2021, Elementary and Professional Learning

The Lengths Teachers Will Go For Kids

A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 14, 2021

Leaders had been broken up into four different cohorts (elementary, middle, high school, and district supervisors). Therein lies what separates effective vs. ineffective professional learning. Recently I was facilitating some longitudinal coaching work with administrators from Paterson Public Schools in NJ.

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5 reasons to use a literacy professional learning solution

eSchool News

JANUARY 13, 2023

Rewind the clock back to the fall of 2021 and just 15 percent of our kindergarten students were proficient in reading. From my perspective, being a full support school described us, but did not define Central Elementary School, so I got all faculty and staff on board with our new literacy professional learning solution.

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Alabama Expands Use of LETRS Professional Learning Course Statewide

eSchool News

AUGUST 16, 2021

16, 2021) – Lexia® Learning, a Cambium Learning® Group company, announced today that all schools throughout Alabama can now boost literacy instruction via LETRS® (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) professional learning. About Cambium Learning Group. BOSTON (Aug.

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An Innovative Journey to Scalable Computer Science Programs

Edsurge

MAY 8, 2024

Since 2015, CS4All has worked diligently to ensure that all public school students in New York City learn computer science, emphasizing students who identify as girls, Black and LatinX. By 2021, 91 percent of schools in New York City offered computer science (up from 76 percent in 2019).

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How the Substitute Teacher Shortage Is Impacting Teacher Professional Development

Edsurge

JANUARY 27, 2023

It’s 7:00 am, and I’m on my second trek from my car to our centralized district meeting space, lugging snacks, supplies and chart paper as I prepare to lead a workshop on best practices for technology integration for a group of 15 elementary teachers in my district.

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10 Tips for Instructional Technology Coaches

The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 5, 2022

In the C&I department, Katie supervises a team of 15+ instructional design coaches that serve about 20 school districts, oversees a national coach mentorship program, and also created and oversees Edge•U Badges, an anytime anywhere professional learning program for educators. We started the podcast last January, so January of 2021.

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3 Key Actions for 2021-22 You Can Take Now

edWeb.net

MAY 19, 2021

Despite myriad challenges schools faced during the pandemic, many will come out of it with richer approaches to teaching and learning. COVID’s impact on schools was so substantial that Congress established the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER). Action 1: Spend Money on Long-Term Initiatives. Leadership 3.0

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How Verizon Innovative Learning Schools Impacted Entire School Districts During COVID

Digital Promise

OCTOBER 13, 2021

How did superintendents leverage strategies learned from the Verizon Innovative Learning Schools program across their districts? What are their aspirations for greater technology integration and engagement in 2021-22? Applying lessons learned for district-wide impact. Other schools became enthusiastic….It

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Siemens Foundation and Discovery Education Announce the 2021 Possibility Grant Sweepstakes Winners

eSchool News

JUNE 18, 2021

Silver Spring, MD (Friday, June 18, 2021) – Five schools across the United States have been selected to receive a $5,000 grant each for STEM technology through the 2021 Possibility Grant Sweepstakes. Now in the sixth year, the 2021 Possibility Grant Sweepstakes continues to enhance the availability of STEM supplies and technology.

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And the winners of the 2023 K-12 Hero Awards are…

eSchool News

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Here’s a look at each winner: Winner: John Arthur, 6th Grade Teacher, Meadowlark Elementary School Nominated by: Follett John Arthur was the 2021 Utah Teacher of the Year and one of four finalists for 2021 National Teacher of the Year. Topics range from immigration to kids without fathers.

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School leaders of color face high levels of burnout–here’s what they need to thrive

eSchool News

AUGUST 12, 2024

At some point, though, our experiences at the same Florida elementary school diverged. When I left the superintendency in 2021, I knew my work was not done. District officials have shared that combining traditional affinity spaces with professional learning has helped them develop and retain leaders of color.

