eSchool News

MARCH 20, 2023

“From the start, Phonics, Reading, and Me was designed to be different,” explained Learning Without Tears Chief Executive Officer, Terry Nealon. “In In both content and technology and professional learning and support, Phonics, Reading, and Me raises the bar on delivering bias-free and equitable access learning for all students.

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The PL2C Blog

AUGUST 28, 2017

Charlotte, NC – Today The Friday Institute for Educational Innovation at NC State University’s College of Education and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) released an in-depth case study on CMS’ Personalized Learning (PL) efforts. While each school is unique, they share common goals in personalizing learning for their students.

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The Principal of Change

SEPTEMBER 4, 2017

April 11, 2015 3 Things That Have Slowed the Change Process Down in Education (And What We Can Do About It) April 9, 2015 8 Things to Look for in Today’s Professional Learning (Part 2) July 2, 2017 Preparing Learners For Anything #EmpowerBook January 8, 2013 8 Things to Look For in Today’s Classroom July 5, 2010 Personal Learning Environment; (..)

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Edsurge

MARCH 7, 2017

How a school defines student success influences its design and impacts critical aspects such as professional learning, curriculum, assessment and school culture. This work is supported by NGLC. EdSurge takes full responsibility for all editorial content.

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The Principal of Change

MARCH 6, 2018

I suggested one subtle change to his tweet that I think makes a significant difference: Replace the word “kids” with “learners” and this could apply to professional learning as well. A true statement at all levels of learning. George Couros (@gcouros) March 1, 2018.

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Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

now live in poverty, a mark hit in 2013 for the first time in 50 years, according to the Southern Education Foundation. You take a personal interest,” says Keith. “It Connecting Every Student to Personalized Learning. These kids are surrounded by technology, and it just helps foster learning for these students.”.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Discussions with team leaders led to a focus on four key words describing their work—equitable, intentional, streamlined, and focused—and two key strategies—building strong relationships with their students and each other, and providing deeply personal learning opportunities for all students. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

All of the presenters said that due to the growing sophistication of attacks, they include cybersecurity training as part of professional learning. In 2017, the district opened MOSAIC, a personalized learning elementary school, and created the MyPath program, which allows high school students to create their own class.

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Malloy now sees blended learning as a design strategy and opportunity where “choice and voice are more present,” though the use of online technologies also revealed that some educators need more support in order to use the technologies effectively. Professional Learning, Family Connections, and Community Engagement.

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edWeb.net

MAY 21, 2021

The 2021 Driving K-12 Innovation report released by CoSN selected the most critical Hurdles (challenges), Accelerators (mega-trends), and Tech Enablers (tools) that school districts are facing with personalized learning, innovation, and digital equity. Ann is the co-author of Life Lessons in Leadership , available on Amazon.com.

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The Principal of Change

APRIL 9, 2015

(This is the second of two parts on professional learning. Connected Learning. To be successful in helping people develop professional learning networks is to narrow the focus on the tools that are being shared with staff. You can read the first part here. We need to do less, better.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

“Don’t call it professional development—call it professional learning.” The first goal of effective models of teacher professional development is understanding who they are and what are their needs. Technology and Professional Development. ” Jill Abbott Sr. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING.

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 26, 2021

School renovation, safety upgrades to infrastructure, establishing healthier in-person learning environments, expanded tech capabilities, special education, assessment and accountability systems, parent and family engagement—all fundable but must be evidence based. Tracking data is complex and time-consuming. Join the Community.

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Dr. Schuler leads High School District 214, Illinois’ largest high school district, where he led the development of an innovative instructional philosophy around personalized learning experiences focused on career pathways, early college credit, and industry credentials that enables students to discover their futures while still in high school.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

She also facilitates the members’ professional learning opportunities, including planning and implementing the content for SETDA’s virtual and in-person events and newsletters. There’s also an emphasis on ensuring inclusion of diverse students in different types of settings. Join the Community.

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 27, 2016

The Future Ready movement grew out of the Connect Ed initiative launched by President Obama in 2013 with several goals: to connect 99% of students in schools to broadband, and to address the need for more professional learning and leadership to ensure the effective use of technology.

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Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

now live in poverty, a mark hit in 2013 for the first time in 50 years, according to the Southern Education Foundation. You take a personal interest,” says Keith. ’” Connecting Every Student to Personalized Learning. "This When they go home, they may not have that.”

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edWeb.net

JANUARY 12, 2021

This edWeb broadcast was hosted by AASA, The School Superintendents Association and AASA’s Leadership Network, providing premier professional learning for educational leaders. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST. About the Presenter. Noguera, Ph.D. He began his career as a middle and high school English teacher.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 15, 2016

However, too often librarians are left out of the planning process for infrastructure and devices, professional learning for teachers, and digital content strategies—areas where they often have expertise. Department of Education’s Office of Education Technology, librarians are at the forefront of helping schools become future ready.

