The Hechinger Report

MAY 5, 2022

California’s state university systems have been leaders in listing data science as an acceptable course for admission; the state has also piloted successful secondary and postsecondary versions of a data course. One: Raise awareness and understanding about new math options for high school and college study.

Secondary 106

Secondary Data Course Survey 106

Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 23, 2019

Bitsize is the BBC’s collection of free short videos and lessons (they’re all bite-sized) on over fifty subjects taught in Primary or Secondary education. Topics include languages, music, technology, social studies, science, engineering, maths, journalism, and more. It has become the largest STEM video library of its kind.

Video 153

Video Khan Academy Education Mobility 153

The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Shannan Bittle, a secondary math specialist for Union, said new academic programs — like aviation and construction — could offer students more ways to apply higher levels of math in lucrative jobs. “We But the district remains committed to its changes. We try really, really hard not to keep people out” of accelerated math, she said.

Report 133

Report Elementary Course Secondary 133

edWeb.net

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Dr. Levett noted that the processes being used by the Utica and Savannah-Chatham districts are parallel in many respects, though a number of the specific policies reflect the unique circumstances and types of students in each district. Many also have a desire to give back and do not perceive STEM careers as a way to do that.

Accessibility 95

Accessibility Course Professional Learning Policies 95

Edsurge

MAY 24, 2023

The working group also developed sample scope and sequences for both the elementary and secondary level. One of the complications of implementation and accountability stems from the fact that the TEAACH Act requires “a unit of instruction” dedicated to Asian American history, which is vague and open to interpretation.

Training 153

Training Advocacy Resources Instructional Materials 153

Iterating Toward Openness

AUGUST 27, 2019

This choice rotated licensing into a secondary priority. As people advocate for one priority over the other, this advocacy often ends up becoming formalized in policies and programs. For example, some schools have ZTC policies and ZTC degree programs. Other schools have OER policies and OER degree programs.

OER 112

OER Advocacy Policies Libraries 112

Edsurge

MAY 23, 2018

STEMpath is a joint effort between multiple organizations, including the nonprofit mindSpark Learning; Couragion; Metropolitan State University; and Colorado Succeeds—which are all geared toward educators interested in pursuing STEM-CS credentials. AP computer science courses are for the final mile in secondary school.

Industry 80

Industry Education Secondary STEM 80

edWeb.net

APRIL 1, 2021

Dr. Ash Vasudeva is Vice President of Strategic Initiatives, where he oversees the Carnegie Foundation’s policy and communications efforts to build the field’s capacity for improvement research and networked improvement communities. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST. About the Presenters. Dr. Ash Vasudeva.

Learning 98

Learning Conference Outcomes Elementary 98

eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

Lindsay Dworkin, SVP of Policy & Government Affairs, NWEA The pendulum has swung quickly toward the Science of Reading. Freepik Cities and states will utilize dynamic policy making as they reach data maturity. I can see a world where we overcorrect, however, and start to view it in a very narrow way.

Trends 143

Trends EdTech Industry Data 143

The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 4, 2017

And research supported by the Lumina Foundation suggests states that have adopted such an approach have seen growth in on-time graduation, the number of overall graduates and the percentage of students seeking STEM-related degrees. The Lumina Foundation is among the funders of The Hechinger Report.).

Data 76

Data Policies Report Secondary 76

TeachThought - Learn better.

MARCH 7, 2021

For example, if you were studying calculating the area of a circle, you could ask students to stand and say anything true about the the process. You could always give simple rules, provide basic question or answer stems, and have students ‘debate’ one another–or you, the teacher, assuming a person, place, or idea.

Strategy 145

Strategy Learning Groups Examples 145

eSchool News

JUNE 2, 2016

New report offers policy recommendations to sustain momentum for computer science education. The authors offer a series of recommendations for federal and state policymakers to leverage this momentum: • Reform curricula for existing technology classes to focus on core concepts of computer science in primary and secondary schools.

Education 40

Education STEM Comparison Secondary 40

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Whether your interest lies in special education, professional development, or even the broader context of educational policy and global education, these journals are your ticket to staying ahead of the curve. With a keen focus on policy-related questions that carry substantial weight in the education landscape, this journal is a heavy hitter.

