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‘Dear Mr. Zuckerberg’: Students Take Summit Learning Protests Directly to Facebook Chief

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Earlier this month, a group of high school students in New York City took to the streets to protest their school’s online program, Summit Learning. On Thursday, hoping to send a stronger message, they took it all the way to the top, with a letter to Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg.

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Clark County School District Gives Educators in 241 Elementary Schools Access to Lexia’s LETRS Professional Learning

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CCSD used Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Funds (ESSER) to implement the programs. With robust offerings for differentiated instruction, personalized learning, assessment, and professional learning, Lexia helps more learners read, write, and speak with confidence.

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Ancora High School Partners with McGraw Hill to Launch New Online High School for Adults

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.” Those who enroll in Ancora High School will complete their coursework 100% online via McGraw Hill Connect® and McGraw Hill ALEKS®, two powerful courseware platforms that deliver personalized learning experiences and allow students to learn at their own pace. Find out more at cognia.org.

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Student Portfolios with Google Sites – SULS091

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Showcase portfolios work especially well as summative assessments at the end of a grading cycle or semester. Student Learning Portfolio (Growth over Time). As outlined by the Institute for Personalized Learning , a learner profile contains demographic and academic information. This is Mike’s preferred portfolio.).

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K-12 Dealmaking: Barnes & Noble Ed. Acquires LoudCloud; Volley Labs Raises $2.3 Million

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million, including drawing funds from Zuckerberg Education Ventures, one of Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s investment vehicles. New York-based LightSail provides each student with individualized libraries and reading lists that change based on student-assessment results.

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eSchool News, Xirrus launch Innovate to Educate Awards at ISTE 2016

eSchool News

Innovate to Educate Awards to recognize the best ed-tech innovation and commitment to making the digital classroom and personalized learning a reality. 2937. “Ed-tech innovation improves the way students and teachers interact and learn. The Innovate to Educate judges are: • Laura Devaney, Director of News, eSchool Media, Inc.

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Tennessee?s Hamilton County Schools Selects Discovery Education to Drive Inquiry-based Teaching and Learning Initiative in all Middle Schools and High Schools

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With Discovery Education’s unique blend of dynamic digital content and professional learning, district educators will be empowered to build digital, inquiry-based learning environments that create new pathways and opportunities for middle and high school students, helping them prepare for their post-secondary educations and careers.

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