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How to Have Deeper Learning and Better Schools

The CoolCatTeacher

Professor Jal Mehta from the Harvard University School of Education has co-written an award-winning book “ In Search of Deeper Learning ” and reflects on how deeper learning can happen at the secondary level. Sponsor: Pear Deck. Just go to peardeck.com/pear-fair to reserve your seat. You can mix and match your tracks.

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Students Want More Workplace Skills From Colleges. Will Higher Ed Adjust?

Edsurge

This was a key theme I heard at last week’s SXSW EDU conference, where several panels addressed what today’s generation of students want, and how colleges can respond. It was also a top-of-mind issue for me coming into the conference. Plenty of folks had ideas for how colleges can respond.

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Why Grading Policies For Equity Matter More Than Ever

MindShift

Their solutions included switching to a pass/incomplete system at secondary schools and focusing on narrative feedback at elementary schools. For the fourth quarter, San Leandro’s secondary students will receive a “pass” or “incomplete” instead of a letter grade. aside postID=”mindshift_52813″ hero=”[link].

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Elevating Innovation – SULS0205

Shake Up Learning

Also, gain insights into the upcoming Elevating Innovation Virtual Conference taking place next month, promising exciting opportunities for professional development. The conference aims to inspire and invigorate educators by providing them with the tools and knowledge they need to innovate in their classrooms.

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How a Two-Generation Approach Can Build Success for Students and Families

Waterford

National Conference of State Legislatures. National Association of Secondary School Principals. Metropolitan Housing and Communities Policy Center. Head Start. Head Start Services.” Two-Generation Strategies Toolkit.” Parett, William, and Kathleen [link]. How Does Poverty Influence Learning?” Edutopia.org. January 2016.

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How Colleges Can Help Educate the 40-Million-Plus Newly Unemployed

Edsurge

Ajita previously served in the Obama Administration as Special Assistant to the President for Higher Education Policy at the White House Domestic Policy Council, where she led efforts to expand college opportunity, affordability, innovation and completion. Department of Education.

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2014 Global Education Conference - Day Four

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Thursday, November 20th, is day four of the fifth annual Global Education Conference. We had yet another great day of sessions and keynotes on Wednesday, and the recordings of any sessions that have taken place are accessible on the conference recordings page (which includes the ones listed below up until you get this note).