Digital Promise

JANUARY 16, 2019

There are a number of excellent online learning opportunities designed specifically for educators. include: Computational Thinking for Educators from Google (15-30 hours). Introduction to Programming with Scratch in Education from University of Northern Iowa (20-30 hours). Meet other teachers in person. Careers with STEM.

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EdNews Daily

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

They are an excellent medium for teaching and learning, particularly in writing, STEM, and other subjects that require critical thinking and analysis. . For rubrics to serve as a teaching tool, as well as a valid assessment tool, they must meet certain criteria. A GPS for Student Learning.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Key points: Current education trends point to personalization and accessibility Keeping up with current trends in education is essential for educators Learn more about K-12 Tech Innovation News In the dynamic landscape of K-12 education, several trends are shaping the way students learn and educators teach.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

MARCH 28, 2015

Welcome to the last March post and the seventh in a series of posts that will bring you over 70 STEM links. STEM, 21st century learning, and technology integration, please sign up for 21centuryedtech by email or RSS. Part 4 A list that now supplies up to 40 STEM sites. Part 5 An amazing 50 STEM sites. Keep them coming!

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The Hechinger Report

MAY 8, 2023

Sarah Powell, an assistant professor of special education at the University of Texas at Austin, is one of the founders of the science of math movement. For Sarah Powell, an associate professor of special education at the University of Texas at Austin, the question was this math problem: Donna and Natasha folded 96 paper cranes.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

When Karli Hinman enrolled at Stony Brook University in fall 2018, she knew her family couldn’t help her pay to continue her education. As of fall 2022, Stony Brook is one of 33 higher ed institutions where students can apply for money through a local FAST Fund to help cover an education expense or address a basic life need.

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 7, 2023

The retention policy is part of a state law passed in 2021 that was meant to boost long-lagging reading scores and stem pandemic learning losses. But some educators say the expectations Tennessee has set for its students are too high. At least 19 of those require retention if a student doesn’t meet certain standards.

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Discovery Education

MAY 10, 2022

Students can join Fishtronaut, Marina, and Zeek as they solve various cases about STEM while demonstrating the importance of local advocacy to create change. Explore bite-sized episodes available in English and Spanish that build problem-solving skills in STEM. For Educators. Learn More. Learn More. -->. Grades 3-8.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

The Newark Board of Education (NBOE) has joined forces with Prudential Financial , Schools That Can , and Discovery Education to create an innovative public-private partnership that supports student academic achievement and builds confidence in math skills through a unique suite of dynamic digital resources.

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The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 6, 2022

Her tenure began just a few months into the pandemic when coronavirus cases were surging across the nation and education officials were grappling with whether and how to reopen schools. At some point last school year, board meetings devolved into people shouting at district leaders to watch their backs. 28, 2021, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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NeverEndingSearch

JULY 21, 2021

Before, librarians or education leaders could say, well, we think that most of the schools that have a high number of Hispanic students don’t have school librarians. Many librarians and education leaders will say that we’re losing school librarians because library aides and paraprofessionals are now being hired to run the library.

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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. Sign up for The Hechinger newsletter.

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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. The list of Tuesday''s sessions, in US-Eastern Standard Time, is below.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

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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Dangerously Irrelevant

AUGUST 4, 2015

’ It’s not that you don’t have enough money due to four historic years of inadequate education funding , it’s that you don’t spend it wisely… I completely agree. We have extracurricular STEM programs that will make up the difference. That bonus you didn’t get at work (aka Iowa education reform in 2015).

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

Editor’s note: This story led off this week’s Future of Learning newsletter, which is delivered free to subscribers’ inboxes every Wednesday with trends and top stories about education innovation. Related: Eliminating funding that supports educators? Subscribe today! That’s no way to cut the federal budget.

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MindShift

OCTOBER 19, 2020

In addition to her new lunch routine, Zayas, who teaches STEM and social studies at a public school in Leander, Texas, has set a regular time when she turns off her computer at night. “I’m Balanced” is not a word that many educators would use to describe how they feel in 2020. .”

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The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 5, 2022

In the summer of 2020, Talbott and her colleagues asked for a meeting with the charter school’s leaders to discuss racial justice at Lusher, one of the city’s most coveted for families and teachers alike; they also created an antiracism group for teachers.

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Sign up for our Higher Education newsletter. Higher Education. That feeds messaging about how students can test out of the classes or most easily meet requirements. (At Language educators lament that courses in STEM are celebrated for teaching real-world skills, but language classes are not. “It Weekly Update.

