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. About the Presenter. This edWeb broadcast was sponsored by Achieve3000. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING.

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Differentiated Instruction Secondary Advocacy Dropout 43

The Hechinger Report

MARCH 26, 2019

Approximately 77 percent of the more than 3,827,000 teachers in public elementary and secondary schools in the U.S. Approximately 77 percent of the more than 3,827,000 teachers in public elementary and secondary schools in the U.S. “It’s because we’re mostly women,” she explained. Women’s work in general is undervalued.”.

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Secondary Report Advocacy Elementary 93

edWeb.net

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Faced with fast-changing instructional models, varying infection rates, decreasing revenue sources, and a variety of natural disasters, how can education finance officials meet the short-term needs of their districts as well as longer-term requirements? WATCH THE EDLEADER PANEL RECORDING. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST.

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EdTech Guidelines Policies Secondary 96

edWeb.net

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Rural school districts face many unique trials, and access to educational technology is no different. During the edWebinar “ Technology in Rural Schools: Leading with Why,” the presenters discussed how they overcame challenges and helped the community understand the value of tech in schools. About the Presenters.

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Broadband Accessibility Advocacy Elementary 54

edWeb.net

JANUARY 12, 2021

According to presenters of a recent edWebinar , hosted by AASA, The School Superintendents Association and AASA’s Leadership Network , as school leaders look to reopen their schools, they shouldn’t just be focused on logistics. In order to address education equity, administrators must first recognize the common barriers.

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Secondary Policies Professional Learning Outcomes 60

NeverEndingSearch

MARCH 16, 2016

Deb’s presentation ESSA: Every Student Succeeds Act: Implications for School Library Programs , shares critical background on the ESSA reauthorization and a plan for moving forward. We need to meet with the Departments of Education in our states to ensure we are part of the competitive grant programs to launch in 2017.

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Libraries Advocacy Broadband Learning 40

The Hechinger Report

JUNE 10, 2017

The switch to a proficiency-based education, which focuses on making sure students can demonstrate what they know, has helped students like Elderkin. That’s due to a new teaching approach here called “proficiency-based education,” that was inspired by a 2012 state law. Photo: Gregory Rec/Portland Press Herald.

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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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Edmentum Education Libraries Advocacy 115

edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

A critical topic for schools, communities, and most importantly, our students, is what teachers do in the classroom to nurture ALL students, create a sense of belonging, and keep educational standards high. The CRT competencies defined by the presenters include reflecting on our cultural lens and potential biases in that lens.

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 14, 2018

Nia Keith, Director of Professional Development for EiE, Museum of Science, Boston, gave attendees insights into engineering in early education in the edWebinar, “STEM in Early Education: Empowering Problem-Solving.”. First, Keith said educators need to make sure they understand what engineering actually is. About the Presenter.

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Learning STEM Advocacy Secondary 42

The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 6, 2017

Like a handful of states, New Hampshire is taking the opportunity provided by the federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) to revise its accountability measures to further individualize education. Claire Voorhees, national policy director, Foundation for Excellence in Education. Higher Education. Weekly Update.

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Personalized Learning Policies Advocacy Assessment 71

The Hechinger Report

MARCH 29, 2018

What they lack is college-educated relatives, counselors, role models or mentors to make sure they take the courses and meet the deadlines they need to, or who encourage them to think about their further educations. Fewer than one in five children of parents without higher educations end up getting degrees. Higher Education.

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Report Company Study Advocacy 86

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JANUARY 31, 2018

Paid registration is required [link] About the Summit In a time of increased cultural diversity, global connectivity, and polarization of perspectives, how can leaders in classrooms, schools, districts, and education policy arenas support students with the competencies to thrive in college, careers, and as citizens in diverse communities?

