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System for Educational Transformation (SET)

A Principal's Reflections

This calls for a system that is not just a patchwork of quick fixes but a comprehensive blueprint for enduring change. Such a system would not only address the immediate challenges but also lay down the groundwork for long-term evolution. Below is more detailed information on the components of the system.

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Why Every School Needs an AI Policy Right Now (Part 1)

The CoolCatTeacher

For example, at ISTE 2023, the New York City Public school systems said they reduced call volume to their IT Support line by 30% when implementing an AI support chatbot. AI is expected to see an annual growth rate of 37.3% from 2023 to 2030. These apply to schools too. Oh, and step 5. Come back here for Part 2 and 3.

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Six Strategies for Equitable Education Systems

Digital Promise

How can school districts create more equitable opportunities and dismantle systemic barriers facing many students, families, and educators? Reviewing district policies and procedures through an equity lens can lead to pushback, and even anger, as longstanding systems of privilege and power are questioned.

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Elevating Youth Voice in Learner-Centered School Quality Systems

Edsurge

In today’s system, there are limited opportunities for students’ interests, experiences, hopes, cultures and perspectives to be a part of their education. The current K-12 education system often minimizes identities and creates a homogeneous group of learners with identical needs and desires.

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The Future of Micro-credentialing Policy

Digital Promise

In this series, we take a closer look inside our new paper, “ Micro-credentials and Education Policy in the United States: Recognizing Learning and Leadership for Our Nation’s Teachers.”. We believe so, if the following matters of policy and practice are addressed: Controlling for quality. Half of U.S. Designing for effectiveness.

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Educator Micro-credentials Policy Map Provides an Update of State and District Use of Micro-credentials

Digital Promise

Digital Promise first launched our Micro-credential Policy Map in January 2020 to share valuable information on how states and districts across the U.S. The new filters include: District-Level Incentives : Individual schools and/or districts have policies recognizing micro-credentials earned by educators.

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Emerging Solutions for America’s Broken Early Education System

Edsurge

In addition to our continued coverage of the challenges of this fragile, fractured system, we wanted to find and tell stories of resilience, innovation, burgeoning solutions and promising programs. In 2023, EdSurge sought out bright spots emerging in the early care and education space. Do you know of one?

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