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Professional Learning: A Powerful Solution to Teacher Retention & Student Outcomes

American Consortium for Equity in Education

By Brent Hartsell, Director of Solutions and Professional Learning at Learning Ally Teachers are one of the most important assets to our society, yet an alarming number are leaving the profession.

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Remote Learning Teaching Tips

A Principal's Reflections

A recent eSchool News article highlighted that most teachers don’t feel fully prepared for remote learning. ClassTag surveyed more than 1,200 U.S. teachers in mid-March to collect and share best practices, ideas, and common approaches to remote learning. It hasn’t been easy for them to say the least.

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Use Analytics to Quantify Educational Technology’s Effectiveness and Risks

EdTech Magazine

In the Consortium for School Networking’s latest survey , 74 percent of schools reported that each of their students now has more than one device. . According to a Glimpse K12 survey , 67 percent of software licenses are going unused, those in some cases the number is as high as 90 percent. by Wendy Jones.

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Resources for Teachers and Instructional Coaches – February 2022

Edthena

This edition of noted and notable content for educators includes effective communication for ‘managing up’, trends in professional learning needs, and a roundup of coverage for our new AI Coach platform. Read on for the highlights, article links, and related content. Learn more about the AI Coach platform !

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How Two-Way Communication Can Boost Family Engagement

Waterford

Use Expert-Led Communication Strategies to Engage the Families in Your District Check out Waterford’s on-demand webinars , including “ Driving Impactful Family Engagement with CARES ,” and learn how you can build a school environment that values families and advises teachers as they connect and collaborate with families.

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Exploring Micro-credentials and Education Policy in the United States

Digital Promise

There is no shortage of sound research on what constitutes effective professional development for teachers—focusing on specific curriculum content, encouraging active learning, supporting collaboration among peers, and offering opportunities for analysis of student work. Teaching policies can—and must—play a significant role.

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Personalized Learning and Digital Tools Weave Strong Fabric for Student Success

EdTech Magazine

In fact, two-thirds of responding parents from diverse communities (rural, suburban and urban) say in the Speak Up survey that classroom technology, when used properly, helps their children develop college and career readiness skills. Collaboration and Blended Learning Fosters Critical Skills. Content Subtype. CDW Activity ID.