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In 2024, education will build systems that champion the science of reading

eSchool News

Because of the lack of strong national guidance and support, some schools used their Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief funds to adopt a curriculum that purports to be the “science of reading.” No curriculum, however, is the science of reading, and I believe schools and districts are beginning to understand this.

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How one district has diversified its advanced math classes — without the controversy

The Hechinger Report

Shannan Bittle, a secondary math specialist for Union, said new academic programs — like aviation and construction — could offer students more ways to apply higher levels of math in lucrative jobs. “We Her father, who runs his own remodeling company, can’t help with her calculus work, she said.

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Drones in the Classroom: Teaching Writing and Collaboration with Drones

The CoolCatTeacher

Vicki: What are some general guidelines for when you bring drones into the classroom to make it safe. After graduation, I pursued and obtained my Masters in Secondary English Education. The company who sponsored it compensated me via cash payment, gift, or something else of value to include a reference to their product.

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Evaluating the Evaluators: How to Reduce Conflict of Interest in Higher-Ed Quality Assurance

Edsurge

You don’t see any mention in the guidelines about who can be a QAE.” The concept of a QAE is similar to how a publicly traded company must have its financial records audited under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. “QAEs really weren’t thought of very seriously. the QAE should not be a lender to students in the program).

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When kids go back to school, who’s going to drive the bus?

The Hechinger Report

Thousands more work for transportation companies that contract with public schools, colleges and private employers. 210,000 — The number of bus drivers working directly for elementary and secondary schools in the U.S. For drivers anxious about getting sick, the patchwork of state guidelines has raised more questions than answers.

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New Dashboard Tracks Coronavirus Cases In Schools Across 47 States

MindShift

.” Eventually, the School Superintendents Association, the National Association of Elementary School Principals, the National Association of Secondary School Principals and groups representing charter and independent schools joined forces to urge school leaders to contribute. A software company called Qualtrics did the analysis.

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Essential Guide to Digital Citizenship for CIPA and E-Rate

Graphite Blog

The E-rate program is funded through the federal Universal Service Fund and administered by the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC), under the umbrella of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Make sure you're updated on any changes to FCC guidelines for the distribution of E-rate services during distance learning.

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