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Documenting Maine’s failure to implement proficiency-based education

The Hechinger Report

Their 118-page report, “ ‘In theory it’s a good idea’: Understanding implementation of proficiency-based education in Maine, ” published in October 2018, serves as an unintended post-mortem of how educational reforms can go wrong. Nellie Mae is also among the funders of the Hechinger Report.). ” she asked.

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Teachers: Don’t Feel Guilty About What You Can’t Do. The System Needs to Change.

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Undeterred, they documented their cause on social media and found solidarity with others fighting for the district to reinvest in its schools rather than divest them to private interests. Students collaborated, constructed their designs, collected data, wrote reports and gave presentations. I had other “what if’s” too.

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Don’t get rid of gifted and talented programs in the name of integration. Integrate them.

The Hechinger Report

According to school district documents , the separate track of courses, which was limited to “extremely gifted” (read white) students, appealed to white families. FM reporting. Here’s another novel idea: Have teachers differentiate instruction to meet the needs of every child. Department of Education.

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Explicit Instruction Best Practices for Teaching Math to Unique Learners

N2Y

The Panel published its findings in a formal report in 2008. The report also offers recommendations for teachers, schools, districts, and policymakers. The report also offers recommendations for teachers, schools, districts, and policymakers. Modeling is not reserved for the large-group setting.

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Part 4: 20 Tech Resources and Tools for Differentiated Learning … Writing Engagement

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

Part 4: Tech Resources and Tools for Differentiated Learning … Writing Engagement. I do really hope you enjoyed the past three posts involving differentiated instructional tools for reading and writing using technology. A Comic Master may include writing their own creative story, or explaining class content instead of a report.

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What lessons does special education hold for personalized learning?

The Hechinger Report

Credit: Sarah Gonser for The Hechinger Report. Credit: Sarah Gonser for The Hechinger Report. Credit: Sarah Gonser for The Hechinger Report. It’s always evolving; it’s a very living document.”. Credit: Sarah Gonser for The Hechinger Report. A student at Belmont-Cragin Elementary School.

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200 Ways to Use Word Clouds in the Classroom

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

I plan on providing sessions that integrate PBL with STEM, Makers, Differentiated Instruction, Inquiry, Deeper Learning, and Technology Integration. You should also check your district AUP (Acceptable Use Policy). Have students create word clouds of a lab report and compare results. Hope to see you there!