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Latest NWEA Research Shows K12 Educational Gaps Still Wide, but Show Signs of Stabilizing

eSchool News

DECEMBER 22, 2021

22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — NWEA — a not-for-profit, research and educational services provider serving K-12 students — today released new research that illustrates the scale and disproportionate nature of the disruption in student learning resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. PORTLAND, Ore.,

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3M and Discovery Education Announce State Merit Winners in the 2021 3M Young Scientist Challenge

eSchool News

JUNE 24, 2021

Wednesday, June 23, 2021) – 3M and Discovery Education today announced 30 State Merit Winners in the 2021 3M Young Scientist Challenge. The 2021 3M Young Scientist Challenge State Merit Winners are listed below in alphabetical order by state: [Alabama] Sophia Al-Halaseh, Fort Payne Middle School, Fort Payne City School District.

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3M Young Scientist Challenge Announces 2021 National Finalists and Honorable Mentions

eSchool News

JUNE 24, 2021

Thursday, June 24, 2021) – 3M and Discovery Education today announced the top 10 finalists and four honorable mention recipients in the 2021 3M Young Scientist Challenge. The competition event will take place from October 18-19, 2021, at the 3M Innovation Center in Minneapolis. SILVER SPRING, Md. & PAUL, Minn.

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Two ways schools can ease Covid-19’s trauma for students—and one for teachers

The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 13, 2022

It can help to teach kids how to name their feelings, validate and normalize those feelings and focus on what they can control, said Katie Dorn, a licensed school counselor and therapist and the CEO and co-founder of EmpowerU, which offers a social emotional learning program for elementary and secondary students.

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Kansas Provides Statewide Access of LETRS Professional Learning in Literacy for Educators Responsible for Prekindergarten through Grade Three

eSchool News

DECEMBER 2, 2021

1, 2021) –– The Kansas State Board of Education is providing statewide access to LETRS® (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) professional learning for educators in prekindergarten through third grade to individuals entering the early education field. LETRS for Elementary. “We BOSTON (Dec.

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Carolina Biological Announced South Carolina Adopted New Grades K to 12 Science Teaching Materials

eSchool News

DECEMBER 16, 2021

16, 2021 – Carolina Biological announced that two of its elementary school science programs are among the rigorous list of new science materials just adopted by the South Carolina State Board of Education for the state’s K-12 science curriculum. The new SCCCR standards were adopted in 2021. Professional Learning.

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Achieving Equity Through Systems, Strategies, and Educational Justice

edWeb.net

MAY 17, 2021

This edWeb broadcast was hosted by AASA, The School Superintendents Association and AASA’s Leadership Network, providing premier professional learning for educational leaders. In November 2020, Dr. Reid was named 2021 Washington State Superintendent of the Year by the Washington Association of School Administrators.

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Summer Learning Made Fun with No-Cost Family Resources from Discovery Education and Partners

eSchool News

JUNE 3, 2021

Thursday, June 3, 2021) — To accelerate student learning and ignite their natural curiosity, Discovery Education presents parents and guardians an array of no-cost dynamic digital resources for the summer. Silver Spring, Md. Discovery Education currently serves approximately 4.5

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eSN Hero Awards Finalists: 11 inspiring educators

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Richard Labbe Johnston County Public Schools Nominated by: Savvas Learning Company While recent statistics from NAEP (The Nation’s Report Card) show significant declines in math scores across the country, Johnston County Public Schools in North Carolina has defied that trend. After one year of using enVision, Johnston County saw real growth.

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The Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS) Announces New Regional Directors

eSchool News

DECEMBER 3, 2021

30, 2021) – The Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS) has elected Pedro Rivera and Dr. Frank Rodriguez to its Board of Directors. It is of vital interest to invest in the education of every child, and the professional learning of all educators who serve Latino youth. WASHINGTON, D.C.

