Dangerously Irrelevant

AUGUST 13, 2015

This one is about some general guidelines and principles for school districts to consider as they formulate their social media policies. And then they usually create policy documents that hector and admonish youth and educators about all of the things they shouldn’t do. My thoughts on a proposed social media policy for school employees (Part 2). Law, Policy, and Ethics Safety and Security Social Media fear policy safety social mediaMy newest article is out.

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The Christensen Institute

JULY 6, 2017

The answer lies in a truth as certain as death and taxes: elected bodies—such as school boards—are good for making public policy, but often terrible for managing organizations. Charter schools and vouchers are one way to do this, but an equally workable alternative is to create open enrollment policies among district schools and give school principals more autonomy over the visions and practices they institute on their campuses.

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The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

That problem is the failed leverage and collections policies that disproportionately inhibit low-income students from finishing college, transferring their credits and re-enrolling after stopping out. Image: © Sascha Steinach/DPA via ZUMA Press).

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Doug Levin

APRIL 21, 2016

The 2010 request would continue the policy of permitting States to use up to 100 percent of their allocations for competitive grants to local educational agencies. Effectiveness of Reading and Mathematics Software Products: Findings from Two Student Cohorts (Mathematica Policy Research, 2009).

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eSchool News

JANUARY 12, 2017

Asa Hutchinson, convened a group of state legislators, secondary and postsecondary education leaders to formulate policies and actions that positively support computer science. Policy Resource STEM Top News

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MiddleWeb

OCTOBER 24, 2016

Read the do's and don'ts underlying her homework policy. Articles Homework Cheryl Mizerny Dan Pink grading homework homework homework policy how much homework middle school homework positive homework Rick WormeliIf teaching time in school is used effectively, not much homework needs to be given, writes MS teacher Cheryl Mizerny. When I do give homework, I make every effort to make it engaging, meaningful, and brief."

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NPR Learning and Tech

MARCH 5, 2017

But after recent events, and President Trump's policies, recruiters expect numbers to drop. More than a million international students go to college in the United States. Image credit: Wikimedia Commons

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 14, 2017

His research ranked almost 200 different factors according to their influence on student achievement and uncovered insights about relative effectiveness that should drive policy discussions for education stakeholders. Basing Policy Decisions on Education’s Existing Effect.

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The Christensen Institute

JUNE 30, 2016

The report is especially noteworthy for its analysis of how the incentives created by policy have shaped the priorities and business models of the virtual school ecosystem. Low-quality virtual schools exist today because current policies hire them to merely enroll students.

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The Web20Classroom

MARCH 26, 2012

Our topic was creating and crafting social media policies for schools and districts. Why continue to put in place restrictive policies that handcuff the ability of educators to do their jobs? Earlier today I had the honor and pleasure of presenting at the Annual Conference for ASCD.

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Hack Education

JULY 18, 2017

As part of my Spencer Fellowship, I’m investigating the networks of investors and entrepreneurs who are shaping education technology policies and products , and I’ve decided to focus on how “personalized learning” has come to dominate the narratives surrounding technology-based education reform. With billions of dollars spent on shaping policies and narratives, the Gates Foundation remains one of the most influential (and anti-democratic) forces in education.

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The Christensen Institute

SEPTEMBER 8, 2015

Leather is a leader in the world of competency-based education policy and his current efforts mark an important harbinger of how these policies must evolve over time. Although New Hampshire’s bold mandate in 2005 eliminated the Carnegie Unit from the state’s high school graduation requirements, a decade later Leather’s concept of statewide competency-based policy goes far beyond eradicating the credit hour.

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The Jose Vilson

MAY 29, 2016

Less than a year ago, I was in a heated conversation (we’ll call it that) where a few folks who disagreed on education policy brought their frustrations to full display. Jose brittany packnett education education policy education reform reflection robert pondiscio

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eSchool News

JULY 22, 2016

” Next page: Four policy levers that can help improve student learning.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 18, 2017

Researchers from the National the National Education Policy Center (NEPC) say, yes. Education Technology Data Privacy PolicyIs the rush to bring personalized software into schools putting student data at risk? Earlier this week they released an extensive report asking lawmakers to put up some legal barriers to protect student information.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 5, 2017

In order to ensure students’ college and career readiness, the K-12 and higher education systems must be strengthened, according to a policy paper from New America , a non-partisan think tank. Next page: 10 education policy concerns for lawmakers).

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The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 28, 2017

In July, Secretary DeVos met privately with victims of sexual assault, representatives of educational institutions, as well as students accused of sexual assault and their families to reexamine policies to combat sexual assault on campus. Higher Ed Opinion Civil rights Law and policy

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The Christensen Institute

DECEMBER 8, 2015

Rather, we need policies and practices to support an entire school system, which embraces and optimizes for flexible learning pathways, on-demand assessment, and multiple measures of mastery. For years there’s been consensus that we need to hit refresh on the federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). Congress is now considering a draft bill , the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), that could actually pass before 2016.

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Doug Levin

JANUARY 15, 2016

K-12 educational technology policy. educational technology policy should be over the coming four years (when the law will next come due to be reauthorized). K-12 Educational Technology Policy: What is the Federal Role? Blog Policy Congress ESEA ESSA

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Ed Tech from the Ground Up

JUNE 22, 2015

The buyer's needs in education are often shaped by the policy context of the education system. That means products are shaped by those policies too. Click the headline to read the full post. Questions? Email websupport@epe.org.

