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.

Advocacy 176

Advocacy Trends Groups Meeting 176

The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

Community-led advocacy can push for AI systems that reflect diverse needs. Driving policy changes. Policies that require equity-focused design in AI systems might include mandates for diverse training data, community oversight in algorithm development and regular audits to ensure AI systems are fair and inclusive.

Policies 70

Policies Comparison System Data 70

Iterating Toward Openness

AUGUST 27, 2019

They were relatively easy to tell apart from one another and advocacy was rather straight forward. As the movement grew and more people began advocating for the adoption of OER in place of traditionally copyrighted materials in classes, some advocates chose to make cost the primary focus of their advocacy.

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OER Advocacy Policies Libraries 112

eSchool News

DECEMBER 10, 2021

The new statistics come from the 2021 State of Computer Science Education: Accelerating Action Through Advocacy , released by Code.org, the Computer Science Teachers Association, and the Expanding Computing Education Pathways Alliance. For the first time, a slim majority of all U.S.

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Advocacy Analysis Data Policies 103

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 7, 2024

But restorative justice is not just about addressing behavior problems; it’s also about addressing the underlying issues driving those behaviors, often stemming from trauma, neglect or systemic injustices. Reflecting on my journey from fear to advocacy, I am reminded of the transformative power of restorative justice.

Advocacy 128

Advocacy Accessibility System STEM 128

eSchool News

APRIL 11, 2024

The kids that aren’t in algebra by eighth grade, they can do that still,” said Julia Kaufman, a senior policy researcher at RAND, and the lead author of the report, “but they would have to do something special to get there,” such as doubling up on math or taking a summer class.

Survey 107

Survey Elementary Policies Report 107

Dangerously Irrelevant

AUGUST 4, 2015

We have extracurricular STEM programs that will make up the difference. State department educational policy advocacy: “Evidence-based” or puffery? You think we want an active, engaged citizenry? We want sheep who will passively believe whatever we tell them! And of course we’ll cut science classes.

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Advocacy Policies STEM Outcomes 100

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 7, 2023

The retention policy is part of a state law passed in 2021 that was meant to boost long-lagging reading scores and stem pandemic learning losses. The school has identified 12 third graders to receive extra reading support, but far more than that could face retention under a new state policy.

Elementary 131

Elementary Policies Advocacy Report 131

Dangerously Irrelevant

JULY 9, 2015

Budgets reflect policy priorities. I don’t know what the answer is, particularly since educators in Iowa can’t strike and don’t want to put policy interests above the day-to-day needs of their students. Roark is correct about our tone but I will also note that educators’ current policy advocacy is not working.

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Policies Advocacy Social Media Conference 100

The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 14, 2018

Dr. Moran has appeared on the cover of Education Week’s Digital Directions magazine as a “National Mover and Shaker” for her advocacy of a curricular digital integration model, which will be featured in an upcoming profile by Edutopia. Congress to accelerate innovation in education.

Chromebook 288

Chromebook Study Company Assessment 288

The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 9, 2024

One out of 10 Black students in the eighth grade math scores were scoring basic or above,” saidKristen Hengtgen, a senior policy analyst at the nonprofit advocacy group EdTrust, referring to last year’s National Assessment of Educational Progress, known as the Nation’s Report Card.

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Groups Report Robotics STEM 145

The Hechinger Report

JUNE 20, 2023

Under federal law, it is illegal to bar a child from receiving the same education as their peers based on conditions stemming from their disability. Resource allocation is a decision, and school districts have decided not to invest,” said Meghan Moyer, public policy director for the nonprofit advocacy organization Disability Rights Oregon. “I

Advocacy 118

Advocacy Elementary Report Training 118

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 29, 2024

Credit: Ariel Gilreath/The Hechinger Report The recent local funding initiatives across the country are focused on younger children — namely infants and toddlers — more than ever before, said Diane Girouard, a senior state policy analyst with Child Care Aware, a nonprofit group that researches and advocates for child care access and funding. “In

Report 130

Report Policies Trends Advocacy 130

The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 29, 2018

Dr. Moran has appeared on the cover of Education Week’s Digital Directions magazine as a “National Mover and Shaker” for her advocacy of a curricular digital integration model, which will be featured in an upcoming profile by Edutopia. Congress to accelerate innovation in education.

