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Implementing the “Best” in Imperfect Conditions: Tips for Making Changes to Instructional Practices at Scale

Education Elements

Recently I attended an event called, “Synergy in the Sciences to Support Literacy Instruction” hosted by Lexia Learning. It was a small round table discussion, including higher education leaders, researchers, politicians, policymakers, and district administrators.

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Communicating Through Change: How a CA District Is Supporting Families in the Year Ahead

Edsurge

A National Shift in the Relationship Between Schools, Parents and Guardians A spring survey of more than 3,600 U.S. However, less than half of parents in the survey said they received key resources—including expectations for schoolwork—from their districts.

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Million-Dollar Advice: The High Cost and Limited Return on Personalized Learning Consulting

Edsurge

Follow education technology-reform projects, and you’ll find mixed academic outcomes and expensive consultants. Turning to Consultants to Parse-Out Personalized Learning The concept of using technology to personalize the learning experience has been gaining appeal among educators seeking solutions in struggling schools. Probably not.

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Implementing education technology by pursuing technology education: Professional Development ideas for educators

Neo LMS

In a survey of 1,000 long-time high school teachers, 73% say their classrooms use laptops and tablets daily. As members, educators can take part in events, forums, seminars, training and more. Attend an annual event. Uncover solutions for educators and students with a Google for Education event.

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Hack Education Weekly News

Hack Education

Its website touts the “Highlights from Apple’s keynote event.” I swear if I see anyone arguing this will be great for education… “Just What the Heck Was That XQ Super School Live Special ? .” ” Education Elements has also released a report on personalized learning.

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Hack Education Weekly News

Hack Education

” Via Buzzfeed : “The Education Department Quietly Invited Anti-LGBT Groups To A Father’s Day Event.” Via The Hechinger Report : “How diplomas based on skill acquisition, not credits earned, could change education.”