Education 110

Education Policies Analysis STEM 110

eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2024

Lindsay Dworkin, SVP of Policy & Government Affairs, NWEA The pendulum has swung quickly toward the Science of Reading. Freepik Cities and states will utilize dynamic policy making as they reach data maturity. I can see a world where we overcorrect, however, and start to view it in a very narrow way.

Trends 52

Trends EdTech Industry Data 52

The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 7, 2018

The state enforced strict policies to retain children who failed high stakes tests, ballooning the ranks of those who were held back. One study by the Louisiana board of education showed that 40 percent of retained eighth graders did not even make it to a high-school campus after being held back.

Analysis 124

Analysis Report Data Policies 124

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

11:00am Conceptualizing Violence and Leveraging Skype to Promote World peace - Dr. From theory to PowerPoint instructional design in a STEM lesson.

Conference 62

Conference Education Moodle Common Core 62

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JANUARY 31, 2018

Paid registration is required [link] About the Summit In a time of increased cultural diversity, global connectivity, and polarization of perspectives, how can leaders in classrooms, schools, districts, and education policy arenas support students with the competencies to thrive in college, careers, and as citizens in diverse communities?

Advocacy 49

Advocacy Competency Based Learning Study Policies 49

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

#GlobalSpeedChat--A Worldwide Collaboration of Students - Jennifer Hesseltine & Kim Preshoff, Teachers in New York A Case Study in Global Business Awareness - Connecting Students to the World Marketplace - Penny Lorenzo, JD Agentes De Cambio - Pedro Aparicio M.S. Make a Difference. Sears, M.A., Barrios, Ed.D.; Beebe, Ph.D., Gaudino, Ed.D.

Conference 44

Conference Education Case Study Blackboard 44

The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 3, 2017

Even students with cognitive delays may be able to attend modified post-secondary programs if given adequate preparation and encouragement in school. Rather than being challenged, he was allowed to use a teacher-made study guide while taking exams at his California high school. Janae Cantu has dyslexia and thus struggles with reading.

Education 111

Education Strategy Report Training 111

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 24, 2011

The system is a little weird, since you can''t see all of the proposals in one area (they are categorized into primary, secondary, and tertiary blocks based on arbitrary ordering of session submissions by one individual), but here are direct links to panel proposals I made: "School 2.0: See PDF for more details.)

Khan Academy 44

Khan Academy Education STEM Blackboard 44

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 17, 2011

Politics and Policies FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski announced Connect to Compete , a new non-profit initiative that brings private industry and the non-profit sector together to help expand broadband adoption and promote digital literacy. The bill will be a massive revisions to the Elementary and Secondary Education Act.

Knewton 43

Knewton Pearson E-rate Education 43

edWeb.net

MAY 27, 2021

To help with this work, there is also an Educational Justice Assessment and Transformation Tool, which can help educators evaluate and improve key aspects of a district plan, such as relationships and climate, student behavior and discipline, policies and procedures, and teaching and learning. Shayla Griffin received her Ph.D.

Professional Learning 62

Professional Learning Elementary Policies Assessment 62

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 7, 2022

In parallel with California public libraries, Westergard launched in Nevada the first State-wide learning program in American public libraries delivering augmented reality and virtual reality STEM content and equipment, resulting in immersive learning experiences for thousands of learners.

Conference 80

Conference Libraries Learning Trends 80

Edsurge

JULY 16, 2018

That’s the idea at least behind the latest summative assessments from Project Lead the Way , a project-based STEM curriculum, which is introducing new tech-based question types to measure a raft of noncognitive skills from collaboration to general problem solving (in addition to subject-specific questions about engineering or coding concepts).

Assessment 76

Assessment STEM Academic Standards Course 76

The Hechinger Report

JULY 10, 2017

Related: Universities and colleges struggle to stem big drops in enrollment. In 2013, the White House decided that the nation needed a rating system that would evaluate the approximately 7,000 post-secondary institutions that participate in federal student-aid programs. The way past the deadlock over data seems to be twofold.