Elementary 292

Elementary Assessment Company Maker Movement 292

The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Related: ‘Kids who have less, need more’: The fight over school funding School funding stems from three major sources: federal, state and local. While there will certainly be differences in state policies, school district size and budgets, more states and districts should heed the lessons, both good and bad, from California.

Report 126

Report Case Study Advocacy Study 126

Edsurge

MAY 24, 2023

The state partnered with Asian Americans Advancing Justice Chicago (AAAJ Chicago) — a local advocacy organization focused on advancing civil rights and racial equity, which advocated for the passage of the TEAACH Act — to support implementation. But it is a process, one that requires reflection and a growth mindset.

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Training Advocacy Resources Instructional Materials 157

The Hechinger Report

MAY 2, 2022

My friends without such advocacy found themselves systematically excluded from certain courses by the invisible hand of adults who did not know them and used the school schedule to cajole them toward courses and pathways that, over time, calcified and shaped their identities — and aspirations.

Course 132

Course Accessibility Advocacy Outcomes 132

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

But providers will close, said Lauren Hogan, the managing director of policy and professional advancement at the National Association for the Education of Young Children. Giggles & Wiggles changed its policy so kids could no longer bring their own breakfast — they would all wait to eat together so that Alex was safe. Nelson said.

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Industry Policies Advocacy Survey 172

The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 17, 2023

Camp organizers hope they’ll turn their schools into centers for climate action and press school administrators and legislators for new policies and investments. This past winter, she attended a precursor event to the camp in Philadelphia, at which students got an introduction to the Sunrise Movement and climate advocacy.

How To 91

How To Advocacy Learning Policies 91

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 9, 2018

Its transfer-friendly strategy stems partly from the university’s history and culture; the stern, stiff-collared and mostly bearded countenances of its presidents staring down from portraits in the main administration building testify to its 1891 founding by a Christian denomination similar to the Quakers called the Church of the Brethren.

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Report STEM Course Comparison 110

MiddleWeb

NOVEMBER 13, 2016

In the STEM education arena, teacher leaders are particularly crucial. Anne Jolly deeply believes that well-informed and skilled teacher leaders are the most valuable assets we have at all levels. How to provide leadership? She fills in the picture.

STEM 40

STEM How To Advocacy Education 40

The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 1, 2018

Jennifer Pokempner, director of child welfare policy at Juvenile Law Center, a legal advocacy group in Philadelphia, said the Seita program is “seen as a model.” He graduated from JW Sexton High School, a STEM-focused magnet school, in 2016. From foster care to college.

System 111

System Study Policies Report 111

The Hechinger Report

JULY 30, 2018

Most states have something on the books to encourage competency-based options, but only about a half-dozen have loosened seat-time dictates enough to dispense with grade levels, according to Matt Williams, chief operating officer and vice president of policy and advocacy for the personalized-learning nonprofit KnowledgeWorks.

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Report Personalized Learning Assessment System 111

The Hechinger Report

MAY 19, 2024

Department of the Interior in May 2022 identified more than 400 Indian boarding schools, across dozens of states and former territories, as part of a system that directly targeted children “in the pursuit of a policy of cultural assimilation.” The investigation found evidence of at least 53 burial sites for children.

Education 137

Education Report Data Course 137

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The implementation also helped address challenges with certifications and staffing for their early college high school and STEM high school–when they no longer had a university partner providing physical education credits, Edmentum filled that gap with highly qualified, state-certified teachers and award-winning curriculum.