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Advocacy Competency Based Learning Study Policies 49

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 14, 2020

We have several sessions each day, with 152 presentations, 156 curated recordings, and (lots) more coming ( that could include you! ). Pat Farenga: Trusting Every Child's Unique Learning Path THE AERO CONFERENCE Yong Zhao Keynote at the 2016 AERO Conference Peter Gray: Self Directed Education. Check them out! More to come.

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Learning Conference Libraries Broadband 36

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JANUARY 7, 2019

The Global Leadership Summit will provide participants with the unique opportunity to: Develop the capacity to lead classrooms and educational systems that foster in students the will and the skill to tackle problems of real-world significance locally and globally. Design creative ways to advocate and implement global learning initiatives.

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Conference Secondary Study Digital Badges 31

MindShift

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

Then, in teams of three or four, the students reviewed prisoners’ files and ultimately presented them to Innocence Project attorneys, with a recommendation to either champion a prisoner’s case or take a pass. It has been kicking around K-12 education for decades but has yet to be widely adopted. But does it work?

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How To Learning Advocacy Study 34

The Hechinger Report

JULY 1, 2016

Under the fiscal 2017 budget, approved by lawmakers in April, allocations for the state’s public schools will still be about $172 million below what is considered full funding, according to figures from the state Department of Education. Related: “Education costs money,” says state superintendent in Mississippi.

Elementary 55

Elementary Advocacy E-rate Accessibility 55

Reading By Example

MAY 29, 2015

That’s saying something, in the era of Governor Scott Walker and a very polarizing debate around public education. For K-12 schools, teachers may no longer be required to have a degree in education, or even a degree period, to teacher courses in secondary schools. As I read this list, it sounds like a pat on the back.

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Secondary Software Outcomes Elementary 28

edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Unfortunately, many schools and districts are still relying on individuals or looking for that magic program rather than developing educational systems that provide a high-quality, modern education for all students. Even before the pandemic and the shift to distance education, learning extended beyond the classroom.

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System Digital Divide E-rate Education 53

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 21, 2019

Under a set of new standards adopted by the Vermont State Board of Education in 2014 , the class of 2020 will be eligible for graduation when they’ve demonstrated “evidence of proficiency” in the curriculum. said State Board of Education Chair Krista Huling. “I Moving in this direction is really a paradigm shift.”. considered passing.

Learning 86

Learning System Report Outcomes 86

MindShift

MARCH 29, 2018

This story was produced by The Hechinger Report , a nonprofit, independent news organization focused on inequality and innovation in education. Sign up here for our higher-education newsletter. Only later did he become an educator. NEWARK, Calif. — “Where do you want to go to college?” He’s right.

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Company Report Study Advocacy 31

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 28, 2016

He put his head down on the table for a moment, and then looked up, focused on the present once again. Classes have also discussed self-advocacy, including if, when and how to disclose a disability. Related: Pipeline to Prison: Special education too often leads to jail for thousands of American children. They’d had enough of it.

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The Hechinger Report

MAY 15, 2023

These things “just reminded me of what I already knew about the politics of education and the lack of resources in low-income communities when it comes to schools,” said Ben, now 22 and about to graduate and go back to Chicago to teach while pursuing a master’s degree. There’s a facade that’s trying to be presented that everything is okay.

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Report Study Accessibility Data 145

edWeb.net

AUGUST 3, 2021

The four rural school district superintendents featured in the presentation reflected on the challenges and opportunities that have led to digital transformations and innovations in their districts. Wherever the location, funding is always a challenge for educational leaders. About the Presenters. Challenges. Opportunities.

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Broadband E-rate BYOD Accessibility 98

Iterating Toward Openness

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

While everyone wants educational materials to be less expensive, lower costs are the least interesting thing about digital, networked learning. When our presentations and our writing and our speaking and our advocacy focus primarily on ways that OER alleviate the cost problem, we’re actually doing exactly what publishers want.

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OER Accessibility Pearson MOOC 158

NeverEndingSearch

AUGUST 10, 2019

Her blog post shares: In 2019, SLSA approved re-imagining the ESIFC to adapt to the changing information, education, and technology environments, as well as the increasing diversity in our student populations. The heart of the ESIFC is our students. ESIFC LibGuide. The answer is next to my broom, for the record.

