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Data vs. COVID-19: How one district runs the numbers

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When Mark Finstrom, Chief Technology Officer for Highline Public Schools (WA), first integrated data analytic mapping software into his district’s digital toolbox a few years ago, it was to better visualize his district’s data to consider things like potential new school construction or bus routes for approximately 20,000 students.

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7 Ways Data-Fueled PLCs Are Transforming Education

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Common learning goals and objectives A set of common goals, along with a designated meeting time for focused effort, helps each participant get the most out of a PLC. By setting measurable objectives, educators can use meetings to work together, track progress, and achieve shared teaching goals. Credit: Roberto Escudero) 4.

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Dealing with data during COVID-19

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When Mark Finstrom, Chief Technology Officer for Highline Public Schools (WA), first integrated data analytic mapping software into his district’s digital toolbox a few years ago, it was to better visualize his district’s data to consider things like potential new school construction or bus routes for approximately 20,000 students.

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Understanding and Addressing the Surge of Chronic Absenteeism

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According to data from the U.S. Early data from the 2022-23 school year indicates minor improvement, with 27.85 These data reveal a substantial increase from the pre-pandemic rate of 16 percent in 2019. Also, before the pandemic, many districts looked at attendance data as a percentage of the whole. While the U.S.

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Meet the 5 Education Technology Startups From Y Combinator’s Summer 2017 Class

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Now in its 25th Demo Day, the Silicon Valley accelerator has created a machine for turning fledgling ideas into businesses that get investors salivating—and writing checks. YC Demo Day 1 has begun @ycombinator #ycdemoday pic.twitter.com/YOem8vP3oG. She says the company has entered into some data-sharing agreements with large U.S.

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SmartPass Launches New Product Innovations Expanding Beyond Hallway Management

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and students can sign up for educator offerings such as enrichment activities, academic support, club meetings, outdoor activities, making up a test, etc. To learn more about SmartPass and schedule a demo, visit www.smartpass.app/get-started. during the flex period.

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Optimize Training with eLearning Content Development

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Through surveys, interviews, data analysis, and observation, it’s crucial to pinpoint pain points across various departments or teams. Additionally, tracking learner progress through data analytics and reporting functionalities helps organizational leaders identify areas of improvement and provide relevant feedback.