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Announcing the 2021-2022 League of Innovative Schools Cohort

Digital Promise

Located in Mississippi, Columbus Municipal School District is committed to advancing advocacy of learners’ parents. In April 2021, the district launched monthly parent advocacy meetings focused on restorative justice, literacy, and college and career readiness.

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Student Agency is More Than Voice and Choice

A Principal's Reflections

However, we must not lose sight of the third element that comprises this concept, and that is advocacy. Image credit: [link] While voice and choice are more aligned with ownership of learning in the classroom, advocacy aligns with improving the school or district culture. There is no point in student advocacy if no action results.

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3 Shifts to Make Learning Personal

A Principal's Reflections

Student agency and technology both play a huge role throughout by empowering learners through choice, voice, and advocacy. Better outcomes rely on transforming practice in a way that kids of the present and future can relate. If kids see and understand the purpose while being challenged, then they will be asking the questions.

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Activating the Community to Support Education Innovation

Digital Promise

These presentations are authentic and unscripted, and teachers are willing to speak positively on behalf of the district’s transformation because of the thoughtful support they receive. Student advocacy reinforced Kettle Moraine’s implementation of CBE and expanded opportunities around personalized learning.

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New Approaches to Instructional Technology Coaching

Digital Promise

Coaches in Alum Rock Union School District in San Jose, California, have created collaborative presentations and portfolios to which teachers continually contribute tutorial videos, resources, and instructional artifacts to easily share best practices with one another.

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Creating A Digital Study Plan: Tips And Tools for High School Students

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This method not only improved test scores but also empowered students to take ownership of their learning, fostering independence and self-advocacy Engaging With Study Groups And Online Communities Engaging with study groups and online communities can be incredibly beneficial for high school students.

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7 Essential Leadership Guidelines for Using Generative AI in Schools

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Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast This edLeader Panel is presented by CoSN and AASA. Learn more about this edWeb broadcast, Leading and Leveraging Artificial Intelligence Tools Within K-12 School Districts , presented by CoSN and AASA, and sponsoredby ClassLink.