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Turn the Page: Looking Beyond the Textbook for Culturally-Responsive Curriculum

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Recently, Education Week published an article describing culturally-questionable activities and language found in Studies Weekly , a social studies curriculum used by more than 13,000 schools across the country. So how can curriculum publishers and educational companies be meaningful partners in creating culturally-responsive classrooms?

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For two states, the digital transition requires an overhaul of the process

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Refocusing classrooms around up-and-coming digital materials requires more than just adding a new tech-based product or two as many processes for reviewing and purchasing instructional materials are still built around print textbooks. This article was modified and published by EdScoop. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING.

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The Big Picture on the 2019-20 PreK-12 Market

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According to Kathy Mickey, Senior Analyst of Simba Information, all of these could impact the instructional materials marker. A key driver in those purchasing decisions can come from classroom data, said Mickey, as teachers provide information to show them what materials the students need. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING.

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Looking Past COVID: Science Education Post Pandemic

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Limited or no access to the internet has particularly undermined their remote science learning experiences. Principal among them is pairing professional learning with quality materials to advance teacher practice in the classroom. Technology changed the scope of science teaching and learning during the pandemic.

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State and District Leadership Discuss Digital Learning Opportunities

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In a recent edWebinar , presenters from Idaho and Pennsylvania discussed how state and district leadership support digital learning opportunities and implement digital materials. According to the Brookings Institution there is strong evidence that the choice of instructional materials has large effects on student learning.

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State Leadership Working Towards Broadband Access for All

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This article was modified and published by EdScoop. She also facilitates the members’ professional learning opportunities including planning and implementing the content for SETDA’s virtual and in-person events and newsletters. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING. About the Presenters. Join the Community.

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New Content Added to Discovery Education’s Award-Winning Digital Services Boost Teachers’ Ability to Engage Students in Science, STEM, Social Studies, and More

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The beginning of each school year offers teachers the perfect opportunity to update their instructional materials,” said Jerry "Jay" McKinney, an educator with Louisiana’s Rapides Parish School Board. Inspired by the global media company Discovery, Inc.,

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