Edsurge

In late October, education policy and advocacy group iNACOL opened its annual conference with a bang. The organization wants to focus on other approaches to improve education, such as personalization, that go beyond online learning. And earlier this year the Buck Institute for Education emerged from its chrysalis as PBLWorks.

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Technology Resources For Early Childhood Learning

The Web20Classroom

As a Dad and an educator I am constantly looking for the best resources to provide for them at home to supplement the learning they are doing in their schools. Tiggly are manipulatives used in conjunction with apps for the iPad. While not written specifically for Early Childhood education, all of them can be used in that setting.

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TCEA 2011 Legislative Update Advocacy Panel

EdTechSandyK

Members of Panel: Representative Scott Hochberg - Houston, TX Representative Mark Strama - Austin, TX Mr. Thomas Ratliff, State Board of Education - Mt. It is frightening how we are going to make things work under the currently released budget proposals.One size fits all education doesn''t work anymore. came about as a result.

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eSN Hero Awards Finalists: 11 inspiring educators

eSchool News

The eSchool News K-12 Hero Awards recognize the dedicated efforts of education professionals across K-12 departments, including IT, curriculum, instruction and administration. The program received an influx of inspiring nominations that highlight the innovation and selflessness of educators in schools and districts across the nation.

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