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Digital Citizenship Libraries Secondary Social Media 76

edWeb.net

JUNE 25, 2021

The presenters discussed and reflected on five compelling steps that school districts must take to ensure accessibility. All three presenters agreed the diverse profile of each school district presents a unique opportunity to connect with the school community on what the significant issues are. About the Presenters.

System 55

System Learning Guidelines Policies 55

edWeb.net

MARCH 5, 2021

But the presenters said they really value surveys, especially the comments section, where they can get more nuanced insights into how the technology is working—or not—for the students and families. About the Presenters. in educational computing from the University of North Texas. Gather qualitative and quantitative data.

EdTech 59

EdTech BYOD Training Advocacy 59

edWeb.net

MAY 19, 2020

During CoSN and ClassLink’s edWebinar, “ Leading Digital Transformations in Rural School Districts,” the presenters talked about how the situation with COVID-19 amplifies the obstacles rural schools face transitioning to a 21st century learning environment. About the Presenters. Department of Education Secretary in October 2016.

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BYOD Broadband EdTech Elementary 54

The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 31, 2020

In another 263 districts, the level of spending on each school had little to no connection to the number of students in poverty, despite the higher needs often present in low-income schools. They reported only districtwide averages, making disparities across districts the primary fodder for conversations about educational inequities.

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Data Elementary Trends Analysis 145

edWeb.net

JUNE 4, 2019

Most educators look at the cost of their device and software, but what they need to understand is that the total cost includes PD, tech support, sustainability. About the Presenters. Department of Education Secretary in October 2016. She was selected to participate in the Future Ready Superintendent Briefing with the U.S.

EdTech 51

EdTech Digital Badges Software Outcomes 51

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

DECEMBER 12, 2017

Paid registration is required [link] About the Summit In a time of increased cultural diversity, global connectivity, and polarization of perspectives, how can leaders in classrooms, schools, districts, and education policy arenas support students with the competencies to thrive in college, careers, and as citizens in diverse communities?

Advocacy 3

Advocacy Competency Based Learning Study Policies 3

The Hechinger Report

MARCH 21, 2017

But some higher education experts say the proposal misses the point. We can’t leave behind families who need more assistance to close that financial gap,” said Ian Rosenblum, the executive director of Education Trust–New York, a nonprofit education advocacy group that published a report about the Excelsior Scholarship.

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Libraries Laptops Training Report 87

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 6, 2020

We have asked our speakers to answer this question in their presentations: "What do you know about learning that could dramatically help or change the lives of students, parents, teachers, librarians, or others at this moment?" Alternative Education ? Educational Technology ? Hacking Your Education ? Higher Education ?

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Conference Learning OER Blended Learning 34

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

SEPTEMBER 13, 2013

The end of the day today is the final deadline to get in a proposal to speak at next week''s free and online 2013 Global STEMx Education Conference (STEMxCon.com) , September 19 - 21. Don Buckley - Co-Founder, Tools at Schools - "Is it Possible to Innovate in Education?" This is a great opportunity to share your work or ideas!

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STEM Maker Movement MOOC Common Core 47

NeverEndingSearch

DECEMBER 20, 2017

You may remember Stanford History Education Group (SHEG) for its groundbreaking and utterly depressing report, Evaluating Information: The Cornerstone of Online Civic Reasoning. SHEG currently offers three impressive curricula that may be put to immediate use in secondary classrooms and libraries. You can now find out.

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Assessment Analysis Social Media Libraries 60

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

The ninth annual Global Education Conference starts this coming Monday! This is an amazing and free online event that brings together educators and innovators from around the world. The hidden treasure of the Global Education Conference is volunteering--you will love it! LOTS of information below! Go to [link] 4.

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Conference Education STEM Secondary 72