Edsurge

JULY 5, 2019

This responsibility goes far beyond ensuring factual accuracy; it extends to creating culturally-responsive curriculum that not only integrates the experiences of diverse cultures and historically underrepresented groups, but also actively engages cultural learning styles and scaffolds students toward freedom of thought and independence.

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eSchool News

MARCH 21, 2023

“Representation matters, and many students of color simply don’t see themselves in most traditional classroom texts. This collection helps address this issue and supports teachers in creating inclusive classrooms where stories are discussed and embraced and where students learn about each other’s culture and heritage.

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User Generated Education

FEBRUARY 26, 2017

Deep learning occurs through experiential, authentic, interactive, collaborative instructional processes. If deep learning is desired for teacher professional development, then it should reflect best practices for teaching and learning. Tinkering With Instructional Materials.

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Edsurge

MAY 27, 2020

All four scenarios laid out in the New America guide are predicated on the idea that distance learning will, in some way, be folded into every school’s plans for the coming year. Also underpinning these various scenarios is the critical need for professional learning and development over the summer.

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Digital Promise

MARCH 23, 2016

Scott Kinney has nearly 25 years of experience in the fields of professional learning and educational technology, and currently serves as Discovery Education Senior Vice President of Educational Partnerships. One of my many high school memories is learning the Pythagorean Theorem.

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eSchool News

JULY 15, 2021

CONCORD, NH (July 14, 2021) —The New Hampshire Department of Education (Department) today announced the selection of Discovery Education’s award-winning K-12 learning platform to support all New Hampshire learning environments with high quality instructional material. Discovery Education Community.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

In 2021, the New Hampshire Department of Education selected Discovery Education’s award-winning K-12 learning platform to support all New Hampshire learning environments with high quality instructional material. Since then, there have been more than one million engagements statewide for all Discovery Education resources.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 11, 2022

With almost 500 years of teaching experience combined, this year’s Extraordinary Educators are all innovative and dedicated classroom leaders whose impact does not go unnoticed,” said Rob Waldron, CEO of Curriculum Associates. “We To learn about the 2022 Extraordinary Educators, visit CurriculumAssociates.com/Extraordinary-Educators/Classes.

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Digital Promise

MARCH 23, 2016

Scott Kinney has nearly 25 years of experience in the fields of professional learning and educational technology, and currently serves as Discovery Education Senior Vice President of Educational Partnerships. One of my many high school memories is learning the Pythagorean Theorem.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

The new program extends the evidence-based classroom success of 95 Percent Group’s K-3 program, a Tier 1 solution for whole class and small group instruction, supporting explicit, structured literacy instruction. For additional information on 95 Percent Group, please visit: [link].

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Bank of rich and culturally relevant tasks: Any mathematics content management system should give teachers access to or allow them to create and import problems that represent the diverse needs of their classroom. It’s a mindset—a way of approaching the world—and any tools used in the classroom should support growing these essential skills.

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eSchool News

JULY 6, 2021

July 6, 2021— The New Mexico Public Education Department (NMPED) recently named Curriculum Associates’ i-Ready Classroom Mathematics and Ready Reading programs to its High-Quality Professional Learning (HQPL) Marketplace List for 2021. NORTH BILLERICA, Mass.,

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Edsurge

AUGUST 9, 2019

In our fourth grade professional learning committee we used “ Sydney’s World ,” a narrative roleplaying game I developed to help younger students improve their reading fluency and comprehension. The full immersion that we look to harvest every day in the classroom was evident in each student regardless of reading ability.

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Edsurge

APRIL 26, 2023

In addition to motivating teachers by building relationships rooted in trust and respect, administrators can provide teachers with the support and resources we need to be effective and successful, including professional development opportunities, mentoring and access to instructional materials and technology.

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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 Committee reviews all instructional materials in light of the state content standards.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 5, 2016

To earn these, teachers view the required materials, answer a set of questions, and then submit evidence of impact on practice such as lesson plans, instructional materials, and videos. On the administrator side , BloomBoard offers the ability to look at reports and recommend resources for professional development.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

Newark Public Schools (NPS) has approved expanding implementation of Lexia Learning’s Lexia® Core5® Reading (Core5) and Lexia® PowerUp Literacy® (PowerUp) throughout its K-5 and K-8 schools. The district’s purchase also includes Lexia Academy, the company’s eLearning platform offering on-demand professional learning courses.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Digital learning no longer occurs in just the classroom, and schools need to look at providing access in a variety of areas and at different times of days, so students without internet access at home don’t have to walk to a McDonalds or a Starbucks after school and then use an insecure WiFi network to do their homework.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 10, 2023

Throughout the year, the class of principals will participate in a flipped classroom design, where they will learn, meet, and collaborate virtually in small groups around important leadership topics. To learn about the 2023–2024 Extraordinary Educators Leadership Collaborative, visit [link].

