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PowerSchool Completes Schoology Purchase in March Toward ‘Unified’ K-12 Data Ecosystem

Edsurge

The newest addition comes courtesy of Schoology, a K-12 learning management system provider that PowerSchool announced it was buying last month. Neither Gulati nor Schoology CEO Jeremy Friedman commented on the transaction amount. Today, the headcount has ballooned six-fold, thanks to a steady stream of acquisitions.

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3 Ways to Streamline Expectations While Making Things Easier for Educators

A Principal's Reflections

Educators are stressed, worn-out, and constantly wondering when the pandemic will end. The fact remains that there was no professional learning to prepare for the reality that everyone is facing nor a plan for something like COVID19. Through it all, though, educators have risen to the occasion like never before.

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The Great Learning Management System Debate: Featuring Canvas, Schoology and Google Classroom

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With personalized learning at the forefront of many school initiatives, the use of learning management systems has become a hot commodity among schools. Let’s examine three learning management systems aimed at personalizing learning and blended instruction. Why consider Schoology?

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Virtual Learning Done Right

A Principal's Reflections

Learning Management System (LMS) The consistent use of an LMS such as Google Classroom, Schoology, or Canvas works to create a more equitable virtual environment for all kids and families. There are many digital tools available to educators these days, which often creates an overwhelming feeling.

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Important Lessons Learned During the Pandemic and How They Can Drive Needed Change

A Principal's Reflections

As educators continue to grapple with these challenges, lessons have materialized that can pave the way for needed change. Education can ill afford to revert back to the way things were done in many districts and schools. A move to real personalized learning at scale is the most logical step.

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Edtech Tools for SPED, Math, and Reading

A Principal's Reflections

Recently the district asked me to be a part of their professional development day, which consisted of seven different learning strands specific to the needs and interests of their teachers. During a planning call prior, I was asked to work with special education, math, and reading teachers in particular.

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The Makings (and Misgivings) of a Statewide Effort to Personalize Learning in Massachusetts

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In Massachusetts, an emerging partnership between private funders and the state department of education aims to help teachers across the Commonwealth learn, share and spread best practices when it comes to leveraging new instructional models and technologies. Moodle, Schoology, Blackboard and Summit round out the top five.)