A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Hence, we have seen an increased emphasis on workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. The key is helping them see the inherent value of anything that is asked of them, especially large-scale change initiatives. A culture of acceptance and respect can reap the rewards for all stakeholders.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 22, 2023

Herein lies the reason that most change initiatives fail. While research and data certainly play a pivotal role in showcasing the value of change efforts, the real key is to make everyone part of the solution. Collective efficacy is hard to achieve without an initial sense of value in doing things differently.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 10, 2024

There is no one who knows what students need more than us.” — Angelica Martinez, 2023 Graduate, Sunnyside Unified School District (AZ) Historically, research institutions, education entrepreneurs and technology developers have led the research and development (R&D) of education programs and tools.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 1, 2022

Having a foundation and a compelling reason to change is where research plays a pivotal role. Without efficacy-based professional learning that connects to research and practical strategies, evidence of improved outcomes will be hard to come by. We can look to the past in order to inform current practice.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 25, 2021

There are many pathways to initiate and sustain change, but efficacy must be the goal no matter the chosen path. That is a dictatorship that often results in frayed relationships, animosity, and the cultivation of those who constantly try to undermine any new initiative. Change for the sake of change is rarely successful.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 13, 2018

Researchers started by first asking 37 students from seven community colleges what challenges they face, which will inform the next phase of the project: devising ways to test whether libraries can assist with barriers around, say, finances, childcare, transportation and other challenges.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

JANUARY 3, 2021

Below are four initiatives that have caught my attention over the past few months… Women Who Lead. The first initiative is Women Who Lead , which is led by the always awesome Kim Cofino and her team at Eduro Learning. If you know of other initiatives that bring together awesome woman leaders in education, let me know!

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 30, 2022

As a leader, have you ever been so excited about a new initiative or innovative idea only to learn that some of your staff weren’t as equally thrilled? However, this was an invaluable learning experience for me, which helped when I tried to lead other change initiatives. Early in my career, this was more the norm than the exception.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Overcoming the Noise Barrier One of the initial challenges we faced was the interference of background conversations. For instance, in our travel project, ChatGPT's resources on global travel information greatly surpassed my knowledge, adding substantial value to the student’s research and planning. Travel Information.

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 8, 2024

Separate groups of researchers studied what happened in two places – Hawaii and Dallas, Texas, – when teachers were offered significant pay hikes, ranging from $6,000 to $18,000 a year, to take hard-to-fill jobs. Source: Edwards et al (2024), “A Framework for Understanding and Predicting Vacancies.”

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Digital Promise

MARCH 28, 2022

The institutions include Kentucky Valley Education Cooperative , Savannah Technical College/Technical College System of Georgia , Tennessee State University’s Center of Excellence for Learning Sciences , and the University of Maine System’s Statewide All Learning Counts Initiative.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 28, 2022

There is no shortage of ways to reflect on how we lead in an effort to initiate and sustain change. Establishing and maintaining relationships is paramount, which Is why I detailed research-based ways to improve morale in a previous post and in Digital Leadership. Culture is everything. Trust erodes when others are blamed publicly.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 3, 2021

This approach has proved particularly vital to Frankie Jackson, director of strategic initiatives for the Texas K–12 CTO Council, and Stephan Waba, educational technology specialist at the Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Research in Austria. The pair brought these insights to CoSN2021 on Wednesday…

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 16, 2023

After the initial excitment that somthing changed, it fell into a routine with not much better results than any other teaching method. I’ve used flipped classrooms in my Middle School classes. But not worse, either. I tossed it into the category of something to try when whatever I was using didn’t work.

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Edsurge

MARCH 25, 2024

They provide various support services to local education agencies (LEAs), such as schools and school districts, helping them implement educational initiatives, navigate regulations and improve educational outcomes. One of the key takeaways from our findings is the widespread involvement of multiple individuals in handling the data.

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Go to coolcatteacher.com/modern right now to sign up for the Modern Classrooms essential course for free where you will learn about the strategies, research, and resources that can drive student-centered, self-directed learning in your classroom. Teachers lack time, face too many initiatives, and it's hard to measure the effectiveness of PD.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The question we were trying to answer is, what do we know from a science, from a research -based perspective, about how schools can effectively support student development in ways that result in better academic achievement, better behavior at school, and better well -being amongst kids, as well as more success in the future?

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Edsurge

APRIL 12, 2024

Entrepreneurs and developers try to make the best possible drug to treat students, while administrators and researchers (myself included) stand guard, testing and validating the treatments. This doesn’t mean this kind of research should stop. Within this technocentrist frame, education is sick and edtech is like medicine.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 31, 2024

Engaging in research and design work with communities of researchers, practitioners and edtech product developers has led us to define several principles we believe will assist in building learning technology that is attuned to the needs of diverse students and educators, based on modern learning principles and designed for broad adoption and scale.

