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AUGUST 1, 2015

In order to create a high performing, learning-focused 1to1 initiative, this is where to move the needle: Leadership skilled at building a high level of buy-in with educators, students and parents/community. Notes & Resources: Leadership for change that builds a high level of buy-in with educators, students and parents/community.

Learning 150

Learning Common Core Program Evaluation Professional Learning 150

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

It’s that most conversations about a school’s expenses don’t sync up to what’s happening in the classroom—the instruction, materials, and tools that shape the educational experience for teachers and students. This will demand a careful communication strategy. That’s soon to change.

Data 112

Data Program Evaluation Report Instructional Materials 112

EdNews Daily

DECEMBER 20, 2019

The district is in the middle of a digital equity revolution, being led by a particularly sharp Director of Education Technology and Library Programs, Dewayne McClary. When McClary joined the district as the manager of educational technology in 2014, progress was less than stellar. And in fact, just three years earlier D.C.

Future Ready 130

Future Ready Digital Divide Digital Learning Broadband 130

Digital Promise

DECEMBER 13, 2018

In September 2018, Digital Promise conducted interviews with 10 individuals working for or with the state to illuminate best practices and strategies devised to achieve this goal. Rhode Island’s DataHUB houses identifiable data from K-12, higher education, and workforce development, along with other state agencies.

Data 120

Data Industry Program Evaluation Training 120

Edsurge

JUNE 12, 2018

Many school-based social-emotional learning (SEL) programs are widely used, for example. And a growing number of states are integrating social-emotional expectations into their educational standards. When these programs are well-implemented, they have academic, social, and emotional benefits. Directive materials are useful.

Assessment 86

Assessment Program Evaluation Data Report 86

Edsurge

APRIL 29, 2019

Instead, she spent two years at a junior college in general education before declaring a major in accounting—mainly because she had done well in her high school accounting classes. So, she marched herself across campus to the Education department and decided to teach business instead. But her heart wasn’t in it. “I

Future Ready 118

Future Ready Software Program Evaluation Secondary 118

edWeb.net

JULY 7, 2021

In the Aldine Independent School District just outside of Houston, Texas, the need for change resulted in a dual focus on improving the district’s leadership bench and revamping literacy instruction, in order to provide an equitable education for all students. Transforming Leadership. Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast. Dr. LaTonya M.

Elementary 98

Elementary Professional Learning Program Evaluation Instructional Materials 98

Edsurge

APRIL 29, 2019

Instead, she spent two years at a junior college in general education before declaring a major in accounting—mainly because she had done well in her high school accounting classes. So, she marched herself across campus to the Education department and decided to teach business instead. But her heart wasn’t in it. “I

Future Ready 83

Future Ready Tools Software Program Evaluation 83

edWeb.net

MARCH 1, 2020

Administrators selecting educational technology programs for their schools or districts face big decisions due to the time and money at stake, so having accurate and relevant information about the programs’ impact on student performance elsewhere should be a critical part of the decision-making process. Join the Community.

Data 52

Data EdTech Comparison Program Evaluation 52

edWeb.net

MARCH 16, 2020

Addressing this high level of absenteeism is possible using research-centered strategies, advised a panel of research, attendance, and behavioral science specialists in the recent edLeader Panel, “ Taking an Evidence-Based Approach to Reducing Absenteeism ,” sponsored by EveryDay Labs. Implementation Strategies. Join the Community.

Policies 52

Policies Dropout Outcomes Comparison 52

The Hechinger Report

MAY 20, 2020

School closures in all 50 states have sent educators and parents alike scrambling to find online learning resources to keep kids busy and productive at home. In 2002, federal education law began requiring schools to spend federal dollars on research-based products only. Video: Sarah Butrymowicz. But they are all misleading.

Company 145

Company Pearson E-rate Software 145

edWeb.net

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

As with any school- or district-wide initiative, implementing a leadership program requires careful planning and communication. Yes, the first step is to gather all stakeholders: parents, educators, students, etc. You need to understand the positives and the drawbacks of current leadership education. Gather at your table.

Program Evaluation 40

Program Evaluation Groups Elementary Professional Learning 40

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 3, 2015

That’s why AT&T is supporting Citizen Schools’ expansion of its national 8th Grade Academy (8GA) program this fall with a $250,000 contribution through AT&T Aspire, the company’s signature education initiative. Ninety percent of the students Citizen Schools serves are from low-income families.

Program Evaluation 40

Program Evaluation Analysis Outcomes Strategy 40

edWeb.net

JUNE 30, 2018

Building a culture of shared understanding and cross-departmental responsibility for how digital integration is approached is crucial to the success of any digital strategy. Zach was recently appointed to the advisory board for Future Ready Principals with the Alliance for Excellent Education. Christina Luke, Ph.D. Join the Community.

Future Ready 40

Future Ready Secondary EdTech Survey 40

Iterating Toward Openness

AUGUST 31, 2022

As I eventually wrote in Open educational resources: Undertheorized research and untapped potential : Many of the articles reviewed in Hilton (2016), including some articles on which I was an author, are woefully undertheorized. Back in 2020 I was invited to write a very brief piece about how OER research might inform pandemic practice.

OER 147

OER Outcomes Comparison Study 147

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

I thought I would provide some points of reflection that may help your district if there is an interest in using eLearning to keep the education process going, even when the physical doors of the school are closed. Gather input from all district stakeholders including educators, parents, and students beforehand.

STEM 60

STEM Blended Learning Twitter Digital Citizenship 60

MIND Research Institute

JUNE 20, 2023

If you’re merely looking to check a box saying “It has evidence” before you commit to a program, you’re asking for something that can be generated by any program. Savvy practitioners in the field of education should be dissatisfied with this simplistic “checkbox” approach to evaluating program effectiveness.

Comparison 52

Comparison EdTech E-rate Outcomes 52

Edsurge

MAY 21, 2019

Everyone, whether an educator, an entrepreneur or a parent, should want edtech products that are effective—ones that genuinely help students learn. The resulting snarl has frustrated everyone: educators and parents don’t know how to evaluate edtech products; entrepreneurs don’t know what metrics authentically gauge their value.

EdTech 139

EdTech Company Outcomes Study 139