A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 19, 2017

The desire to increase agency in the form of voice, choice, and advocacy should be viewed as just as important for educators (teachers and administrators) as it is for students. This results in a death-by-meeting scenario and is a main reason why most people hate meetings. Consider developing a meeting agenda using Google Docs.

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Iterating Toward Openness

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

I recently attended one of the community meetings discussing whether or not a national open education policy is needed in the US. There were two other meetings I did not attend, so I can’t speak to them. There were several times during the meeting when attendees were asked to contribute their thoughts on a range of topics.

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EdNews Daily

DECEMBER 11, 2016

My advocacy for second language and culture learning is reflected in my personal life. I have long been passionate about second language education for young students due to the many cognitive benefits, the appreciation and understanding of other cultures, and the future opportunities it affords them.

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N2Y

OCTOBER 12, 2020

Maybe you can catch them after school to set up a meeting. Consider calling an IEP meeting. If you’re still worried after you’ve talked with your child’s teacher (and/or IEP case manager), you can call an IEP meeting. It is best to send your request for the IEP meeting in writing. Connect with the teacher.

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eSchool News

JULY 15, 2024

This increase–driven by improved identification and diagnosis, heightened awareness, advocacy, and broader definitions of disabilities–presents substantial challenges for school districts. This support can help districts meet shorter-term staffing gaps to provide more immediate services for students with IEPs.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 10, 2024

But methods of teaching are just one part of meeting a student’s unique needs. Set up meet and greets with them ahead of the school year. Their education is one of the greatest gifts you can give them–and so, too, is your advocacy. Develop relationships with them and their families. You are never alone.

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Iterating Toward Openness

MARCH 4, 2024

It had become enough of a concern by 2007 that the OECD convened a special meeting on the topic, which resulted in significant contributions from Downes , myself , and others on the topic. The sustainability of OER efforts has been a primary concern for the open education movement from the beginning back in the 1990s.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

Leaning on local advocacy groups or representatives for regular updates saves time and keeps you informed. Translation services, for example, need to meet every child’s needs, even for the least-spoken languages, like Farsi. Leverage Legislation Staying abreast of changing guidelines can be a full-time task.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

For years, the parent advocacy group worked tirelessly to influence education policy and practices in Oakland. Young had already built considerable credibility with the district through earlier advocacy work and a city-wide literacy campaign conducted by the parent-powered organization.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Tracking Progress And Adjusting Plans Regularly tracking your progress is crucial for high school students aiming to meet their academic goals. These apps allow you to block out time for each subject, set reminders for upcoming exams and assignments, and visualize your weekly schedule.

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Catlin Tucker

JUNE 4, 2020

Making Black Lives Matter in Our Schools What We Don’t Learn About the Black Panther Party–but Should Black Muslim Meet-and-Greet: Rethinking Islamophobia Collection of articles (e.g., “A Talk to Teachers” by James Baldwin and “Black is Beautiful” by Kara Hinderlie).

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Edsurge

MARCH 5, 2024

They also help connect families in the area with child care that meets their needs. “We But in January, Seven Hills had to cap one orientation meeting at 32 providers, and the week before that, at 35. Each month, Seven Hills processes subsidy reimbursements for about 11,000 children in the region.

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The Jose Vilson

JANUARY 26, 2024

No meetings. Advocacy takes time and persistence, but the more you keep advocating this way, the more likely you are to achieve your goal. A few weeks ago, I had no intention of doing anything outside of my regular family/work duties. But last week, LuzMaria informed me of a special request. ” A few days later, I got a Zoom link.

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 29, 2024

Kathryn Meyer, left, attorney at the Center for Children’s Advocacy, and Christiana Mills, are part of the Yale Child Student Center in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Barry Zuckerman, who created the first medical-legal partnership in Boston more than 30 years ago, saw the need for family advocacy first hand during his childhood, in the 1950s.

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Digital Promise

JANUARY 13, 2021

When suddenly propelled into distance learning last spring, educators rose to the challenge to meet the needs of students and families. podcasts, videos, newsletters, infographics, narrated slides, tutorials, one-pagers), offering flexible meeting times, and leveraging various asynchronous communication methods.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 25, 2023

By the end of the meeting, they were able to secure a 30-minute time slot during the next month’s staff meeting. For my students, leading this PD session and experiencing a shift in the traditional power dynamic opened up a new sense of advocacy possibilities. What did the teacher do/not do that led you to that experience?”

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 22, 2020

They encourage self-advocacy skills and foster a growth mindset through t heir award-winning STEM curricula, college-access programs , along with a digital platform for educator professional learning. Who is TGR Foundation?

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Knowing this, teachers try to fit these lessons into their morning meetings, projects, special classes, birthday celebrations, snack times and lunch hours. Some of them introduce me to caregivers I have yet to meet, while others greet me with a hug as they enter the building on their own or hand in hand with friends.

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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. Teachers trickle in as I set out muffins and candy at each table.