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

After analyzing the learning rates of 7,000 children and adults using instructional software or playing educational games, the researchers could find no evidence that some students were progressing faster than others. Koedinger and his colleagues measured each student’s baseline achievement and their incremental gains from that initial mark.

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eSchool News

JULY 1, 2015

an early-stage technology company, has announced a large-scale initiative to research the use of its Troove digital portfolio software, with participation available for up to 500 schools in the United States and Canada. Focus on understanding user experience through year-long program. Nureva Inc.,

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Edsurge

JANUARY 5, 2024

At Columbia University’s Science of Learning Research Initiative (SOLER), our work is dedicated to examining the academic experience of our students and instructors through a scientific lens. To inform these conversations, observational research — without intervention — is the necessary foundation.

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eSchool News

APRIL 16, 2024

In the Houston Independent School District, the first students to graduate under the new endorsement system in 2018 did not receive formal guidance about their endorsement tracks after their initial choice in ninth grade. The research briefs are online at [link]. This press release originally appeared online.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Initially, she resisted this change, feeling it was unnecessary and distracting. “I Mrs. Stamey is not alone in her initial reluctance to use technology in her classroom. Research has shown that investment in professional development yields mixed results.

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Digital Promise

MARCH 29, 2022

While most programs are still in pilot stages, preliminary research shows that micro-credentials can—and in some cases, do—lead to job promotions, higher wages, and increased self-confidence for rural learners. strengthening regionally specific industry-educator partnerships. Read the complete TCSG case study here.

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 25, 2024

Brent Maddin oversees the Next Education Workforce Initiative at ASU’s teachers college, which partners with school districts trying to move away from the “one teacher, one classroom” model of education. “Unambiguously, we have started to put a dent in that,” Maddin said.

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Digital Promise

JUNE 24, 2021

When edtech tools incorporate research about learning from the start, learners are the center of product design. Below are some resources to help you find products that center learners in the design: The Research-Based Design Product Certification is awarded to edtech tools grounded in learning sciences research.

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Edsurge

MAY 24, 2023

For example: The Santa Cruz County Office for Education spells out a number of “equity initiatives ” used by schools in that part of California, including professional development for educators, improved strategies for grading student work and a support group for ethnically diverse educators.

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eSchool News

APRIL 6, 2023

– NWEA – a not-for-profit, research and educational services organization serving K-12 students – announced today its new initiative focused on collaborative and immersive education opportunities on Roblox – a global platform bringing millions of people together through shared experiences. PORTLAND, Ore.–

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

These efforts can be important and life-changing , yet research finds that increased learning time alone will not be enough to recover from the pandemic’s devastating effects on learning. Nevertheless, the research shows educators and parents should continue to advocate for SEL, and disregard the political noise that accompanies it.

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techlearning

JANUARY 1, 2019

A new meta-analysis of 15 years of research studies reveals that giving every student a laptop increased student achievement and gave a boost to students’ 21st-century skills.

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 28, 2024

Finally, in 2021, they launched the Immigrant Liaison pilot program in a collaborative project with CUNY’s Initiative on Immigration and Education. I did some research to try to find out if I would be eligible for academic scholarships. I made several inquiries to tri-state college admissions counselors. I only wish more could join me.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 3, 2024

This article explores the impactful initiatives undertaken by 4-H , an organization supported by Endless Network. The four Hs in 4-H — Head, Heart, Hands and Health — embody values cultivated through experiential learning initiatives. This is especially vital for the flourishing of rural areas as the ability to work remotely expands.

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

JANUARY 23, 2024

The pilot program empowers educators, researchers, students, and professionals to explore, understand, and implement customized AI practices in their classroom while collaborating with peers.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Examining the Global Impact of Generative AI in Education and Beyond In April 2023, Goodnotes initiated an exploration into the global utilization of generative AI within educational institutions, businesses and non-profit organizations. Today, Goodnotes is pioneering generative AI for digital handwriting in the productivity space.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 18, 2024

I researched articles and tried different strategies. Our team conducted research and focused on the work of Karen Mapp, PhD, and the Dual Capacity-Building Framework for Family–School Partnerships for this work. The six process conditions call for family engagement initiatives to focus on these six areas.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 1, 2021

After nearly a decade of organizing, advocacy, planning and hand-wringing, we passed a Preschool for All initiative. And not just any initiative—one that was carefully and thoughtfully designed to put families with the least support at the front of the line and put early childhood educators on par with their K-12 counterparts.

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