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

NORTH BILLERICA, MA, November 8, 2021— Curriculum Associates’ i-Ready Classroom Mathematics program for Grades 6–8 recently received a Tier 1 rating by the Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE). Ratings are based on elements such as the focus, coherence, rigor, alignment, and quality of the materials.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

“These results are really striking because regardless of students’ demographic, productive use of Core5 increased the probability they didn’t experience learning loss,” said Lexia Learning President, Nick Gaehde. About Lexia Learning. Lexia® Learning, a Cambium Learning® Group company, is the structured literacy expert.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 10, 2024

To do that, though, both students and teachers must understand how math works at the conceptual level beyond memorizing formulas and learning tricks for getting to the right answer. Phonisha Hawkins : I started off as a classroom teacher. You cannot implement the materials and not have the levels and anchors of support that you need.

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edWeb.net

MAY 5, 2019

Microsoft has developed free mainstreamed non-stigmatized learning tools such as Immersive Reader, Inclusion Math, Translator and Closed Caption that empower classroom and special education teachers to create inclusive, accessible learning environments for all students. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING. About the Presenters.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 19, 2024

This understanding has deepened through my collaboration with Kathy Renfrew, whose journey from a self-proclaimed science-phobic classroom teacher to renowned STEM educator and leader illustrates the transformation that happens when educators break down traditional subject-area barriers and create truly interdisciplinary units.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

September 24, 2021— Curriculum Associates’ i-Ready Classroom Mathematics for Grades 6–8 was recently named a highly rated program by EdReports.org, an independent nonprofit that conducts evidence-based reviews of instructional materials. NORTH BILLERICA, Mass.,

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edWeb.net

MARCH 15, 2021

Limited or no access to the internet has particularly undermined their remote science learning experiences. Principal among them is pairing professional learning with quality materials to advance teacher practice in the classroom. Technology changed the scope of science teaching and learning during the pandemic.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Based on the inspiring work that has been supported by educators leading The Reading League chapters, I can confidently predict that educators will continue to be hungry to understand how to bring evidence-aligned practices and materials into their classrooms.

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eSchool News

JUNE 9, 2017

Dr. Schroeder shared the story of how Arthur Elementary School transitioned from having one computer per classroom to having a 1:1 iPad program, establishing goals for out-of-school access. States, districts and schools are also uniquely positioned to share reduce cost or no cost out-of-school access options for families. Join the Community.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The organization provides free reports and reviews online that help K-12 educators evaluate math, language arts and science instructional materials because high-quality content matters to teachers, to kids, and to their collective future. Read the full report on EdReports.org.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

As aspects of pre-pandemic life slowly emerge from nearly two years of masking, testing, and social distancing, educators are once again gathering at edtech conferences to experience the latest and greatest solutions, digital tools, and professional learning opportunities. ELMO demonstrated the ELMO Ecosystem of Classroom Solutions.

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 7, 2021

During a recent edWebinar , sponsored by Scholastic Magazines+ , the presenters offered strategies for helping students ease back into the classroom and get engaged in learning again. Scholastic Magazines+ are the simple solution to student engagement in PreK-12 learning. They lost connection last year. Join the Community.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Illustrative Mathematics (IM) and Family Engagement Lab have partnered to bridge classroom curriculum and at-home learning in elementary school mathematics. Its signature tool, FASTalk, shares engaging, at-home learning activities via text messages in each family’s home language. Learn more at IllustrativeMathematics.org.

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eSchool News

JULY 13, 2022

(July 13, 2022) — West Ada School District in Meridian, Idaho has adopted Curriculum Associates’ i-Ready Classroom Mathematics as the primary math curriculum support material for Grades K–5 for the next seven years. Its print and online grade-differentiated resources work cohesively to support the teaching and learning process.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 4, 2023

We are happy to recognize and celebrate these educators’ amazing work and achievements, as well as provide them with ongoing professional learning and networking opportunities to help them continue to grow their craft.”. To learn about the 2023 Extraordinary Educators, visit CurriculumAssociates.com/Extraordinary-Educators/Classes.

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edWeb.net

MARCH 19, 2019

During a tour of updates to SETDA’s Digital Instructional Materials Acquisition Policies for States (DMAPS) , which showcases state policies in support of digital materials, Christine Fox, Deputy Executive Director for SETDA, discussed new features like professional development information.

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 11, 2019

Organizations such as the nationalcyberwatch.org, the Center for System Security and Information Assurance (CSSIA), and the National Cybersecurity Training and Education Center (NCYTE) have a plethora of resources available, including instructional materials that can be tailored to provide students with real-world learning experiences.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 27, 2024

To support their professional growth, teachers will also have continued access to the AI Coach platform , which enables them to watch and reflect on videos of their classroom instruction, set professional goals, and receive personalized observation tips, coaching, and resources from a virtual, computerized AI coach.

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