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eSports: The Growing Extra-Curricular Activity NOW!

The CoolCatTeacher

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Believe it or not, gaming is gaining popularity in schools, not just as a pastime, but as part of curriculum. Dr. Custer is a leader in character education and civic advocacy. Dr. Kristy Custer is one of the pioneers of the video gaming movement in schools.

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Announcing the 2021-2022 League of Innovative Schools Cohort

Digital Promise

In California, College Connect is Rowland Unified School District’s solution to making college and post-secondary pathways more equitable for every student. Located in Mississippi, Columbus Municipal School District is committed to advancing advocacy of learners’ parents. Follow the League on Twitter: @DPLeague.

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School Counselors Helping More Women Go Into Computer Science: Tips and Advice to Find the Fit

The CoolCatTeacher

Angela Cleveland on episode 254 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Angela’s advocacy has earned her recognition, most recently the “2017 NJ State School Counselor of the Year” award and was featured in Amy Poehler’s Smart Girls blog. Twitter: @AngCleveland.

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#getESEAright: Make some noise for school library funding on Thursday night

NeverEndingSearch

Using the hashtag #getESEAright, ALA joins forces with NEA’s planned Twitter storm on Thursday, April 9 th from 7:00 till 8:00 PM Eastern. activism advocacy twitter' Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) and Senator Lamar Alexander (R-TN) are the keys to unlocking more sustainable funding for our school libraries.

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Inaugural Catalyze Challenge Winners To Transform Journey From Classroom To Career

eSchool News

Building in career exploration and experimentation, as early as middle grades, as well as post-secondary education planning support, is a no-brainer when it comes to making sure every student has what they need to succeed,” said Annabel Cellini, Chief Strategy Officer of American Student Assistance. About American Student Assistance ® (ASA).

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Music Teachers of Excellence with the CMA Foundation

The CoolCatTeacher

Some of the benefits of music education include higher graduation rates, a greater chance of post-secondary success, social and emotional development, and shaping the next generation to be collaborative, creative and forward-thinking leaders. Blog: [link] Twitter: @cmafoundation.

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What to do when you have done everything you can

Reading By Example

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. I asked two major software vendors on Twitter , who our district partners with regarding student learning, on where they stand with these cuts to public education.