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PROOF POINTS: A third of public school children were chronically absent after classrooms re-opened, advocacy group says

The Hechinger Report

For example, Alabama reported that more than 15 percent of its students were chronically absent in the three years before the pandemic, but in 2020-21, the state reported that its attendance rates had dramatically improved with only 11 percent of its students chronically absent. (A I don’t think so,” said Chang.

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Council of the Great City Schools Presents Norfolk High School Graduate Ayana Askew with $10,000 Dr. Michael Casserly Legacy Scholarship for Educational Courage and Justice

eSchool News

June 17, 2022— The Council of the Great City Schools (CGCS) recently presented Ayana Askew, a 2022 graduate of Virginia’s Norfolk Public Schools, with the Dr. Michael Casserly Legacy Scholarship for Educational Courage and Justice. Ayana demonstrates a remarkable commitment to her studies, her advocacy work, and her community.

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6 tips to help educators support young readers

eSchool News

For example, a book may say, “I see the police officer. Take the high-frequency word “said,” for example. When teachers call attention to the parts of the word rather than presenting the word as a whole, it can help students gain a better understanding of reading. I see the firefighter. I see the mail carrier.”

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Nancy Knowlton, David Martin awarded Meritorious Service Medals (Civil Division)

eSchool News

Presented by Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, the Meritorious Service Decorations recognize remarkable Canadians for their extraordinary accomplishments and contributions that bring honor to Canada — from advocacy initiatives and health care services to research and humanitarian efforts.

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Are You More Savvy Than a Third Grader?

The Jose Vilson

I carry that example to this day. Advocacy takes time and persistence, but the more you keep advocating this way, the more likely you are to achieve your goal. ” That’s a present I’ll receive 24/7. I don’t remember her closing her corner office to me and so many others. Spongebob Zoom background.

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Last Call for Presentation Proposals: Library 2.0 Mini-Conference on "Banned Books and Censorship: Current Intellectual Freedom Issues in the Library"

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

This week is the deadline to submit presentation proposals for a 30-minute session (see below). Each three-hour event consists of a keynote panel, 10-15 crowd-sourced thirty-minute presentations, and a closing keynote. She has presented her research at numerous academic and professional conferences and published widely.

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How can we close the digital divide?

The Hechinger Report

It draws on listening sessions with more than a thousand educators, students, parents, state and district leaders and advocacy organizations, according to Erin Mote, CEO of education policy nonprofit InnovateEDU, one of several education organizations that collaborated with the government on the plan.