Education Elements

APRIL 25, 2022

Although we at Education Elements believe that teachers should be celebrated on any day that ends in a “y”, we also are excited to join in the Nationwide celebrations next week. Next week is Teacher Appreciation Week.

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APRIL 9, 2024

At Education Elements, Personalized Learning reflects many of our core beliefs about how people and organizations grow. This is why we continuously improve our services in this area to support schools and districts in their efforts to personalize learning for students. Every individual can thrive if their unique needs are met.

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DECEMBER 6, 2022

At Education Elements, we define personalized learning as an instructional approach that empowers students to build ownership of their learning.

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APRIL 11, 2022

PPS’ district-wide focus spotlighted the middle school experience, where data revealed – regardless of metric – that students are not being adequately prepared for high school and beyond.

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APRIL 23, 2024

At Education Elements, we partnered with Seguin ISD on this work, collaborating on three key steps which led to an increase in student-driven outcome data. This model was the best fit with existing campus and district initiatives, including the implementation of high-quality instructional materials (HQIM) in Math and ELAR classes.

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MARCH 23, 2021

With the COVID shutdown and cessation of prison visits, Brittany and her team have responded by pivoting to a monthly virtual curriculum where the girls are able to connect with one another, process their experience around maternal incarceration, and gain the tools necessary to lead successful and empowered lives.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

At Education Elements we believe in the importance of building and creating a profile collaboratively; that the process of creation is, in fact, just as important as the end product. A graduate profile may also be referred to as Portrait of a Graduate, Profile of a Graduate, Journey of a Graduate, or Journey of a Learner.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 16, 2022

Like many things in education, elements of ITIP still have value depending on how they are used. It was a one-size-fits-all approach centered on the teacher making all the decisions from an instructional standpoint at the expense of developing competent learners who can think.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2020

As we count down to this year's Education Elements Summit, we asked presenters from last year's Summit to share more of their innovative thinking with us.

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JUNE 6, 2023

We can all learn important lessons about how to implement successful shifts by learning about the story of the HSA campus redesign team, including teachers, school principal, assistant principal, working alongside our Education Elements team.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2021

This past September, Education Elements conducted a Leadership Pulse Check Survey of school leaders throughout the country. The results indicated a collective and hopeful outlook, despite the fact that we are living in such challenging and unprecedented times, where our needs and constraints shift on a regular basis.

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OCTOBER 11, 2021

In 2014 Education Elements first introduced the Core Four, later publishing the “Core Four of Personalized Learning: The Elements You Need to Succeed” in 2016. Since its publication, this white paper has been downloaded over 3,000 times by educators across the world.

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MAY 14, 2024

As a result, the Red Jacket team engaged our Education Elements (EE) team to work with the whole middle and high school teams. In closing feedback, one teacher wrote, “I found the time we had to bounce ideas off each other to be beneficial. Learning about what my colleagues are doing in the classrooms was eye opening.

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MAY 23, 2022

The district team partnered with Education Elements, and during a time of increased uncertainty, chose to set a clear direction. It's been a year since the school district surrounding Columbus, Indiana started their strategic planning process.

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MARCH 16, 2021

From our conversation came three essential practices which together create a framework for lasting change – whether working to improve the physical and mental wellness of a single educator, or to create a thriving culture in your school system. What follows is a synopsis of our reflections on leading change through purposeful habits.

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JUNE 8, 2021

As the economy begins to rebound and educators work toward creating a new post-pandemic normal, these disparities in learning are likely to become amplified, resulting in a K-shaped recovery with a widening gap between those who are succeeding and those who are struggling, according to a new report “ K-Shaped Education Recovery ” by ISTE and Education (..)

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

In 2014, Education Elements promoted the notion of "Integrated Digital Content" as a core component of blended learning. In 2017 we changed this term to “Flexible Content and Tools,” recognizing that both online and offline content have an important role to play when personalizing learning.

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OCTOBER 31, 2023

During the edLeader Panel “The Art of Implementing Well,” Anthony Kim, Chief Learning Officer at Education Elements, a Scholarus Learning Company, talked with superintendents, Dr. Rick Robins and Amy Creeden, about how they used the Art of Implementing Well to fuel success in their districts and successfully implement strategic plans.

