Dangerously Irrelevant

JANUARY 5, 2022

Workshop 3 (elementary teachers / instructional coaches) = redesigning elementary lessons for deeper learning. Workshop 4 (secondary teachers / instructional coaches) = redesigning secondary lessons for deeper learning. Workshop 2 (leadership teams) = leadership challenges related to deeper learning.

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Secondary Elementary STEM Meeting 297

Digital Promise

APRIL 25, 2023

While this basic level of access is an important starting place, it’s time to move towards a more intentional—and equitable—system for selecting the right tools to meet student needs. Schools often think about digital equity in terms of access to devices, the internet, and tools.

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EdTech Secondary System Meeting 287

A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 2, 2023

Managing budgets, developing memos, attending meetings, responding to emails and phone calls, and other tasks also consumed a significant portion of my time. For learning, consider curating data weekly and present at an upcoming staff meeting. For example, elementary will conduct walks in secondary to provide feedback and vice versa.

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Personal Learning Network Strategy Conference Assessment 542

Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 3, 2024

He uses it when he meets with each member of his team to exchange feedback at the mid-point and end of the calendar year. principal about staff meetings, kids about their helpfulness around the house) using the keep, start, stop strategy. Both he and his team members think about and provide feedback through this lens.

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Strategy Secondary Examples Meeting 524

EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 6, 2019

There is a renewed focus on CTE amid broader debates about the value of college and the student debt crisis as well as the need for viable post-secondary alternatives. MORE FROM EDTECH: Read about the roles educators play in meeting the demand for cybersecurity experts. Demand for Post-Secondary Options Drives CTE Investment.

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Secondary STEM Industry Microsoft 372

Dangerously Irrelevant

JULY 23, 2020

We will meet online at 2:00pm Eastern (USA) for 45 minutes every Tuesday between August 4 and August 25. 41-45; elementary). 45-50; secondary). Solution Tree is hosting a series of webinars this summer. Did I mention that the book study is FREE?! Our sessions will be recorded if you have to miss a date.

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Study Technology Learning Secondary 300

Catlin Tucker

JULY 30, 2023

Blended learning seamlessly weaves together online and in-person learning experiences to boost student engagement and meet the unique needs of a diverse class by providing flexible pathways through learning experiences. When students have a voice in their education, they become more engaged and invested in the process.

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Blended Learning Learning Secondary Differentiated Instruction 308

Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 28, 2020

On the other side of this tension are secondary teachers with 150+ students. Most secondary teachers are still employing a teacher-centric approach to their jobs. I wrote this book primarily for secondary teachers.

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Blended Learning Secondary Learning Assessment 343

eSchool News

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Boston – VHS Learning has once again received accreditation from the Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS), a worldwide leader in accreditation and school improvement. Our work with Middle States helps us evolve and adapt to meet the changing needs of our students and schools.”

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Secondary Learning Elementary Meeting 52

Edsurge

MARCH 27, 2024

But the ESSER “funding cliff” — the fall deadline for districts to allocate money from the final disbursement of Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief grants — isn’t a singular culprit behind the staff cuts that are rolling out around the country. In many cases, that means educator layoffs are coming.

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Secondary Analysis Trends Elementary 146

eSchool News

JUNE 20, 2023

To help support and encourage the adoption of safety technology in schools, many states have passed Alyssa’s Law , which requires all public elementary and secondary school buildings to be equipped with a silent panic alarm connected to local law enforcement.

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Secondary Elementary Data Meeting 114

The Hechinger Report

MAY 2, 2024

In Molly Long’s kindergarten class at Burrus Elementary in Hendersonville, Tenn., Manipulating numbers in different ways, part of a supplemental math curriculum for Murphy’s whole class at Hilltop Elementary in this suburb of Philadelphia, is an attempt to address those problems. Students are meeting their goals far faster now.

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Elementary Instructional Materials Report Data 145

eSchool News

OCTOBER 8, 2024

These problems not only make learning math difficult; they also persist into adulthood, affecting a person’s ability to balance a checkbook, plan a budget, be on time for meetings, and perform many other tasks we take for granted every day. States with similar laws include Arkansas, Colorado, Louisiana, Virginia, and West Virginia.

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Elementary Secondary Survey Outcomes 125

Edsurge

JANUARY 10, 2022

Compared to workers in offices or remote jobs, teachers have always had a harder time keeping up with the varying needs of adult life: car repairs, doctors’ appointments, meeting a plumber. At elementary schools, we’d have to get rid of the 1 teacher/1 class/5 days equation. that would keep them in the classroom. So let’s imagine.

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Secondary Elementary Advocacy Meeting 218

eSchool News

MARCH 22, 2024

Conversations around the benefits of esports have centered on collegiate and secondary levels, but recently, the conversation has expanded to include elementary esports, too. Here are 6 tips to start an elementary program. How can schools create esports programs and teams? Where are esports tournaments held?

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Elementary STEM Secondary Digital Learning 112

Edsurge

MARCH 24, 2023

Typically, we tend to associate SEL programs with elementary-aged students. According to a nationally representative RAND report published in 2020, elementary teachers reported higher levels of school support for SEL than secondary teachers did. Parents, educators, community leaders and everyday citizens need to meet the moment.

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Elementary Secondary Report System 171

Digital Promise

MAY 23, 2023

The school team initially sought to find another SIS that would better meet their needs, believing the issue as a “selection” problem. The school team initially sought to find another SIS that would better meet their needs, believing the issue as a “selection” problem.

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EdTech Learning System Groups 236

eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2024

This article explores the significance of digital tools in social studies instruction, delving into their benefits, implications, and the emerging capabilities of artificial intelligence (AI) in both elementary and secondary settings.

