The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 28, 2022

18, Richmond received an email from the Jefferson County School District: AJ was suspended while the district evaluated his risk of violence, a formal process known as a behavioral threat assessment. Still, policymakers increasingly see the use of threat assessment teams as a viable way to prevent mass shootings.

Assessment 115

Assessment Report Training Guidelines 115

TeachThought - Learn better.

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

50 Free Online Courses For Teachers: Spring 2015. Below is a list of 50 free online courses for teachers for Spring 2015, aggregated by Class Central. Go To Class | Next Session : 2nd Jan, 2015. . Go To Class | Next Session : 5th Jan, 2015. . Go To Class | Next Session : 5th Jan, 2015. . by Class Central.

Coursera 40

Coursera Course Moodle Common Core 40

Edsurge

OCTOBER 28, 2017

Launched in 2015, Future Ready Schools ®, a collaboration of over 60 national and regional organizations, led by the Alliance for Excellent Education , lays out a framework for change and provides a myriad of free tools and resources, as well as support for district and school-based leaders. Personalized Professional Learning.

Future Ready 62

Future Ready Advocacy Strategy Assessment 62

The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

In North Carolina, reading scores barely budged in the five years between 2015 and 2019. The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) showed one-third of fourth graders in the state performing below the basic reading level in 2019. READ THE SERIES. It sounds complicated because it is.

Elementary 145

Elementary Report Training Advocacy 145

The Hechinger Report

MARCH 26, 2018

Now a team of five researchers from Rutgers University in collaboration with the Education Law Center, a nonprofit advocacy organization, has created a complicated model that predicts how much money it would cost each school district in America to get its students to reach average test scores in math and reading, as recorded from 2013 to 2015.

Advocacy 107

Advocacy Data Study Report 107

The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Mississippi held back 8 percent of third graders in 2015, the first year its retention policy was in place. By the end of spring 2023, about 40 percent of third graders achieved a “met expectations” or “exceeded expectations” score on the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program, or TCAP.

Policies 110

Policies Report Advocacy Elementary 110

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 17, 2017

According to 2015-16 state accountability data, high-needs students in the district performed better than high-needs students statewide in both English language arts and math, and, overall, district students showed more growth than the students statewide. But people who are geniuses also have things that they’re not strong in.”.

Common Core 103

Common Core Advocacy System Personalized Learning 103

The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 6, 2017

Personalized learning advocates had big hopes for ESSA, enacted in 2015. The bad news is we’re not seeing a lot of innovation or discussion around personalized learning,” said Claire Voorhees, national policy director for the Tallahassee, Florida-based Foundation for Excellence in Education, an advocacy group for personalized learning.

Personalized Learning 76

Personalized Learning Policies Advocacy Assessment 76

edWeb.net

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Sponsored by ClassLink Each year, CoSN conducts a national survey among education technology leaders to assess the current state of technology innovation across multiple school systems. CoSN provides thought leadership resources, community, best practices and advocacy tools to help leaders succeed in the digital transformation.

Technology 81

Technology Survey Education Digital Citizenship 81

edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

In this role, she works to fill current gaps in research, policy, and advocacy to ensure that schools holistically support the well-being and development of students, and especially for low-income students and students of color. Nancy is a P-12 Research Associate and leads the Social, Emotional, and Academic Development work at EdTrust.

Education 94

Education Secondary Policies Professional Learning 94

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

The grant was created in 2015 under the Every Student Succeeds Act to provide funding for three key areas: creating safe and healthy schools, supporting a well-rounded education and increasing effective use of technology. The Department of Education did not respond to request for comment for this article.

Advocacy 73

Advocacy Policies Technology Training 73

The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 16, 2023

“There’s not as much research on math disorders or dyscalculia,” as there is on reading disabilities, said Karen Wilson, a clinical neuropsychologist who specializes in the assessment of children with learning differences. Advocacy focused on math disabilities has been less widespread than that for reading disabilities.

Report 135

Report Training Elementary Strategy 135

The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

But a 2015 study by a Stanford University research team compared academic outcomes of students at 158 online charter schools in 17 states with those of students in brick-and-mortar schools in their states who were matched on numerous characteristics, including prior test scores. Vermonica Murphy with her son, Ernest Jr.

