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Do Students, Principals and Superintendents See Eye-to-Eye on Eliminating Grade Levels?

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McComb School District down in McComb, Mississippi doesn’t just believe in the power of technology when it comes to personalized learning. Lakya Taylor-Washington, Principal of Summit Elementary School in McComb. Two summers ago, our teachers underwent an intense training to prepare them for that jolt.

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Curriculum Design is Emotional Work—This Teacher Makes It Easier

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When school leadership made this announcement in August during our staff training, I immediately felt overwhelmed and confused. Plus, the available content was designed around how much time I’d spend teaching it versus what I actually needed to get students adept at learning the topic at hand. You’ve got time to plan ahead.”