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Edmentum Education Libraries Advocacy 118

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 26, 2019

It is not good policy to keep Puerto Rico economically on a downturn in what feels like an endless loop of economic underperformance. It is not good policy to keep Puerto Rico economically on a downturn in what feels like an endless loop of economic underperformance,” said Aponte, who also served as U.S. Department of Education.

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Dropout Report Accessibility Study 111

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

SEPTEMBER 13, 2013

.; Paloma Garcia-Lopez - Executive Director, Maker Education Initiative - "Maker Movement: Making More Makers" Jeanne Century - Director of Research and Evaluation and Science Education, Outlier Research and Evaluation, CEMSE, University of Chicago - "Is it STEM or Just Good Practice?"

STEM 45

STEM Maker Movement MOOC Conference 45

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JANUARY 31, 2018

Paid registration is required [link] About the Summit In a time of increased cultural diversity, global connectivity, and polarization of perspectives, how can leaders in classrooms, schools, districts, and education policy arenas support students with the competencies to thrive in college, careers, and as citizens in diverse communities?

Advocacy 48

Advocacy Competency Based Learning Study Policies 48

MindShift

JUNE 23, 2021

This year’s Dismantling White Supremacy Culture in Schools (DWSC) Conference focused on how teachers can work towards antiracist practices to bring about policy changes and create positive outcomes for students. Students Seeing Themselves in STEM. How do we create more anti-racist schools? They have embedded mathematics in them.” .

Strategy 43

Strategy Conference STEM Advocacy 43

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Newsletters Why : Advocacy, community connections, sharing resources, showcasing student work How : Wakelet , Padlet , Smore , Google Slides, PPT “A newsletter is a wonderful way of advocating [for your library], Holzweiss said. Overwhelmingly, public school library policy would prohibit students from posting while at school.

Libraries 98

Libraries Social Media Handbook eBook 98

Edsurge

MARCH 27, 2017

I learned things like metacognition, self advocacy, motivation, determination, resiliency. You’re a education policy wonk, right? Mary Jo Madda ( @MJMadda ) is Senior Editor at EdSurge, as well as a former STEM middle school teacher and administrator. You have to do it differently. Let me know! BGerwitz12 on Twitter.

Learning 60

Learning System Advocacy Technology 60

The Hechinger Report

JUNE 17, 2018

But many of the 747 charters have implemented policies that critics say make it difficult for lower-income families to access them. In 2016, Southwest Georgia STEM Charter School launched in Randolph County. Related: How the federal government abandoned the Brown v. Board of Education decision.

Report 112

Report Company Data Meeting 112

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

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Government and Policy Updates: Stay informed about government policies and updates related to education. Changes in education policy can significantly impact teaching practices, curriculum development, and school management. Education Podcasts and Web Series: Listen to education-focused podcasts and watch web series.

Trends 52

Trends Education Robotics Blended Learning 52

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

DECEMBER 12, 2017

Paid registration is required [link] About the Summit In a time of increased cultural diversity, global connectivity, and polarization of perspectives, how can leaders in classrooms, schools, districts, and education policy arenas support students with the competencies to thrive in college, careers, and as citizens in diverse communities?

Advocacy 3

Advocacy Competency Based Learning Study Policies 3

Fractus Learning

FEBRUARY 1, 2017

But I don’t see my advocacy as a zero-sum game. More women than in the past are graduating from college in the STEM fields, and for the first time, women make up the majority of law school students. People often question me on why I’m not advocating for girls and empowering them instead.

Advocacy 40

Advocacy Knowledge Base Accessibility Report 40

The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 3, 2016

But the annual celebrating of New York City’s feats ignores deeper differences, say educators and education policy experts, who contend that those upstate cities exist in an entirely different world. In Rochester, for example, just 6.7 percent of kids scored proficient on English tests. Syracuse’s Washington Square Neighborhood.

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Common Core Elementary Examples Comparison 40