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New NWEA Study Points to Instructional Strategies Driving Academic Growth

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.– K-12 assessment and research organization NWEA released today a new study that takes a deeper look into instructional practices driving high academic growth. NWEA’s new study followed that research to answer the next, necessary question: what can be learned from high growth schools about teaching and learning?

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The Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS) Announces New Regional Directors

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Rivera also serves as the Past President of the Board of Directors for the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO), a nonpartisan organization of public officials who head state departments of elementary and secondary education. Dr. Frank Rodriguez, Director, Region 7 Southeast.

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Some Students Lose More Ground When School is Out

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For many students—particularly those that are historically underserved—the summer break from learning perpetuates inequitable achievement gaps. This insight was among those released today by NWEA in an overview of current research studies that examined K-8 student progress during a typical school year (non pandemic) and over the summer.

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9 Great Nonprofits to Support School Leaders

Tom Murray

This is the third post in a short series meant to highlight the great work of many nonprofit organizations that are working diligently to support students’ learning on a daily basis. CCSSO provides leadership, advocacy, and technical assistance on major educational issues. extra-state jurisdictions.

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Latest NWEA Research Shows K12 Educational Gaps Still Wide, but Show Signs of Stabilizing

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Achievement was lower for all student groups in fall 2021; however, as our data have illuminated before , historically marginalized students and students in high-poverty schools were disproportionately impacted, particularly in the elementary grades studied.

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Promote Executive Functioning within School Culture

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A 2007 study found that executive functions are more critical for school readiness than is IQ or entry-level reading or math. As students enter upper elementary and middle school, the focus on executive function strategies declines, so students show up to high school, and don’t know how to take notes or study.

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The Challenges of Broadband Access in Rural Schools

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in elementary education from the University of Virginia. Tim, a veteran educator of over 20 years, has a background as a high school social studies teacher, is a CoSN Certified Education Technology Leader, and a Google Certified Trainer. Tim regularly presents and leads professional development at state and national events.