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Newark Public Schools Expands Use of Lexia Core5 and PowerUp to All of its Elementary Schools

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We were using Core5 in just six of our elementary schools prior to the pandemic,” said Dr. Mary Ann Reilly, assistant superintendent for Teaching and Learning. When COVID-19 hit and our schools transitioned to remote learning, we were able to quickly expand Core5 to all our elementary schools.

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Transforming a School District’s Leadership and Literacy Instruction to Increase Equity

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These findings led to “deep work” on transforming literacy practices, including monthly collective learning sessions led by Dr. Davis in which educators had opportunities to study and talk in a safe environment. Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast. About the Presenters. Dr. LaTonya M. Balderas has been an educator for 30 years.

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Broward County Public Schools Selects Science A-Z As District-wide Supplement to K–5 Science Curriculum

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Florida’s second largest district partners with Learning A-Z to provide its elementary schools with professional learning and an award-winning curriculum resource that blends science and literacy TUCSON—Aug.

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State and District Leadership Discuss Digital Learning Opportunities

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In a recent edWebinar , presenters from Idaho and Pennsylvania discussed how state and district leadership support digital learning opportunities and implement digital materials. According to the Brookings Institution there is strong evidence that the choice of instructional materials has large effects on student learning.

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Shaping K-12 Learning Experiences with Online Mapping Activities

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Elementary students can participate with activities that track and map noise levels across schools, or predict and study migration patterns of animals. Middle and high school students can engage using exercises to explore Darwin’s observations on the Galapagos islands, or learn more about the battles fought during the Civil War.

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64 predictions about edtech trends in 2024

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Elizabeth Bassford, Vice President of Content & Implementation, Curriculum Associates As the multidisciplinary nature of astronomy is recognized, schools should look to expand curriculums with more astronomy-focused courses in 2024. The growing space industry requires a diverse workforce beyond the conventional role of engineering.

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65 predictions about edtech trends in 2024

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Elizabeth Bassford, Vice President of Content & Implementation, Curriculum Associates As the multidisciplinary nature of astronomy is recognized, schools should look to expand curriculums with more astronomy-focused courses in 2024. The growing space industry requires a diverse workforce beyond the conventional role of engineering.

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