Data 46

Data Secondary Outcomes System 46

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 23, 2022

In parallel with California public libraries, Westergard launched in Nevada the first State-wide learning program in American public libraries delivering augmented reality and virtual reality STEM content and equipment, resulting in immersive learning experiences for thousands of learners.

Conference 45

Conference Libraries Learning Training 45

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 15, 2022

In parallel with California public libraries, Westergard launched in Nevada the first State-wide learning program in American public libraries delivering augmented reality and virtual reality STEM content and equipment, resulting in immersive learning experiences for thousands of learners.

Conference 45

Conference Libraries Learning Training 45

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 2, 2019

Abaza spends mornings in a classroom, studying automotive tech, and afternoons at a local BMW dealership, repairing cars and earning $10 an hour. Graduation rates at the schools top 97 percent — compared to about 91 percent statewide — and more than three-quarters of graduates continue on to college or other post-secondary education.

Education 105

Education Industry Training Report 105

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

DECEMBER 12, 2017

Paid registration is required [link] About the Summit In a time of increased cultural diversity, global connectivity, and polarization of perspectives, how can leaders in classrooms, schools, districts, and education policy arenas support students with the competencies to thrive in college, careers, and as citizens in diverse communities?

Advocacy 3

Advocacy Competency Based Learning Study Policies 3

The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 25, 2016

Three of five states that have most reduced their funding per public college and university student from 2008 to 2016 are southern, according to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities , a Washington D.C.-based Related: States have cut money for higher education 17 percent since the recession. based nonpartisan research institute.

Education 40

Education Industry Report Policies 40

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

SEPTEMBER 13, 2013

.; Paloma Garcia-Lopez - Executive Director, Maker Education Initiative - "Maker Movement: Making More Makers" Jeanne Century - Director of Research and Evaluation and Science Education, Outlier Research and Evaluation, CEMSE, University of Chicago - "Is it STEM or Just Good Practice?"

STEM 47

STEM Maker Movement MOOC Common Core 47

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 30, 2018

So says a 2017 study published by the Institute of Policy Studies. According to findings from the left-leaning public policy organization Demos, the median white adult who attended college has 7.2 Students walk on the campus of historical Morehouse College in Atlanta Ga. Photo: AP Photo/W.A. See chart below.).

Dropout 87

Dropout STEM Analysis Company 87

The Hechinger Report

MAY 12, 2021

There is no policy area in our governance “more complex than elementary and secondary education,” education professors and researchers Paul Manna and Patrick McGuinn wrote in their in their 2013 book. That’s because actors at all levels in the U.S. federal system can claim both right and duty to govern public schools.

Elementary 80

Elementary System Secondary Report 80

eSchool News

JANUARY 2, 2023

Decision-makers rose to the challenge in the initial waves of the pandemic, enacting temporary policies to permit and reimburse for online education services. Though these policies made a big impact, many have expired in favor of returning to the status quo. –Kate Eberle Walker, CEO, Presence.

EdTech 134

EdTech Industry Assessment Data 134

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

Associate Professor, Co-Director of Asian Studies, Adelphi University | Jan Dormer, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Co-Director of Asian Studies, Adelphi University | Jan Dormer, Ph.D., TESOL Instructor and Practicum Supervisor at Touro College, Founder and Managing Director at Virtual Exchange 4 Change | Cristina Zaccarini, Ph.D.,

Conference 72

Conference Education STEM Secondary 72

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

While these roles were drafted to appeal specifically to university and college librarians, they are universal enough to be relevant to school librarians working in primary and secondary school media centers, too. The goal of the study was to observe and offer solutions to areas that these students found challenging or inaccessible.

Libraries 92

Libraries Social Media Handbook eBook 92

Hack Education

DECEMBER 11, 2016

I first read an article by Seymour Papert in a Women’s Studies class in the mid 1990s – “ Epistemological Pluralism ,” which he co-wrote with Sherry Turkle. Despite all the investment and marketing surrounding CS and STEM education, the results – enrollments and graduation rates – have been mixed at best.

Technology 85

Technology Education Microsoft Industry 85