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#EDvice: Entry Points for Change

A Principal's Reflections

One of the biggest obstacles to overcome is zeroing in on compelling reasons to change that will lead to better outcomes. I shared the following on social media recently: Entry points for change are crucial. I refer to these as entry points, which can serve as a catalyst for any initiative or strategic plan.

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Virginia’s Portsmouth Public Schools Expands Partnership with Discovery Education to Bring Students in Grades 7-12 State-of-the-Art Digital Resources 

eSchool News

To meet the plan’s first goal of providing all students educational opportunities ensuring high academic growth, the district sought to add to its existing suite of digital resources capable of supporting instruction in the in-person or remote environment. Inspired by the global media company Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc.

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Lead in the Now

A Principal's Reflections

It requires all leaders, regardless of title, to seek out answers to crucial questions that can pave the way for innovative ideas aimed at improving outcomes for all learners while fostering better relationships with stakeholders. Research has shown the positive impact that innovative spaces can have on learning outcomes.

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How digital tools and AI can enhance social studies

eSchool News

From interactive simulations to online databases of primary sources, these tools offer educators a wide array of resources to enrich their curriculum and foster student learning. Social studies education serves as the cornerstone for cultivating informed and engaged citizens capable of understanding the complexities of the world around them.

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These Colleges Are Betting That Culturally Relevant Textbooks Will Improve Student Outcomes

Edsurge

Millie González and her colleagues aren’t here to argue about whether open educational resources are on par with traditional textbooks?she The funds will cover financial support and mentorship for faculty who create new open educational resources (OER for short) or adapt existing open textbooks. she says research has borne that out.

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Recognizing the Digital Assets You Have at Your Disposal

A Principal's Reflections

However, there is a big difference between talk or desire to innovate and an evidence base that illustrates an actual improvement grounded in better outcomes. I have also been blessed to observe great examples that members of my Personal Learning Network (PLN) make available on social media.

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The STEM Careers Coalition Marks Second Anniversary with Expanded Career Readiness Resources and New Industry Partners Joining National Effort to Improve Student Outcomes

eSchool News

and anchored in schools by Discovery Education – marks its second anniversary by welcoming new members and offering educators, students, and families nationwide an expanded collection of no-cost digital resources. million educators and 45 million students worldwide, and its resources are accessed in over 140 countries and territories.