E-rate 128

E-rate Pearson Company Report 128

edWeb.net

JANUARY 12, 2021

His most recent books are The Crisis of Connection: Roots, Consequences and Solutions with Niobe Way, Carol Gilligan and Alisha Ali (New York University Press, 2018) and Race, Equity and Education: Sixty Years From Brown with Jill Pierce and Roey Ahram (Springer, 2015). About the Hosts. Dr. Daniel A. Dr. Daniel A.

Secondary 90

Secondary Policies Professional Learning Outcomes 90

Edsurge

OCTOBER 22, 2016

In 2015 the University of Michigan established the Digital Innovation Greenhouse (DIG) as part of the Office Of Academic Innovation—a group charged with fostering a culture of innovation in learning in order to reimagine the 21st century public research university. Welcome talented student contributors.

Advocacy 60

Advocacy Software MOOC Learning Analytics 60

edWeb.net

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Finally, district leaders also need to consider a new public education paradigm in which there is year-round schooling, funding is no longer based on in-school attendance, and the traditional teaching, learning, and assessment process is transformed into personalization, engagement, and differentiation. Dr. David R.

Guidelines 98

Guidelines BYOD Trends Data 98

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JANUARY 24, 2019

Then, being announced today, is " Library Advocacy: Everyday Marketing Tools and Techniques " with Dr. Sue Alman on February 21st. LIBRARY ADVOCACY: EVERYDAY MARKETING TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES" A 75-minute webinar (live and recorded) in a special Library 2.0 online conferences, The Emerging Future (2015) and Blockchain (2018).

Libraries 28

Libraries Advocacy Social Media MOOC 28

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

Wynzleen Lee Technology as a possibility to value language teaching profession: yes, there is a choice!

Conference 0

Conference Advocacy Blendspace Education 0

The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 1, 2017

The alternative diploma, attained through the LEAP Alternate Assessment, Level 1 (LAA1) graduation pathway, allows students with severe disabilities to forgo typical academic expectations and requirements, and it doesn’t end with the high school diploma. Candace Cortiella, the director of The Advocacy Institute.

Dropout 88

Dropout Advocacy Outcomes Report 88

edWeb.net

MAY 7, 2021

Following this assessment is the design of an implementation plan centered on anticipated program outcomes. Culturally responsive practices, differentiated learning, helpful feedback, self-assessment, checking for understanding, invitational learning, opportunities for students to see themselves in what they learn, etc.,

Learning 98

Learning Data Outcomes Survey 98

The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 31, 2020

Nearly 90 percent of the school population is considered low-income and nearly three-quarters are labeled English learners, meaning that the state language arts test assesses their reading and writing ability in a language they’re still trying to learn. This story also appeared in Daily Herald.

Data 145

Data Elementary Trends Analysis 145

The Hechinger Report

MAY 23, 2020

Half of the 20 most destructive wildfires in state history have occurred since 2015. One big step forward would be universal broadband access, said Lillian Pace, vice president of policy and advocacy with the nonprofit KnowledgeWorks. Education systems will also have to adjust how they assess students and schools.

Digital Divide 129

Digital Divide Laptops Accessibility Online Learning 129

The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 13, 2017

Rodriguez was forced into remedial math by the community college’s placement test, which assesses a student’s ability to succeed in for-credit, higher education classes. The professor was teaching basic math skills that the 18-year-old had already learned in high school. VIDEO: Mesa College Professor Wendy Smith talks about placement exams.

Report 111

Report Course System Data 111

eSchool News

MAY 7, 2015

Following each breakout session district teams gathered together to review their own district’s Future Ready District Assessment and update their individual district plan based on what they learned about each essential element from the discussion leaders and other district leaders.

Future Ready 40

Future Ready How To Advocacy Assessment 40

Iterating Toward Openness

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

For example, in 2015 I wrote that “My ultimate goal is this: I want to (1) radically improve the quality of education as judged by learners, and (2) radically improve access to education. The question we must each ask ourselves is – what is the real goal of our OER advocacy? And I want to do it worldwide.”

