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eSports: The Growing Extra-Curricular Activity NOW!

The CoolCatTeacher

Advancement Courses is a leader in online professional development, with over 280 courses in 20 different subjects, including topics like online instruction, social-emotional learning, and diversity, equity and inclusion. Dr. Custer is a leader in character education and civic advocacy. Website: www.usd266.com/chsm

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VHS Learning Elects Dr. Yolanda D. Johnson to its Board of Directors

eSchool News

6, 2021 – VHS Learning, an accredited non-profit organization empowering schools with the industry’s best online learning programs, has appointed Dr. Yolanda D. We are honored to welcome her as a VHS Learning trustee.”. About VHS Learning. Boston – Dec. Johnson to its board of directors. Dr. Johnson holds a B.A.

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Improving reading skills and SEL through text-based discussions

eSchool News

As the importance and benefits of social-emotional learning (SEL) have become more widely recognized, many teachers have struggled to combine this type of learning with their required curriculum. And, the goals for students engaged in this type of learning include self-esteem, empathy, motivation, and commitment.

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How a dropout factory raised its graduation rate from 53 percent to 75 percent in three years

The Hechinger Report

In this ongoing series, The Hechinger Report is visiting high schools that have beaten the long odds to learn what’s behind their success in improving graduation rates and sending more students to college. Related: How one district solved its special education dropout problem. Research found that a $3.5 TULSA, Okla. —

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HE Challenges: Fast changing digital teaching methods

Neo LMS

Blended and online learning is increasingly in demand by students. Read more: Why blended learning will become an educational norm. There is evidence that universities have a slow-changing culture , when compared to for instance high- or secondary-schools. Are universities adapting quick enough to this demand?

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OPINION: Often overlooked vocational-tech schools provide great solutions to student debt, labor shortages

The Hechinger Report

This unique 50-50 split allows students to participate in day-long projects and learning experiences in their communities without having to worry about the next class period cutting their time short. Meanwhile, the overall dropout rate at regional voc-techs is 0.5 percent , even lower than the overall 1.5

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Ancora High School Partners with McGraw Hill to Launch New Online High School for Adults

eSchool News

The flexible, individualized and 100% online learning experience is open to learners aged 18 or older who have completed 9th grade. In 2020, according to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), the high school dropout rate was 5.3% McGraw Hill Connect® is a complete course platform.

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