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Edsurge

MAY 30, 2024

If we are going to meet the national and economic security imperatives of the CHIPS for America Program, we are going to have to figure out how to fill the hundreds of thousands of jobs we are creating and we know that reliable and affordable child care is critical to getting more women into the workforce.”

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

The nonprofit broadband advocacy group found nearly 45 million students enjoy in-school access to high-speed internet connectivity, up from 39 million in 2017. schools meet the FCC’s short-term connectivity goal of 100Mbps per 1,000 users, while less than a quarter ( 22 percent ) meet the long-term goal.

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eSchool News

JULY 29, 2024

Establish regular communication through text messages, home visits, meetings, webinars, and surveys. Provide families with guidance on rights, accommodations, self-advocacy, and navigating potential obstacles. Host feedback sessions to understand families’ perspectives on existing challenges and needed resources.

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Edsurge

JUNE 12, 2024

Leveraging this interest could be key," I proposed in the next meeting with my supervisor; with their support, I introduced the "Talk it Out Basketball" program as a way to blend their favorite hobby with meaningful discussions on emotional expression and self-worth.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Desperate for a lifeline, Hastings and Randolph managed to secure a meeting with John Antioco, the CEO of Blockbuster, in hopes of forming a partnership that would combine their online rental service with Blockbuster’s vast network of physical stores. Your success isn’t going to hinge on advocacy and movement building.

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EdNews Daily

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

For rubrics to serve as a teaching tool, as well as a valid assessment tool, they must meet certain criteria. Instead, the rubric showed not only that she had weaknesses in four areas, but also how her work didn’t meet the criteria in each of those areas. . A Tool for Self-Advocacy. Rubrics as Teaching Tools.

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eSchool News

MARCH 29, 2024

Middle and high school The most recent National Assessment of Educational Progress found that 30 percent of both eighth- and 12th-graders were unable to meet basic reading standards such as determining the meaning of familiar words or identifying explicit details from a text.

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Edsurge

MARCH 8, 2023

The physical space of the retreat offered plentiful resources to help everyone meet their needs: flexible seating, break tables for arts and crafts, snacks and affirmation envelopes for each student to write and receive encouraging letters. The group of students decided they wanted to focus their advocacy on teacher practice.

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Edsurge

JUNE 2, 2021

Leveling the (Virtual) Playing Field When parents traditionally head over to schools for meetings on students’ IEPs, which outline learning goals and support for their children, their experiences haven’t been altogether pleasant. They may not want to come into a whole IEP meeting and sit there, for various reasons, in person,” she says.

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The Jose Vilson

MAY 23, 2024

For example, while I believe some advocates have great intentions in their advocacy for the science of reading, I also think the Venn diagram of people who support back-to-basics, want to ban TikTok, and vote for policies that exacerbate inequity make a sizeable intersection.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

During a district board meeting, Ms. Cleveland’s advocacy and perseverance extended beyond mental health services as she oversaw the district-wide launch of Hazel’s at-home physical health services, where students can meet with a medical provider virtually from the comfort of their own homes at no cost, regardless of insurance status.

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eSchool News

MAY 23, 2024

A major IT challenge is providing equitable access to relevant technology for staff and students in meeting the instructional demands for today’s learners. The spotlight is on David Jarboe , Director of Instructional Technology and STEAM in Colorado’s Harrison School District Two. What is your biggest IT challenge today?

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eSchool News

JANUARY 18, 2024

OTs are trained to be holistic, big-picture thinkers, enabling them to meet clients where they are and assist them in achieving their individual goals. While one client may want to pursue a skill like handwriting, another may be more interested in developing self-advocacy, decision-making, or goal setting skills.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Teachers are often unrealistically expected to meet the individual academic needs for each child all by themselves, with little support. Today, in any given classroom, students arrive with varying degrees of knowledge and skill. They largely work alone and without opportunity to advance their careers.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 12, 2022

This week, the Aspen Institute announced its 2022 Ascend fellows, a cohort of 22 individuals hailing from a range of disciplines including medicine, research, entrepreneurship, government and policy, and nonprofit leadership and advocacy. Meet four of them below. The local level is where the rubber meets the road.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JANUARY 24, 2019

Steve Albrecht with " Coaching Skills for Library Managers and Supervisors: Getting Better Performance and Behavior From Your Employees One Meeting at a Time " on February 12th. Then, being announced today, is " Library Advocacy: Everyday Marketing Tools and Techniques " with Dr. Sue Alman on February 21st.

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Edsurge

MAY 21, 2020

But legal challenges to inclusive access programs have accumulated over the past few years, as retail companies and consumer-advocacy organizations question whether colleges, publishers and bookstores are following relevant federal regulations. And in February, nonprofit advocacy organization U.S.

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The Hechinger Report

MAY 9, 2024

The lawsuit , which was brought on behalf of current and former students by the nonprofit legal and advocacy organization Student Defense, accused La’ James of delaying financial aid payments and causing them financial hardship in violation of the Iowa Consumer Fraud Act. Most states require 1,500 hours.)

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