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Meet NEO at FETC 2022!

Neo LMS

Helping students continue their education during the pandemic has been a topic of concern since the very beginning. And what better way to start the year than join a conference that focuses on the future of education? Since edtech is always evolving, attending conferences is the perfect way to find amazing edtech solutions.

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OPINION: Four effective strategies for parents who are now homeschooling their children

The Hechinger Report

Millions of parents nationwide have been thrust without warning into the role of homeschool educator for the first time. We are longtime educators, as are our wives. For all parents, learning how to find an appropriate work-family balance is of paramount importance. Create an environment conducive to learning.

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How edtech boosts parent engagement in schools

Neo LMS

Parents are primarily responsible for their children’s well being and education. Teachers are also responsible for their students’ well being and education. They have the same goals and desire to help students learn better. Here are some basic guidelines for effective parent-teacher communication: Clarity.

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The Professional Development Problem

EdNews Daily

While debate about professional development expands, educator hopes for feeling supported are shrinking. We can be hopeful that the connection between teacher training and student learning seems to be realized and now what’s needed is to find the right formula for improving this crucial component of school culture.

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The Risks and Rewards of Getting Rid of Grade Levels

Edsurge

The proficiency-based model is closely related to competency-based learning, where students are grouped with those who are closest to their language abilities, regardless of age or seat time. This is definitely not the first time that educators have raised eyebrows at the traditional A through F evaluation standard.

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Why a high-performing district is changing everything with competency-based learning

The Hechinger Report

Her teacher has embraced competency-based learning, which asks students to take more control in the classroom. average and they do even better than their peers in similarly wealthy school districts, according to the Educational Opportunity Project at Stanford University. Photo: Tara García Mathewson/The Hechinger Report.

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The Four Biggest Challenges to Implementing Maine's Proficiency-Based Diploma

Edsurge

Maine has long been an innovator in education, stemming back to the Maine Learning Technology Initiative. Now all eyes are on our corner of the country as we transition from a traditional seat-time high school diploma to a proficiency-based diploma. Special Education. First, the basics.

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