EdNews Daily

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

The blue-collar aspect of education reinforces this meme: Teachers work the trenches; Administrators supervise; Superintendents are the top brass. The system of schooling must change first. The ‘system’ viewpoint makes sense. This is highly disruptive to the system. Education will be no different.

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast The sudden release of ChatGPT to the general public in November of 2022 presented a number of new challenges to educational leaders, forcing them to add consideration of artificial intelligence (AI) systems to their to-do lists, which were already too long.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 31, 2023

BOSTON – Clark County School District (CCSD) in Nevada, has made Lexia LETRS ® (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) professional learning programs available to most elementary schools in the district with a plan to continue expanding the program to additional elementary and early childhood teachers and administrators.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Silver Spring, MD (Thursday, December 16, 2021) — As school systems nationwide begin to look towards Winter Break, Discovery Education and select social impact partners present curated professional learning resources at no cost to support educators’ continued professional learning.

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

Educators are stressed, worn-out, and constantly wondering when the pandemic will end. The fact remains that there was no professional learning to prepare for the reality that everyone is facing nor a plan for something like COVID19. Through it all, though, educators have risen to the occasion like never before.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 11, 2021

” I hope educators and educational institutions use this year and the lessons learned to reimagine “school” and how we design and facilitate learning. Since the pandemic began, I’ve worked with thousands of school leaders and educators. Learning happens in classrooms.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 9, 2023

When it comes to education training, the main pathway to improvement is through professional development. Depending on where you reside or your school system, this typically consists of a few days to begin the new academic year and a few random days going forward that are often associated with student holidays.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The Need for AI Literacy in Education The rapidly evolving space of artificial intelligence (AI) requires school and district leaders to make sense of how emerging technology applications, including those that use generative AI (Gen AI), are being integrated into schools and districts across the United States.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 27, 2019

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Mark Sparvell cites current research about what students really want in their classroom and how social-emotional learning relates to education technology. Mark has taught both pre-service and post-graduate studies.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

Educators desperately want and need support. To achieve this goal, we must first examine the foundational elements that lead to successful teaching and learning, whether the environment is remote or hybrid. Without a doubt, this will be and has been, more time consuming for educators. So, where do you begin?

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Digital Promise

JULY 22, 2022

Educators are a resourceful bunch. Understandably, many educators are leaving the classroom for less stressful work environments. Understandably, many educators are leaving the classroom for less stressful work environments. I watched in awe as educators greeted one another with open arms, laughter, and tears.

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Digital Promise

JANUARY 14, 2021

We just need two things: great instructional materials designed for the latest research in science education, and transformative professional learning to advance instructional practice and get the most out of the materials. That was 2010, and A Framework for K-12 Science Education was out for public review.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 16, 2021

16, 2021) – Lexia® Learning, a Cambium Learning® Group company, announced today that all schools throughout Alabama can now boost literacy instruction via LETRS® (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) professional learning. BOSTON (Aug. showed growth in knowledge.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

More than ever, we need to connect with others who can help us find the innovative solutions and opportunities hidden within this disruption of education-as-usual. More than ever, we need to connect with others who can help us find the innovative solutions and opportunities hidden within this disruption of education-as-usual.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Key points: Innovative new technologies and strategies are impacting education in 2024 65 predictions about edtech trends in 2024 Tech-less teaching methods could alienate tech-savvy Gen Zs For more news on edtech trends, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching page Does “new year, new you” apply to K-12 education in 2024?

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eSchool News

MARCH 1, 2023

Leading education companies Curriculum Associates and Corwin are partnering to help districts nationwide elevate teaching and learning practices that most impact student growth. Additionally, Hattie will now serve as a technical advisor for i-Ready Assessment, bringing over 30 years of research on what works best to improve learning.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 18, 2020

As educators continue to grapple with these challenges, lessons have materialized that can pave the way for needed change. Education can ill afford to revert back to the way things were done in many districts and schools. Education can ill afford to revert back to the way things were done in many districts and schools.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 11, 2023

In the summer of 2022 as part of the Voices of Change project, EdSurge Research convened 80 Asian American K-12 educators in a series of virtual learning circles to listen to their stories. Our conversations spanned the gamut of topics that are top of mind for educators in all corners of the U.S.

