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4 Tips for Reigniting Creativity in the Classroom

Digital Promise

During a recent webinar, HP Teaching Fellows Brent Christensen , Vickie Morgado , Teena Hine , and Amanda Brace shared tips for igniting creativity in their teaching and learning practice. To combat this, Morgado offers grades on process instead of the outcome. Watch the webinar: Ignite Creativity: Bring Lessons to Life!

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New Teacher-Focused Program Launched to Drive Literacy Results for Alaska Students

eSchool News

The program will utilize federal funds under the Every Student Succeeds Act, Title II and feature CORE’s Online Elementary Reading Academy (OERA), as well as individualized coaching sessions for each participating teacher. Portland, Ore., Oakland, Calif., Instructors will provide support to participants through feedback and dialogue.

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Embracing diversity in the classroom: Strategies for inclusive education

Hapara

A recent UNESCO report showed that across the nation, elementary and secondary students with disabilities experience higher rates of violence by teachers and are up to 1.5 These dialogues can provide a framework for understanding how existing systems and policies can cause inequitable outcomes.

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Science of Reading Training for Teachers: A Guide for School Administrators

Waterford

If you are unable to connect with a local expert, supplemental material by science of reading experts—like books, conference recordings, or on-demand webinars—can help you structure your event. While the research itself is important to understand, include a focus on turning that research into real instruction.

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How to Use the Dual Capacity-Building Framework to Strengthen Family Empowerment

Waterford

Dual Capacity-Building Framework Outcomes: Strengthen Family Empowerment and Student Achievement. In particular, the Dual Capacity organization recognizes the following positive outcomes of this strategy:[13]. Family-teacher connections lead to better outcomes for families, educators, and students. Capacity Outcomes.

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Savvas Announces New Math and Reading Solutions that Engage and Inspire Students While Giving Educators the Resources to Help All Learners Achieve

eSchool News

The company’s award-winning blended programs — delivered digitally on its innovative Savvas Realize platform and visually through engaging print resources — feature real-world learning experiences designed to increase student engagement along with high-quality instructional materials to accelerate academic outcomes.

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Webinar covers social and emotional learning strategies

eSchool News

On June 24, 2015, educators and administrators can learn how SEL assessment and instruction helps improve student outcomes and alleviate behavior issues during the free webinar, “Learn from Peers and Experts Why Social & Emotional Learning Curriculum and Assessment Go Hand-in-Hand.”. LeBuffe, M.A., The system is based on the DESSA.