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Crunch the Numbers—EdTech Data You Can Use Right Now

eSchool News

K-12 assessment and research organization NWEA recently released results of a yearlong study examining the effectiveness of a reading fluency intervention targeting struggling middle school readers from historically marginalized populations or those living in poverty. school district in 2022-23. school district in 2022-23.

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5 things you need to know about the science of reading

eSchool News

In short, according to the National Center on Improving Literacy , the science of reading is “research, over time, from multiple fields of study using methods that confirm and disconfirm theories on how children best learn to read.” Here are 4 simple steps to help educators begin implementing the science of reading.

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Teaching and leading for higher student engagement … even during a pandemic (aka How I spent my summer)

Dangerously Irrelevant

I did all of this twice, the first week with elementary educators and the second week with secondary teachers (so 8 days total). They asked me to do a short keynote highlighting some possibilities for hands-on, active student learning. During the second week we alternated between synchronous and asynchronous learning together.

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Improving Student Outcomes Through Work-Based Learning Opportunities

edWeb.net

Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast Work-based learning is providing a way for school and district leaders to increase the relevance and value of secondary education, while also offering opportunities for the practice and application of new skills in supportive environments.

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Why These Educators Meet Regularly to Align Instruction with Mind, Brain, and Education Research

Edsurge

As an English as an additional language (EAL) support teacher at NIST International School in Bangkok, Thailand, I co-teach in four early elementary classrooms, supporting multilingual students who are developing their academic proficiency in English. I knew it was possible and that my school was ready. So, I put out my feelers.

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The Future is Now: Preparing Our Youngest Scholars for a Digital World

The CoolCatTeacher

Importance of Professional Learning Network (PLN) 00:02:11:22 – 00:02:34:20 Debbie Tannenbaum discusses the importance of a PLN and how it has enriched her career. A lot of what I see is for secondary school. So tell us a little bit about your journey. There's so much change going on in technology right now and education.

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The Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS) Announces New Regional Directors

eSchool News

Rivera also serves as the Past President of the Board of Directors for the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO), a nonpartisan organization of public officials who head state departments of elementary and secondary education. Dr. Frank Rodriguez, Director, Region 7 Southeast.