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Learning in Hand

MAY 24, 2017

Participation in Google Classroom used to be limited to those with G Suite for Education accounts. This is a big deal because it opens up Google Classroom to many more users and uses. I invited educators to join my Classy Graphics with Google Drawings class. Seventy-five participants from the U.S.,

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edWeb.net

MAY 1, 2023

Tutoring for Schools will provide thought-provoking discussions, conveniently recorded edLeader Panels and podcasts designed for real-time learning, and monthly blog posts with strategies to scale tutoring district wide and improve student outcomes. Educators can register to attend the live event or receive the recording here.

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edWeb.net

APRIL 20, 2022

April is Autism Awareness Month, and edWeb.net is especially thankful to announce that STAGES Learning will be the new sponsor of Teaching Students with Autism , a free professional learning community on edWeb that provides ideas and resources for teachers working with students with autism. About STAGES Learning.

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Digital Promise

SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

Jennifer is the Director of Educator Micro-credentials. According to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, states and school systems spend $18 billion annually on professional development for educators in the United States, and almost all teachers participate in some form of professional development.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 5, 2023

Truth be told, when it comes to education, there is no perfection, no matter where quantitative and qualitative metrics reside. Whether you lead a district, organization, school, or classroom, you should always strive to get better. There is always work to be done and effective educators embrace this wholeheartedly.

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The Shake Up Learning Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2022

The post 20 New Ways to Use Google Classroom [infographic] appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Expand Your Use of Google Classroom. Google Classroom can be used for so much more than just your traditional classroom LMS. Consider these 20 New Ways to Use Google Classroom. Keep reading! Click To Tweet.

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Tom Murray

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

How can schools and districts systemically create a vision of teaching and learning that’s personal, authentic, relevant, and harnesses the power of technology? FRS) , is helping thousands of schools create these types of learning experiences for kids. Personalized Professional Learning.

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Digital Promise

MAY 4, 2021

Low science and math proficiency in Nevada’s public school system indicates there are inherent and structural inequities that exist. For K-12 students to develop strong skills in design thinking, they rely heavily on the acumen of their educators. Explore the Digital Promise Micro-credential Platform and start earning today.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Connie Howell , Associate Executive Director, Heart of Georgia Regional Educational Service Agency. We also have 16 RESAs, which are Regional Educational Service Agencies, and only four of them have someone who has social studies in their title. View the video recording. Listen to the podcast.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Connie Howell , Associate Executive Director, Heart of Georgia Regional Educational Service Agency. We also have 16 RESAs, which are Regional Educational Service Agencies, and only four of them have someone who has social studies in their title. View the video recording. Listen to the podcast.

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Waterford

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Read on to learn more about the support that multilingual learners and their families need and how you can provide it in your school. Encouraging Culturally Responsive Teaching for Multilingual Learners Prioritizing multilingual support and education in schools helps engage multilingual families. Bialystok, E., and Kwan, E.

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Digital Promise

MAY 31, 2016

To facilitate robust opportunities for personal and authentic learning, the PowerUp Initiative has provided all high school students and teachers with 1:1 laptops and access to digital content through the HUB, a district-wide learning management system. Recognition. Clarity of Structure and Expectations.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

CHARLOTTE, NC— Virginia’s Rivermont Schools today announced a new partnership with Discovery Education , the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports instruction wherever it takes place. Rivermont schools are licensed by the Virginia Department of Education, and all class credits earned are fully transferable.

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eSchool News

JUNE 29, 2022

BOSTON (June 29, 2022) – Cicero School District 99 in Illinois has adopted Lexia LETRS® (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) professional learning programs for its teachers and administrators. It also offers professional learning sessions led by national LETRS experts. LETRS for Administrators.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Two Kentucky school systems— Fayette County Public Schools (FCPS) and the Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS )—recently selected Discovery Education to support STEM/STEAM education in their school districts.

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eSchool News

MARCH 21, 2024

As this figure continues to grow year over year, true bilingual education is becoming more vital to equitably support student success. As this figure continues to grow year over year, true bilingual education is becoming more vital to equitably support student success. It should be recognized that bilingual education lifts all boats.

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edWeb.net

MAY 17, 2021

Reid emphasized the importance of listening and grounding equity work in the voices of the students and other community members, and also making sure achieving educational and racial justice is a process of removing barriers for all students, rather than taking something from one group and giving it to another.

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast Improvements in students’ reading achievement require continued learning not just by the students, but also by their educators. Zoroya explained that her office works with 81 school districts, which are responsible for educating 1.6

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Navigate the ethics of generative AI in education. Thankfully, school systems have made meaningful headway in the past decade by integrating new media literacy and digital citizenship skills into the curricula, such that responsible AI can be a new addition to existing modules.

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