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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. Thomas Petra ‏ @ RealWorldMath 6h 6 hours ago Day 2 of the Global Educ 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.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

The educational benefits of teaching executive function include improving students’ ability to work collaboratively, as well as pay attention, plan, organize, and problem solve, so they can comprehend complex subject matter and respond to it effectively. Meredith brings an extensive background in both sales and education to the ExQ team.

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techlearning

OCTOBER 18, 2018

Virtual Field Trip on October 25 Part of Operation Prevention, the Nation’s Leading Prevention Education Program Available at No-Cost to Communities Nationwide Silver Spring, Md. No matter how addiction begins, recovery from addiction is a struggle. The pledge also encourages the nation’s youth to live drug-free lives.

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 9, 2018

More than two-thirds of four-year university and college admissions officers said in a survey by the National Association for College Admission Counseling that transfer students had become “significantly important” in meeting enrollment goals. Higher Education. Sign up for our newsletter. Choose as many as you like.

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The Hechinger Report

JULY 13, 2021

When the kids showed up, educators could see even more clearly how uneven their learning has been during the pandemic. So, we’ve spent several months traveling the country learning from schools applying best practices and from researchers and educators who have studied what works. Allison Socol, The Education Trust.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 19, 2013

Today is day two of the 2013 Global Education Conference. To receive the daily conference schedule, be sure to join the Global Education Conference network. In the session we asked the question, "Why is global education so important?" A summary of today''s sessions is shown below in US-Eastern Standard Time (GMT/UTC-5).

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The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 19, 2023

The only face-to-face meeting was in October 2021, when Tameka sent her kids on the bus, only to learn they weren’t enrolled. But she should act fast, the social worker urged, or the department might have to take action against her for “educational neglect.” Records show Tameka rarely called back. Communities such as St.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

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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The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

It was the final day of first-year orientation at Grinnell College, with classes scheduled to start the next morning, and these new students were still finding their way around the campus, meeting neighbors in the dorms and waiting to hear whether they got into the courses they wanted.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 14, 2018

Pam Moran has been a leader in education reform in Virginia over the past several years as the state moved from testing to transformation. Once I was speaking in Virginia and some teachers told me I had to meet Pam, that she was a “teacher’s and student’s superintendent.” Update on Testing Reform in Virginia. There were several of us.

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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.

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Edsurge

MARCH 27, 2023

Code Next is a free after-school program designed to make tech more accessible to students of color, many of whom lack opportunities to explore STEM fields in middle and high school. It’s significant progress toward the goal of connecting more young people with educational and career opportunities in technology. “We

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Barrow Media Center: Expect the Miraculous

JANUARY 23, 2016

A photo posted by GA Department of Education (@georgiadeptofed) on Jan 18, 2016 at 4:39am PST. The Georgia State Department of Education was inviting educators to apply to takeover their Instgram account for one week. A photo posted by GA Department of Education (@georgiadeptofed) on Jan 18, 2016 at 5:49am PST.

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techlearning

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

We take a team approach, but our mindfulness initiative stems from the top. She always begins her meetings with a mindfulness exercise. Educators came away from the summit with a better understanding of how important self-care is in order to successfully do their jobs. Our superintendent has been modeling it for a few years.

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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 17, 2017

They tended to cite a combination of their own optimism coupled with pressure from state officials, who in turn were pressured to meet the federal educational goals set in No Child Left Behind. Educational consultant and former state board member Leslie Jacobs on why charters may have had difficulty reaching projected goals.

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 26, 2019

Department of Education. The only way I know that this can be changed is when there’s access to higher education.”. Even low-income students with the highest standardized test scores are more than three times less likely to go to top colleges than higher-income students , according to the Education Trust. That’s about 2 percent.

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MindShift

JULY 15, 2021

When the kids showed up, educators could see even more clearly how uneven their learning has been during the pandemic. Frankly, students didn’t lose anything, they just never had the opportunity to learn it,” said Allison Socol, an assistant director at The Education Trust, a nonprofit education research and advocacy organization.

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The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 3, 2016

New York City’s public schools, like those in the state’s other big cities, educate large numbers of (traditionally struggling) poor black and Latino students, and sometimes those students outperform even their white and more affluent peers in Rochester, Syracuse, Buffalo and Yonkers on state tests. Test scores, however, haven’t budged.

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