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edWeb.net

JUNE 17, 2020

She is also a 2013 Leadership Loudon graduate and a 2019 representative for Loudon County in the Tennessee Regional Leadership Class. In 2017 the district opened MOSAIC, a personalized learning elementary school, and created the MyPath program, which allows high school students to create their own class. Louis University.

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TeacherCast

DECEMBER 16, 2015

Grad Student Necessity December 26, 2014 by dr.j_cyrus from United States I recommend this podcast as one of the resources for the professional learning networks (PLNs) that my graduate students create each semester. This is such a great teaching/learning resource. All teachers should be listening and viewing this content!

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edWeb.net

JUNE 4, 2019

Ann also attended the 2014 White House Connected Superintendents Summit and was named a 2012-2013 NSBA Technology Leadership Network 20 to Watch Educator. He has presented regionally, statewide and nationally on topics that have a foundation in professional learning communities and innovative schools. Join the Community.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Reid pointed out, school districts are experiencing the most significant opportunity to innovate, it is incumbent for superintendents to ensure that technology is safe and secure in virtual and in-person learning environments. Ann McMullan is Project Director for CoSN’s EmpowerED Superintendents Initiative. Join the Community.

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The Principal of Change

DECEMBER 14, 2017

One of the things that I truly appreciate is all of the amazing educators on Twitter sharing glimpses into their classrooms and professional learning days, making great things happen as the norm in their schools, not the exception. June 28, 2013 The Prophets In Your Land September 8, 2016 The #InnovatorsMindset MOOC Starting Soon!

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

SEPTEMBER 26, 2013

Next Tuesday and Wednesday, October 1st and 2nd, are the kickoff days for the 2013 Connected Educator Month (CEM). The other part of my job is hosting a nightly CEM "cafe" all month so you can personally meet lots of special "connected" guests--stay tuned!). We hope you''ll submit !

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TeacherCast

NOVEMBER 29, 2015

Grad Student Necessity December 26, 2014 by dr.j_cyrus from United States I recommend this podcast as one of the resources for the professional learning networks (PLNs) that my graduate students create each semester. This is such a great teaching/learning resource. All teachers should be listening and viewing this content!

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The Hechinger Report

MAY 7, 2022

In 2013 the American Academy of Pediatrics released a position statement on recess stressing that it “not be withheld for punitive or academic reasons.” Related: Some kids have returned to in-person learning only to be kicked right back out. I think they use it as a threat because it’s the time kids want the most.”.

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Marketplace K-12

FEBRUARY 15, 2016

Founded in 2013, SchoolMint is now used by more than 2,000 schools in 70 cities in 30 states and four countries and serves more than 1.5 LEAP Innovations says it attempts to help educators develop and implement personalized learning environments enabled by technology to tailor instruction to each student’s skills, interests, and goals.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 16, 2016

A comprehensive professional development system, Digital Leader Corps develops teacher-leaders to propel the district’s transition to modern digital learning environments.

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NeverEndingSearch

AUGUST 2, 2019

In no particular order, here’s a very personal selection of blogs/bloggers I couldn’t live without. Since 2013, Jennifer Gonzales has been regularly blowing my mind with her thoughtful blend of effective classroom strategies and what’s new on the horizon that you can use in your classroom or library tomorrow.

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techlearning

MARCH 14, 2018

Through this latest phase of MSD’s multi-year collaboration with Discovery Education, the district will create dynamic digital STEM teaching and learning environments across the school system through a unique combination of digital content and job-embedded professional development.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JULY 30, 2012

vcr&sid=2008350 12:00pm Pacific / 3:00pm Eastern : Kickoff Panel and Discussion - "It’s Personal: Personalized Learning for Students and Educators" Barbara Bray, Mimi Ito, Steve Nordmark, Sylvia Martinez, moderated by Darren Cambridge This is the kick-off event for It''s Personal, one of the main forums for CEM.

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edWeb.net

JUNE 16, 2017

She has spearheaded the district’s first 1:1 iPad program where more than 700 students are afforded 24/7 personalized learning opportunities. She also facilitates the members’ professional learning opportunities including planning and implementing the content for SETDA’s virtual and in-person events and newsletters.

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 18, 2018

Cabrera was named Superintendent at El Paso Independent School District in Texas in 2013. Under his leadership, Bristol Tennessee City Schools has embraced personalized learning through an effort that includes providing laptops for students to use at school and at home. Prior to EPISD, Juan served as a school law attorney.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

In 2017 the district opened MOSAIC, a personalized learning elementary school, and created the MyPath program, which allows high school students to create their own class. This year Mehlville opened academies at each middle school to expand personalized learning experiences at the middle school level. Louis University.

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 16, 2018

Dr. Schuler leads High School District 214, Illinois’ largest high school district, where he led the development of an innovative instructional philosophy around personalized learning experiences focused on career pathways, early college credit, and industry credentials that enables students to discover their futures while still in high school.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 18, 2018

Comprised of a coalition of state teams, private sector partners, and interoperability leaders, SETDA’s working group looked at three key areas: the future state of teaching and learning with interoperable data, the importance of interoperable data, and how states can achieve it. Join the Community.

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