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JANUARY 2, 2024

Education Elements supports the implementation of High-Quality Instructional Materials (HQIMs), and our previously published guide provides a comprehensive view of HQIMs. A thoughtfully crafted and rigorous curriculum can transform lives, and our lessons can make waves decades into the future.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2020

At Education Elements, we know that a leader is critical in navigating a school system through change. This has become abundantly clear as we’ve navigated the COVID-19 pandemic - schools and leaders have undergone and continue to experience a period of immense uncertainty and change.

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DECEMBER 29, 2021

In 2021 we navigated a lot of change and ambiguity. Life felt at times, hectic and unpredictable, but there was also a slowing down. There were shortages; so we waited longer for everything from household supplies to PCR tests. We saw inflation creep up, and so we waited to buy things; and, we changed our purchasing habits.

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DECEMBER 22, 2022

I don’t know about you, but I definitely feel a shift in how we live in this world. Day-to-day life feels a bit slower. Receiving Amazon deliveries the next day seems the norm, and whether or not your favorite restaurant will be closed due to staffing or delivery limitations is increasingly common.

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Neo LMS

JUNE 16, 2020

Uncover solutions for educators and students with a Google for Education event. You can also attend the Education Elements Summit , which brings together a diverse community of school leaders, researchers, designers, and more.

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JANUARY 7, 2025

Over the past two years, 40 states and the District of Columbia have adopted guidelines or legislation mandating the use of Science of Reading (SoR) methodology in school districts.

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Education Elements

APRIL 30, 2024

Teachers have a tremendous impact on the learning and lives of their students and communities, and planning a unique and powerful teacher appreciation week is one way to celebrate their incredible contributions.

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JULY 11, 2023

I have always aspired to open a new school that cultivates a school atmosphere centered on learning and student achievement. One that recruits and retains the best teachers and staff, meaningfully engages with students, families, and the community, and utilizes research-based and culturally responsive curriculum.

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JUNE 15, 2021

I was recently struck by a piece by Elena Aguilar , the “coach’s coach,” about acting in one’s sphere of influence to create change. She writes that when looking at making change in the world, the best place to start is within one’s sphere of influence.

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DECEMBER 22, 2020

I became a mom this year. My daughter Emily Ruth was born on April 1, 2020. My husband and I knew immediately that she was going to be a mix of wicked and wise, given the birthday she chose: April Fools Day - so perfect for 2020.

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JULY 26, 2021

If you’re an educator, September makes you think of new backpacks, colorful pens, clean lunch boxes. There’s a line from You’ve Got Mail (yes, I’ve seen it hundreds of times) where Tom Hanks says, “Don’t you just love New York in the Fall? It makes me want to buy school supplies.

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JUNE 20, 2023

One of my family’s favorite pastimes is playing the board game The Settlers of Catan. The winner is the first player to earn ten victory points. There are a variety of ways to earn victory points, which means that winning the game is a matter of both luck and strategy.

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MAY 1, 2023

Teachers have a tremendous impact on the learning and lives of their students and communities, and planning a unique and powerful teacher appreciation week is one way to celebrate their incredible contributions.

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Digital Promise

AUGUST 11, 2017

Digital Promise and Education Elements collaborated to catalog key CBE choices with over 20 school districts this school year in an online playbook. Some start with pilots to show proof points, and others begin with community engagement to generate support. Is there a right way to approach CBE?

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Education Elements

MARCH 28, 2023

The bright morning sun floods in through the yawning glass windows and casts long shadows in the front of the classroom. My colleague and I and about ten-odd teachers sit huddled at the desks near the back; some of them are poring over resources on their screens, others using markers, pens, and paper cutouts on small chart paper.

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Education Elements

APRIL 16, 2024

So much of a challenge that according to the National Assessment of Educational Progress, more than 60 percent of American fourth graders are not proficient readers. Nation-wide, building literacy in our children is a persistent challenge.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2023

As we start the calendar year, many of us have the desire to set ambitious goals to change how we work to make it more fulfilling and sustainable.

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JUNE 12, 2023

Cultivating academic agency among students is not a quick process, but by implementing a few small practices consistently over time, educators can foster a culture of student-led learning. Here are some simple yet effective ways to build your students' investment in their own education, one step at a time.

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JULY 25, 2023

I support school teams nationwide through the process of unpacking survey and focus group data from their communities. One consistent trend across school districts is that most adults overestimate their ability to understand and empathize with their students’ experiences at school.

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