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How Differentiated Instruction Can Help You Reach Every Student in Class

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In a survey from the International Journal of Education, 97% of teachers reported never or seldom using a flexible curriculum for their students.[2] If a student might work more efficiently in a quieter learning environment, for example, you could allow them to complete a project in the school library. To learn more , get in touch!

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How one city closed the digital divide for nearly all its students

The Hechinger Report

After schools went remote in 2020, Jessica Ramos spent hours that spring and summer sitting on a bench in front of her local Oakland Public Library branch in the vibrant and diverse Dimond District. Credit: Javeria Salman/ The Hechinger Report. “We Credit: Javeria Salman/ The Hechinger Report. OAKLAND, Calif.

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Low-income districts find ways to help students make music

The Hechinger Report

Photo: Ariane Kunze for The Hechinger Report. Typically, high schools have lower poverty levels than elementary schools because parents are older and able to earn more.). Photo: Ariane Kunze for The Hechinger Report. Photo: Ariane Kunze for The Hechinger Report. PORTLAND, Ore.

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Top School & District Innovator Awardees 2019

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As a result, performance has increased: standardized test scores, AP enrollment and achievement, graduation rates across all demographics, student attendance, and engagement, and post-secondary concurrent enrollment. Katy ISD/ Bear Creek Elementary, Katy, TX. South Pittsburg Elementary School, South Pittsburg, TN.

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How to raise rural enrollment in higher education? Go local

The Hechinger Report

In two other counties, three rural high schools reached that postsecondary enrollment for 76 percent (143 students), 82 percent (98 students) and 87 percent (159 students) of their 2019 graduates, the foundation reports. Credit: Laura Pappano for The Hechinger Report. Credit: Laura Pappano for The Hechinger Report.

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Act now: Important IAL funding news from the DOE!

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The notice in the Federal Register shared that 50 percent of all grant funds, more than $13 million , are reserved for use by school libraries serving high need LEAs. Here’s the text from the Federal Register : We are clarifying that, in accordance with the Senate report that accompanied the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 (S.

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Essential Guide to Digital Citizenship for CIPA and E-Rate

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The Schools and Libraries Program of the Universal Service Fund, more commonly known as E-rate, is a federal program through which schools and libraries can apply for funds to purchase hardware, internet access, and telecommunications to connect their students to learning opportunities. What if I get audited? What is E-rate?

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