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The 21st Century Principal

FEBRUARY 27, 2012

While there is some debate about whether a BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) Policy perpetuates inequities and the technology gap, school districts in times of tightening budgets and limited resources are looking for cost-effective ways to increase student access to technology. Here are some key things to consider when setting up these guidelines for a BYOD policy: Clear statement in policy that use of a device during the school day is clearly at the discretion of teachers and staff.

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eSchool News

APRIL 11, 2017

Education Department, it’s often difficult to keep pace with new education policy recommendations, staff updates, and news. Next page: Five more education policy developments). It’s a busy–and tumultuous–time in Washington. With daily developments in the U.S.

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Tom Murray

JUNE 1, 2017

Unfortunately, many school districts’ filtering policies were developed before the rise of interactive web tools, social media, and mobile technologies. Therefore, we believe that schools should move from “acceptable use” to “responsible use” policies.

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Doug Levin

JANUARY 10, 2016

What should the federal role be in promoting access to and use of technology for K-12 education (AKA ‘educational technology policy’)? ” The American Action Forum sees technology policy in ESSA sparking “ a transformation of teaching and learning.”

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The Hechinger Report

MAY 24, 2016

Other state policies also take a toll on low-income students, researchers and advocates contend. Such policies leave fewer seats and less money for lower-income, in-state students. Eduardo Medina, a junior at Cornell, which temporarily kicked him out because of a past-due bill.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 7, 2017

By Wylie Wong When devices go off school grounds, administrators need to make sure they stay secure. Classroom Data Center Digital Content Hardware Notebooks Security Solid State Drives

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 7, 2016

the experts agreed that equity, access and accountability will define the next four years of education policy. Where policy might differ is in the regulation of such programs, Robinson added. Purdue compared the future of ESSA to looking into a crystal ball, since the proposed rules for the K-12 education policy have yet to take effect. Education Technology Government Policy

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The Innovative Educator

APRIL 22, 2015

While interest is growing in the usage of mobile devices in school, a report on learning with mobile devices and social media tells us administrators still struggle with key concerns.

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The 21st Century Principal

JUNE 16, 2012

Cyber Law is cover-to-cover advice for school leaders looking to write new technology policy or revise current technology policy, and Bissonette, even though she’s an attorney, uses an engaging, non-technical style. “Legal regulation of education is not new.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 5, 2015

While school principals are often low priorities on state education policy agendas, a handful of states have taken steps to strengthen the role principals play in schools, according to a new report commissioned by the Wallace Foundation. State leaders can use six possible policy levers.

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The 21st Century Principal

AUGUST 15, 2011

Policies that focus on the medium rather than the real problem are doomed to failure. educational leadership Facebook Policies instructional technology social media policy technology leadership Since the state of Missouri passed a law banning teacher use of online social media communications with students, states and districts across the country are stepping up their examinations of social media and its place in schools.

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Marketplace K-12

NOVEMBER 9, 2015

Assessment Online Learning Open Education State Policy blendedlearning competencyeducation inacol personalizedlearningFederal and state governments can improve students' ability to get access to student-centered learning by focusing on 13 specific issues, according to the International Association for K-12 Online Learning.

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The 21st Century Principal

JULY 21, 2012

Recently, I found myself entangled with several people in a Twitter debate about whether BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) policies actually perpetuate or aggravate the digital divide our students currently experience. Having a BYOD policy would seem to perpetuate the divide between the tech-haves and tech-have-nots. Still, we do need to be concerned about the effects of the digital divide under our BYOD policy.

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The Principal of Change

APRIL 20, 2016

Working with educators and trying to help challenge the traditional notion of schooling, many of them will come to me privately and say, “I would love to do some of this stuff, but our policies won’t allow us.”

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JANUARY 29, 2012

Join me Wednesday, February 1st, for a live and interactive FutureofEducation.com webinar with Cable Green on "The Obviousness of Open Policy."

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The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 6, 2016

Policies dedicated for youth without their input on the front end miss a core perspective and the supposed purpose for the policy change. Making youth policy without youth is like making a car without the driver in mind. These policies could stand a healthy hearing from students.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

Linda Darling-Hammond is something of a ninja in education policy. She founded and currently leads the Learning Policy Institute at Stanford University, where she is a professor emeritus of education. She also founded the Stanford Center for Opportunity Policy in Education and helped redesign the Stanford Teacher Education Program. After President Barack Obama was elected, she headed the transition team on education policy.

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The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 1, 2016

She’ll reset education policy to focus on skills like creativity and critical thinking, not more testing,” said Weingarten at the July convention in Philadelphia. What are the K-12 policies you would hope to see from a President Clinton?

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Baker's B.Y.O.D.

JANUARY 26, 2015

I really like Shai McGowan''s policy of having students including a cover letter with the late assignment: @KtBkr4 1. Here is the current policy as stated in my class expectations : All Paper-Based assignments are due IN CLASS on the specified due date. I allow my students to turn in work late. I don''t take points off, but I do have a conversation with the student about why the assignment is late.

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