Doug Levin

APRIL 21, 2016

Consider this post (light on analysis, heavy on the archiving of primary source material) one for the wonks, students, and historians. The Administration’s proposal for College- and Career- Ready Students also will promote the development of State capacity to support district efforts to use technology to improve instruction.”

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JANUARY 3, 2024

For instance, a study by Louis and Marks reveals that schools with strong professional communities not only enhance student achievement and classroom organization but also lead to greater student engagement and reduced learning disparities. 2013; Parsons, 2012; Vaughn, 2015, ). Madda et al., 2011, Nurmi et al.,

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eSchool News

JULY 1, 2024

Vicki’s focus is inspiring classroom teachers and administrators who are passionate about student engagement and excellence with world-class ways to use technology, nurture students’ well-being, and the joy of being a teacher. Superintendent Carvalho was appointed by the U.S.

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eSchool News

JULY 21, 2023

In addition, district educators will receive in-depth professional learning opportunities that will help them integrate their new resources into instruction and create engaging lessons that prepare students for success beyond the classroom. Each lesson begins by posing a question commonly asked by young students.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

AUGUST 24, 2023

It’s the invisible thread that weaves together student engagement, academic success, and the overall harmony of the classroom environment. Salient Classroom Management Skills: Finding the Most Effective Skills to Increase Student Engagement and Decrease Disruptions. The Elementary School Journal, 59(1), 158–.

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EdNews Daily

OCTOBER 15, 2019

I accepted the position of Chief Executive Officer of East Texas Advanced Academy (ETAA) in partnership with a school district in East Texas where I served as principal at a middle and elementary school simultaneously. Schools with strong instructional cultures experience better student achievement in both math and ELA.

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eSchool News

JUNE 12, 2023

Pivot, which  joined the Discovery Education family of services  in 2022, makes teaching science with active learning and scientific phenomena engaging and easy. Effective professional development maximizes the power of these resources, increases student engagement in learning, and supports the continued academic development of all students.

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Reading By Example

JUNE 27, 2016

I attempted a schoolwide action research project this past year around literacy and engagement. We used three strategies to assess growth from fall to spring: Instructional walk trends, student engagement surveys, and digital student portfolios. I did not include their students in the data set.

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Reading By Example

JUNE 27, 2016

I attempted a schoolwide action research project this past year around literacy and engagement. We used three strategies to assess growth from fall to spring: Instructional walk trends, student engagement surveys, and digital student portfolios. I did not include their students in the data set.

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Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

” As a result, students engage in academics, athletics and extracurriculars because they “know you care.” Eastwood wants each student to be proficient in math and reading before finishing 5th grade. In 2012, the district was one of 16 U.S. Why does that matter? “You become very attached.

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eSpark

JULY 1, 2021

eSpark’s Theory of Learning is grounded in seven research-based elements – teaching practices or design elements – that are directly linked to student learning outcomes. 3: Student Engagement Increases Motivation. 7: Student Explanation of Learning Aids Retention. The Elementary School Journal, 108(2), 115–130.

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The Hechinger Report

JULY 16, 2018

Students engage in creative activities on the playground at Pre-K 4 SA North Education Center in San Antonio, Texas. The point of the public program, as it was presented to voters in 2012, is to boost long-term educational outcomes and eventually improve the citywide workforce. Photo: Bekah McNeel for The Hechinger Report.

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edWeb.net

JUNE 18, 2021

A partnership with Capitol Records allows students to explore different roles in the entertainment industry, and proximity to Hollywood resulted in the actor Tim Robbins and others working with Compton students. The years of preparation make it easier for high school students to participate in AP computer science classes.

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The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

Students participate in morning workshops in advance of national May 1 “Day Without Immigrants” rallies, learning also about the labor rights history of May Day rallies worldwide. While Muñiz is its only dual-language high school, the district has four Spanish-English dual-language programs in elementary and K-8 schools.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 27, 2015

How do educators prepare students for jobs that don’t even exist yet? Now more than ever, it is important that students engage in STEAM learning in order to be ready for what is around the corner. Peter McKenna and his principal developed the Maker Space pilot program now used in all five elementary schools in their district.

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Learning in Hand

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

Building Early Footprints by Tanya Avrith We want to encourage our students to begin to create and publish content at an early age. However, what does that look like for early elementary grades (K-3)? Get introduced to practical pedagogical strategies for using iPads and Blogger with your students. A massive online game?

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 29, 2016

Books, videos, math games aim to boost student engagement. It is fun, engaging, uplifting, auditory, interactive and educational, all in one,” said Kelly Wade, kindergarten teacher at Collins Elementary in Grand Rapids, Michigan. JibJab Bros. ” Launched by JibJab Bros.

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edWeb.net

JUNE 13, 2019

After 10 years as an elementary teacher, Suzy Brooks is now the director of instructional technology for Mashpee Public Schools in Massachusetts. Her work in blended learning, student engagement, and social media has been featured by EdWeek, NBC News’s Education Nation, Instructor Magazine, Intel, ISTE, ASCD, Tech & Learning and the NEA.

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Graphite Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

Updating this policy resulted in strengthening the partnership among district educators and technical professionals as we worked collaboratively to iterate a version that would be easy to understand and could be used as an instructional resource in guiding students and staff in the responsible use of technology.

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edWeb.net

JUNE 26, 2019

Vodicka along with Erik Burmeister, Superintendent, and Theresa Fox, Coordinator of Technology and Innovation, both from Menlo Park City School District, CA, agreed that if 80% of students are graduating, then 20% of students are not graduating and that educational professionals can’t be satisfied with these statistics.

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edWeb.net

JULY 15, 2018

They are now in their fifth year of 1:1 with iPads for grades K-12, and have designed learning environments to create student engagement. Previously, Elizabeth worked as an elementary teacher in Nevada and a residential counselor in Montana. About the Presenters.

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The Hechinger Report

JUNE 12, 2016

President Bush promotes his “No Child Left Behind” education agenda during a visit to Kirkpatrick Elementary School in Nashville, Tenn., Monday, Sept. Photo: AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite. How much of No Child Left Behind’s legacy still lingers on in its successor?

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MindShift

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

The company says that participating schools are reporting academic gains for students who start out behind, as well as “greater student engagement, increased attendance, better behavior.” In 2012, Maine became the first state to adopt what’s called a “proficiency-based diploma.”

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 3, 2017

As a gamification guru and moonshot thinker, Michael transforms the traditional classroom into a high-energy environment where active student engagement is paramount. Here’s my interview with Karen Lirenman and Kristen Wideen about the best iPad apps for the elementary classroom. Selected Links from this Episode.

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Edsurge

JUNE 17, 2019

Whether she’s searching for standards-aligned curriculum or playing dress-up, the Tool Elementary School principal does whatever it takes to lift her students from struggling to successful. Department of Education named Tool Elementary a National Blue Ribbon School. Caring is Christal Calhoun’s superpower.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

Her professional blog, Always Learning, is an invaluable resource for teachers seeking examples of authentic student engagement. She is also co-author of Flattening Classrooms, Engaging Minds: Move to Global Collaboration One Step at a Time, Pearson 2012, and an ADE (Apple Distinguished Educator).

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Hack Education

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

.” The Parent Coalition for Student Privacy has thoughts on the pushback , making the comparison between Zuckerberg ’s corporate and philanthropic efforts and inBloom. The Salt Lake City school board has voted to rename Jackson Elementary. Via eSchool News : “Why chatbots are not the future of student engagement.”

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