Accessibility 90

Accessibility OER Pearson MOOC 90

The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 4, 2016

In Tennessee, however, half of the residents found eligible for VR services in 2015 didn’t get any, according to federal data. Yet the state left $14 million in federal VR dollars on the table in 2015 and again in 2016, even as the agency temporarily shut its doors to new clients. More than 40 percent of counselor positions are vacant.

Advocacy 40

Advocacy Meeting Report Training 40

edWeb.net

OCTOBER 16, 2018

Imperative 5: Create Balanced Assessments. Assessments look far different than 10-15 years ago, but it’s not just the switch to computerized testing. Successful schools look at assessments as a jumping off point to evaluate curriculum, teaching methods, student engagement, etc.

Technology 45

Technology PowerMyLearning Learning EdTech 45

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JUNE 4, 2020

Jennifer’s background includes over 10 years working for OCLC where she honed her skills in library advocacy, marketing and public relations. While at OCLC Jennifer helped to develop and then manage the Geek the Library advocacy program. She and staff continually work with community members to assess and improve PYPL programming.

Libraries 56

Libraries Conference Advocacy Pearson 56

MindShift

DECEMBER 3, 2020

That task may be easier than ever, thanks to six years of advocacy by the We Need Diverse Books campaign. Assess how diverse texts show up in the curriculum. Some have publicly proclaimed the steps they will take to create anti-racist schools , including diversifying classroom and library bookshelves. Excluding #OwnVoices.

Classroom 69

Classroom Libraries Groups Industry 69

The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 17, 2016

Deering High School graduation at the Cross Insurance Arena in Portland on Wednesday, June 3, 2015. percent of students in the class of 2015 graduated, compared with 82.3 students’ stagnating and even declining proficiency rates at some grade levels in reading and math on a national assessment. That’s a gain of 4.2

Policies 40

Policies Dropout Report Course 40

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 19, 2019

DeLorenzo screened the candidates, assessing their capacity for change, and six districts were approved , among them the three districts mentioned above that had already begun experimenting with the model. To build public support for the changes, the foundation also gave smaller grants to youth and immigrant advocacy groups in the districts.

Learning 111

Learning Report System Case Study 111

The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

The Children’s Defense Fund (CDF), a nonprofit child advocacy and research organization, has been fighting for more financial support for relatives caring for children outside of the formal system for years. The point of the ranking, however, is to encourage state officials to assess their policies and programs.

Policies 67

Policies System Groups Report 67

The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 17, 2017

For this story, reporters analyzed every available open-enrollment charter application approved between 2005 and 2015 — the decade after Katrina. Open enrollment schools are open to all students who live in the city, regardless of street address or skill level. Related: A new movement to treat troubled children as ‘sad, not bad’.

Elementary 70

Elementary Report Meeting Academic Standards 70

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MAY 19, 2020

Jennifer’s background includes over 10 years working for OCLC where she honed her skills in library advocacy, marketing and public relations. While at OCLC Jennifer helped to develop and then manage the Geek the Library advocacy program. She and staff continually work with community members to assess and improve PYPL programming.

Libraries 41

Libraries Conference Pearson Advocacy 41

The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Whether working with an OPM will drive up the price of a degree program for students is one of the many factors universities consider when assessing whether to enter into an agreement with one of these companies, said Deborah Seymour, owner and principal at Higher Education Innovation Consulting, LLC. “No

Company 65

Company Education Industry Course 65

Hack Education

DECEMBER 22, 2017

” “ Assessing Social-Emotional Skills Can Be Fuzzy Work; SELweb Offers Concrete Data.” For its part, Edsurge pushed hard with its marketing of SEL in 2017: “ Want Social-Emotional Learning to Work? The Careful Balance of Tech and Relationships.” ” “ How Valor Collegiate Academy is Rethinking SEL.”

Technology 68

Technology Education Facebook Company 68

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JUNE 16, 2020

Jennifer’s background includes over 10 years working for OCLC where she honed her skills in library advocacy, marketing and public relations. While at OCLC Jennifer helped to develop and then manage the Geek the Library advocacy program. She and staff continually work with community members to assess and improve PYPL programming.

Libraries 41

Libraries Conference Pearson Advocacy 41