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Study Tools Khan Academy Analysis 107

eSchool News

OCTOBER 16, 2024

We are dedicated to meeting instructional needs by offering engaging and rigorous courses led by certified teachers. VHS Learning is accredited by Middle States Association Commission on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) and the Accrediting Commission for Schools, Western Association of Schools and Colleges (ACS WASC).

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Course Secondary Learning Elementary 60

EdTech Magazine

JULY 24, 2020

So, what options do districts have to best meet the needs of their students and employees during this trying time? billion Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Fund , $3 billion Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER) Fund and $307.5 Most people are saying that won’t be true this time.”.

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Guidelines Secondary Mobility Laptops 195

EdTech Magazine

JULY 23, 2020

So, what options do districts have to best meet the needs of their students and employees during this trying time? billion Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Fund , $3 billion Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER) Fund and $307.5 Most people are saying that won’t be true this time.”.

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Guidelines Secondary Mobility Laptops 195

The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 10, 2021

She has made the Bammy Awards finals for Secondary High School Educator in 2014 and for blogging in 2015. Assessment is part of what teachers have to do in school. Although it is required, we teachers can make sure we assess with respect. Although it is required, we teachers can make sure we assess with respect.

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Assessment How To BYOD Twitter 458

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Our students are spread across 31 elementary schools, two pre-K schools, and seven secondary schools. Meeting standards and managing devices One of our first challenges was that Massachusetts has specific digital literacy and computer science standards that are a bit different than the national CSTA standards used by many other states.

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Schoology Secondary Microsoft Digital Citizenship 108

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Across the country, elementary school teachers and leaders report that children are entering kindergarten worse off than their peers of the past. But many kids — and an increasing number over the last four years — lack access to the resources and experiences that introduce those skills to them before they start elementary school.

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Elementary Accessibility Examples Secondary 148

Edsurge

MAY 22, 2023

This week marks one year since an unspeakable act of violence was carried out in an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas. One year since a gunman stole the lives of 19 fourth graders and two teachers at Robb Elementary. We did meet with some counselors from Sandy Hook to get some guidance from their experiences.

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Secondary Training System Elementary 187

eSchool News

JUNE 13, 2022

They are also better prepared to meet the needs of diverse learners. “However, principals who receive high-quality training feel better equipped to handle the real-world demands of the role and tend to stay in their jobs longer.

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Policies Survey Secondary Study 131

eSchool News

MAY 29, 2024

Today 95 Percent Group LLC , the trusted source for comprehensive, proven literacy solutions, announced the Missouri Department of Elementary & Secondary Education approved its 95 Phonics Core Program ®, 95 Literacy Intervention System , and Sound Wall Classroom Kit as recommended English Language Arts Supplemental Resources.

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Groups Resources Secondary Elementary 56

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Things are certainly changing in classrooms, schools, and districts, as edtech tools, digital learning resources, and instructional strategies evolve to meet the needs of every learner. From cybersecurity and STEM learning to AI and professional development, every aspect of education is set to see new advances in 2024.

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Education STEM Trends EdTech 132

eSchool News

AUGUST 13, 2024

In elementary education, incorporating hands-on activities, promoting group work, and using visual aids are crucial for effective learning. In secondary education, challenging students with abstract thinking, encouraging debate and discussion, and assigning independent projects are key strategies for promoting deeper learning.

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Differentiated Instruction Strategy Secondary Groups 110

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

To help, the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (MA DESE) partnered with VHS Learning to create the STEM Advanced Placement Access Expansion Opportunity , which enables up to 1,500 students within the state to take free AP® courses during the 2022-2023 academic year. Boston – Feb.

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STEM Course Secondary Elementary 83

EdTech Magazine

JULY 28, 2020

So, what options do districts have to best meet the needs of their students and employees during this trying time? billion Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Fund , $3 billion Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER) Fund and $307.5 Most people are saying that won’t be true this time.”.

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Guidelines Secondary Mobility Laptops 150

eSchool News

JUNE 10, 2024

With families looking for and considering alternative forms of education and new schools for their children, it’s important to leverage remaining funds to effectively support digital learning initiatives that meet the needs of students, families, and educators.

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Strategy Blended Learning Digital Learning Outcomes 106

Edsurge

APRIL 1, 2022

For over a year, EdSurge has been exploring how school communities are adapting to meet the needs of all learners as they face the 2021-22 school year through our Voices of Change project. These conversations revealed the value of exploring the distinction between these terms and their implications for student and educator well-being.

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Secondary Groups Meeting Education 169

Edsurge

JULY 7, 2022

Schools have been able to hold virtual meetings and use digital documents for parents who are at work, which has helped with parent-teacher conferences and meetings about individualized education programs, or IEPs, for students with a disability.

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Conference Broadband EdTech Secondary 146

eSchool News

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Schools can use these courses to provide students with additional options to help meet scheduling challenges. In addition, VHS Learning now offers a selection of flexibly paced AP® courses that start on a weekly rolling schedule. Students can register for Flexible courses anytime and begin their course on Monday of each week through December.

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Secondary Course Learning Elementary 103

MIND Research Institute

APRIL 24, 2020

Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund , or ESSERF, $13.2 GEERF is designed with flexibility in mind, giving governors discretion to determine how to best meet the needs of students, schools (including charter and non-public schools), and other education organizations. Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund , $14.25

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Secondary Elementary Resources Meeting 93

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. This last year, we wrote and received a grant allowing us to install STEAM labs in all of our elementary and middle schools.

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Advocacy Secondary Elementary Meeting 56