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National Dropout Prevention Center Offers Resources

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School closures are traumatizing students, families, and educators, presenting a new dropout risk factor and requiring schools to develop immediate virtual solutions. The National Dropout Prevention Center (NDPC) has produced topical videos and virtual professional development to support schools and educators during current uncertain times.

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Implementing Innovation Strategies to Make School Districts More Equitable

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The strategies needed to transform school districts, along with the ongoing implementation of these strategies in one Connecticut district, were discussed during a recent edWebinar , hosted by AASA, The School Superintendents Association and AASA’s Leadership Network. Innovation and Implementation for Equity. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST.

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What’s Lost When a Teacher Leaves a School

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We spent time discussing the progress of each of her children, sharing strategies and making connections with organizations in the community. Strong family and community engagement can enhance learning outcomes and help to create a sense of belonging. A number of the teachers at my school came together to support her family.

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How edtech is transforming bilingual education in the U.S.

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Bilingual education’s impact With 1 in every 10 students experiencing a lack of English proficiency, millions are at risk for struggles with reading and writing comprehension, reduced academic achievement, and less rigorous tracks of study, which lead to increased dropout rates, and lowered educational attainment and human capital.

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Supporting Educational Recovery with Community and Family Engagement

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Local police, firemen, athletes, and family members read books aloud and discuss their meaning and impact, which has helped “reading become cool,” according to Christian Adair, Student/Family Transitional Support and Dropout Prevention Specialist. In addition, the students receive similar books to read on their own. Join the Community.

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Redesigning, Reimagining, and Rethinking American Education

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This edWeb broadcast was hosted by AASA, The School Superintendents Association and AASA’s Leadership Network, providing premier professional learning for educational leaders. She assists education organizations with content strategy and teaches writing at the college level. Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast.

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Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair Refugee Education Fund Partners with Discovery Education

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Discovery Education will also provide Professional Learning to 100 teachers to address the challenges of remote instruction, enabling them to access a diverse set of new digital tools to help them deliver online lessons to students effectively.