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How edtech boosts parent engagement in schools

Neo LMS

They have the same goals and desire to help students learn better. In fact, studies have shown that parents’ increased involvement in their children’s school life drastically improves student performance. Here are some basic guidelines for effective parent-teacher communication: Clarity.

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The Professional Development Problem

EdNews Daily

Recent studies, including the Gates Foundation, the TNTP Project and Harvard research, all report failing grades from administrators and teachers alike, which is one certainty we can begin with. The growing awareness of a heutagogical model (self-determined learning) seems relevant if we can ensure synergy with organizational needs.

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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. My mind spun for a moment. I eventually decided to put aside my planned activities to address this elephant in the room: placement.

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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. If a student was particularly interested in a topic not offered in an existing course, she suggested an independent study. Olivia Mone, Melrose High School senior on competency-based learning. “It

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How State Reform in New Hampshire Led to Teacher Autonomy

Edsurge

But at Memorial Elementary School , one of two elementary schools in New Hampshire’s Sanborn Regional School District , administrators and teachers are given the freedom to experiment with cutting-edge ideas not in spite of district and state guidelines, but because of them. They dubbed the behaviors “Work-Study Practices” (WSP).

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5 More principles of effective instruction adapted for online teaching

Neo LMS

The guidelines, which are backed up by research in cognitive science, the work of master teachers, and learning strategies, work best in a teacher-led setting. If your students are already familiar with effective study strategies, this step is much more manageable.

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A school where you can’t fail — it just takes you longer to learn

The Hechinger Report

They get frequent updates on which skills they’ve learned and which ones they need to acquire. Mastery-based learning, also known as proficiency-based or competency-based learning, is taking hold across the country. Mastery-based learning, of course, has its critics. 442, teachers said.

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