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Empowering educators through holistic teacher PD

eSchool News

OCTOBER 4, 2023

After dipping a bit from 2020-2021, attrition rose 17 percent from 2021 to 2022 and is on track to outpace pre-pandemic monthly averages. One solution is to partner with a professional development service provider that offers instructor-led workshops, on-demand training, and job-embedded coaching for teachers.

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Georgia Model for Virtual Professional Learning: Supporting Educators During COVID

edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

In this edWebinar, the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) Social Studies team, made up of regional and district leaders, describe how their virtual learning communities on edWeb.net helped them support educators, and their students and parents, during a time of crisis. There’s always a constant growth pattern.

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Georgia Model for Virtual Professional Learning: Supporting Educators During COVID

edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

In this edWebinar, the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) Social Studies team, made up of regional and district leaders, describe how their virtual learning communities on edWeb.net helped them support educators, and their students and parents, during a time of crisis. There’s always a constant growth pattern.

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Michigan School Administrators’ Journey Toward Increased Equity and Inclusion

edWeb.net

MAY 27, 2021

Work on developing culturally proficient communities during the previous decade has now led to the creation of a professional learning program designed to increase equity and inclusion during the 2020s, in collaboration with the Michigan Association of Superintendents & Administrators. The Path Forward. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST.

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Lexia Nationwide Report Finds 80% of Students Using Lexia Core5 Reading Did Not Experience Literacy Learning Loss During Remote and Hybrid Learning in the 2020-21 Academic Year

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

23, 2021) – Lexia® Learning, a Cambium Learning® Group company, today released new research titled “Using Lexia Core5 Reading to Address Learning Loss and Accelerate Learning: Insights from a 2020-21 Nationwide Study.” About Cambium Learning Group. BOSTON ( Sept.

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Siemens Foundation and Discovery Education Open 2022 Possibility Grant Sweepstakes

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

An example application of the grant funds includes Roseland Montessori’s implementation of a mobile STEM lab to connect students to STEM learning during distance learning necessitated by the pandemic. With this support, our students can reach their maximum potential.”.

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Leading Teaching and Learning in Today’s World

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. By Eileen Belastock. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST.

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New Mexico’s Aztec Municipal School District Renews Multiyear Partnership Driving Student Engagement in Science

eSchool News

MARCH 30, 2023

Charlotte, NC — New Mexico’s Aztec Municipal School District (AMSD) today announced the renewal of its multiyear partnership with Discovery Education supporting science education in three district elementary schools.

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‘The Reading Year’: First grade is critical for reading skills, but kids coming from disrupted kindergarten experiences are way behind

The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

Miller asked as she stood in front of her class at Doss Elementary. First grade in particular — “the reading year,” as Miller calls it — is pivotal for elementary students, when their literacy skills “really take off.” That includes skills related to academics, social-emotional learning and executive functioning, she added.

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PROOF POINTS: Debunking the myth that teachers stop improving after five years

The Hechinger Report

MARCH 7, 2022

But now, a new nonprofit organization that seeks to improve teaching, the Research Partnership for Professional Learning, says the conventional wisdom that veteran teachers stop getting better is one of several myths about teaching. Other researchers, including Stanford University’s Eric Hanushek , found the same. .

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New NWEA Study Points to Instructional Strategies Driving Academic Growth

eSchool News

JUNE 7, 2023

.” The two schools in the study are an elementary school and middle school in Schiller Park, Illinois, which reflect similar demographics to many schools across the country. Visit NWEA.org to learn more about how we’re partnering with educators to help all kids learn.

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What lessons does special education hold for personalized learning?

The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 26, 2021

A student at Belmont-Cragin Elementary School. Concurrently, a portion of the funding went to LEAP to help train principals and teachers at more than 100 Chicago-area schools on personalized learning. Lee Elementary, a Pre-K-8 school on Chicago’s southwest side. “I Related: The messy reality of personalized learning.

