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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

Source: Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) slide presented at a webinar that Attendance Works held on September 28, 2022. The post PROOF POINTS: A third of public school children were chronically absent after classrooms re-opened, advocacy group says appeared first on The Hechinger Report.

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Announcing the 2021-2022 League of Innovative Schools Cohort

Digital Promise

Located in Mississippi, Columbus Municipal School District is committed to advancing advocacy of learners’ parents. In April 2021, the district launched monthly parent advocacy meetings focused on restorative justice, literacy, and college and career readiness.

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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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Student Agency is More Than Voice and Choice

A Principal's Reflections

However, we must not lose sight of the third element that comprises this concept, and that is advocacy. Image credit: [link] While voice and choice are more aligned with ownership of learning in the classroom, advocacy aligns with improving the school or district culture. There is no point in student advocacy if no action results.

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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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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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Are You More Savvy Than a Third Grader?

The Jose Vilson

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. Students can rely on fellow students, and if there’s a teacher or parent who agrees with you and can help, recruit them. ” The teachers agreed.

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