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Head into the Holiday Season with New Dynamic Digital Experiences from Discovery Education and Social Impact Partners

eSchool News

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Silver Spring, MD (Wednesday, December 1, 2021) — To support continued student engagement anywhere during the winter holiday breaks, Discovery Education and leading social impact partners are introducing new flexible and engaging learning resources. This experience is suitable for upper elementary and middle school students.

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Discovery Education and Social Impact Partners Offer Educators and Students No-Cost Resources Supporting Women’s History Month Celebrations

eSchool News

MARCH 3, 2022

Previous winners, such as Sarah Park (2021), Anika Chebrolu (2020), Kara Fan (2019), and Gitanjali Rao (2017), specifically show the power of girls in STEM, along with the women-led Science at Home activities that foster STEM learning anywhere. About Discovery Education Discovery Education is the worldwide?

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Insights from Leaders on Closing the Attendance Gap

edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Hill, Assistant Superintendent for Early Learning, Dallas Independent School District (TX), and Jennifer Kretschman, Director MTSS, LCSSP Grant Coordinator, Sacramento City Unified School District (CA), discussed the key topics relating to closing the unprecedented attendance gap in 2021. Todd received his Ph.D. Join the Community.

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The American Rescue Plan: Encouraging Transformation, Impact, and Longevity

edWeb.net

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Schools and districts can continue to benefit from the federal government’s stimulus dollars through the American Rescue Plan (ARP) of 2021, the third iteration of the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER). Blog post by Michele Israel based on this edLeader Panel. An ARP Logistics Primer. Join the Community.

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17 Hero Awards finalists demonstrate their commitment to education

eSchool News

OCTOBER 20, 2022

The district formed a partnership with HMH—purchasing HMH Into Math, HMH Into Reading, HMH Into Literature, and Waggle programs, along with professional services, which are all accessed via Ed, HMH’s learning platform. Nominee: Mark Hess , Mary Helen Guest Elementary School Nominated by: Epson.

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Discovery Education’s EdTech News Roundup – May 15

Discovery Education

MAY 14, 2023

Learn More Learn More --> Conversations with Amy Nakamoto: Teacher Appreciation Week Amy Nakamoto, Discovery Education’s General Manager of Social Impact, sat down with 2021 Utah Teacher of the Year, John Arthur, who teaches 6th grade in Salt Lake City, Utah to talk about what appreciation looks like to him. from 2023 to 2030.

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Indiana’s Perry Township Announces New Partnership with Discovery Education Supporting the Creation of Equitable Learning Experiences in Any Learning Environment

eSchool News

MAY 17, 2021

May 17, 2021) —Indiana’s Perry Township Schools (PTS) today announced the finalization of a new partnership with Discovery Education supporting the creation of equitable learning experiences in any environment. To meet that need, the district selected Discovery Education’s flexible K-12 learning platform. Twitter and?

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Implementing Innovation Strategies to Make School Districts More Equitable

edWeb.net

APRIL 30, 2021

As the disruptions and changes continue to unfold during 2021, he recommends using an adaptive system design to change the structures and collective mindsets within school districts. Dr. Conner obtained his Bachelor of Arts in elementary education/humanities from Lasell University. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST.

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Committee for Children Expands into Adult Education with New Social-Emotional Learning Program for K–12 Educators

eSchool News

JUNE 2, 2021

Research-based professional development program strengthens educator soft skills and resilience to create a positive, supportive, and more equitable school climate for every child. SEATTLE – June 2, 2021, at 5:00 a.m. Second Step SEL for Adults is a web-based professional learning program designed by educators for educators.

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Digital Transformation and Innovation in Rural School Districts

edWeb.net

AUGUST 3, 2021

He received his bachelor’s degree from The University of Southern Mississippi in elementary education. Dr. Dillon has taught in elementary and junior high schools and coached on the high school level. Most recently, he was named the 2021 State Superintendent of the Year for Mississippi. He received his M.Ed. Join the Community.

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Mississippi’s Vicksburg Warren School District and Discovery Education Launch New Partnership

eSchool News

MAY 20, 2021

SILVER SPRING, MD (Thursday, May 20, 2021) —Mississippi’s Vicksburg Warren School District (VWSD) today launched a new multiyear partnership with Discovery Education that helps educators connect current classroom instruction to students’ possible future career paths. Discovery Education currently serves approximately 4.5

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The Lengths Teachers Will Go For Kids

5 reasons to use a literacy professional learning solution

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Alabama Expands Use of LETRS Professional Learning Course Statewide

An Innovative Journey to Scalable Computer Science Programs

How the Substitute Teacher Shortage Is Impacting Teacher Professional Development

10 Tips for Instructional Technology Coaches

3 Key Actions for 2021-22 You Can Take Now

How Verizon Innovative Learning Schools Impacted Entire School Districts During COVID

Siemens Foundation and Discovery Education Announce the 2021 Possibility Grant Sweepstakes Winners

And the winners of the 2023 K-12 Hero Awards are…

School leaders of color face high levels of burnout–here’s what they need to thrive

Latest NWEA Research Shows K12 Educational Gaps Still Wide, but Show Signs of Stabilizing

3M and Discovery Education Announce State Merit Winners in the 2021 3M Young Scientist Challenge

3M Young Scientist Challenge Announces 2021 National Finalists and Honorable Mentions

Two ways schools can ease Covid-19’s trauma for students—and one for teachers

Kansas Provides Statewide Access of LETRS Professional Learning in Literacy for Educators Responsible for Prekindergarten through Grade Three

Carolina Biological Announced South Carolina Adopted New Grades K to 12 Science Teaching Materials

Achieving Equity Through Systems, Strategies, and Educational Justice

Summer Learning Made Fun with No-Cost Family Resources from Discovery Education and Partners

eSN Hero Awards Finalists: 11 inspiring educators

The Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS) Announces New Regional Directors

Empowering educators through holistic teacher PD

Georgia Model for Virtual Professional Learning: Supporting Educators During COVID

Georgia Model for Virtual Professional Learning: Supporting Educators During COVID

Michigan School Administrators’ Journey Toward Increased Equity and Inclusion

Lexia Nationwide Report Finds 80% of Students Using Lexia Core5 Reading Did Not Experience Literacy Learning Loss During Remote and Hybrid Learning in the 2020-21 Academic Year

Siemens Foundation and Discovery Education Open 2022 Possibility Grant Sweepstakes

Leading Teaching and Learning in Today’s World

New Mexico’s Aztec Municipal School District Renews Multiyear Partnership Driving Student Engagement in Science

‘The Reading Year’: First grade is critical for reading skills, but kids coming from disrupted kindergarten experiences are way behind

PROOF POINTS: Debunking the myth that teachers stop improving after five years

New NWEA Study Points to Instructional Strategies Driving Academic Growth

What lessons does special education hold for personalized learning?

Head into the Holiday Season with New Dynamic Digital Experiences from Discovery Education and Social Impact Partners

Discovery Education and Social Impact Partners Offer Educators and Students No-Cost Resources Supporting Women’s History Month Celebrations

Insights from Leaders on Closing the Attendance Gap

The American Rescue Plan: Encouraging Transformation, Impact, and Longevity

17 Hero Awards finalists demonstrate their commitment to education

Discovery Education’s EdTech News Roundup – May 15

Indiana’s Perry Township Announces New Partnership with Discovery Education Supporting the Creation of Equitable Learning Experiences in Any Learning Environment

Implementing Innovation Strategies to Make School Districts More Equitable

Committee for Children Expands into Adult Education with New Social-Emotional Learning Program for K–12 Educators

Digital Transformation and Innovation in Rural School Districts

Mississippi’s Vicksburg Warren School District and Discovery Education Launch New Partnership

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