eSchool News

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

BOSTON – Adaptive learning company HMH today announced HMH Performance Suite –a first-of-its-kind teaching and learning solution that integrates assessment, Tier 1 curriculum and instruction to harmonize K-12 classroom teaching practices on a single platform.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

While it may seem convenient to provide instructional materials in students’ native languages, relying too heavily on translations can hinder ELLs’ progress in developing language proficiency and content mastery. By using strategies that focus on both language and content, we can help all students thrive.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

As a current STEM teacher in North New Jersey and a Google Certified Trainer, Billy focuses on implementing cutting-edge instructional design and is co-author of “connecting Your Students with the Virtual World.” Training and Founding Partner at Evolving Educators.

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Marketplace K-12

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

The post School Instructional Materials Market Takes Major Year-to-Date Hit in Sales appeared first on Market Brief. The first seven months of 2020 were tough ones for PreK-12 publishers, according to an analysis by an industry group.

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Hapara

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Here are practical strategies for turning technology into a tool for inclusivity and empowerment, not a barrier to learning. Positive behavior strategies make the classroom expectations for learners clear and consistent. Access to technology helps teams align on IEP strategies and shared expectations.

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Education Elements

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

As more and more high-quality instructional materials (HQIM) become available, we have noticed a tension with districts across the country between being excited about the opportunities for new, rigorous materials, and the concern about when and how to get started. These components include:

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The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 20, 2017

My strategy of Kaizen innovation is that I “innovate like a turtle.” 4 – Use Student Feedback to Shape Learning with Just in Time Learning Strategies. There are several strategies a teacher could use today, however, each of them has limitations and reasons teachers don’t. An Instructional Coach.

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Doug Levin

FEBRUARY 25, 2016

I’ve established that I am a fan of open educational resources (OER) and think that K-12 educators and policymakers would benefit from thinking more deeply about the ownership of instructional materials. appeared first on EdTech Strategies. A big tip of my hat goes out to @sandramc59 for inspiring the theme of this post.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 19, 2024

The engaging power of phenomena-based STEM Through our collaboration, Kathy and I have focused on making NGSS more accessible and practical by helping educators understand how to teach STEM effectively without having to reinvent implementation strategies.

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Education Elements

MAY 2, 2022

In our work with districts across the country, we frequently hear questions about instructional materials–from how to select high quality programs that match their needs, to building processes that are inclusive of key stakeholders, to developing sustainable processes for regularly reviewing and refining curriculum, just to name a few.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 21, 2024

Imagine Learning EL Education aligns with the concept of high-quality instructional materials (HQIMs). The science of reading distills vast knowledge into practical strategies to help all students become proficient readers, emphasizing a comprehensive approach that includes word recognition, language comprehension and bridging skills.

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Digital Promise

MAY 21, 2018

This involves identifying vocabulary that students have to understand in order to access curriculum content; understanding the semantic and syntactic complexity of the language used in written instructional materials; and knowing the ways in which students are expected to use language to complete each learning task.

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User Generated Education

FEBRUARY 26, 2017

Too often, facilitation centers on giving strategies to teachers rather than coaching them on how to deliver the strategies to students. Instead, more professional learning time should be spent helping teachers plan, develop materials, and practice delivering the strategies with colleague support. ( [link] ).

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 10, 2017

In states that mix adoption and local control, like Utah, a commission reviews, vets and ultimately recommends instructional materials, although districts have final say. However, this important work provides strategies that states can leverage to provide leadership for their LEAs.” Each state operates differently.

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Edsurge

MAY 31, 2023

UDL is based on the principle that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to teaching and learning and that instructional materials and methods should be flexible and adaptable to the needs of all students. In short, UDL is a launching point for providing personalized learning experiences.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

The transition to nontraditional instruction required educators to consider not only students’ access to technology and instructional materials, but of adequate food and necessities often provided by schools. Non Traditional Instruction is showing that districts all over the world are capable of quickly devising new strategies.

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Doug Levin

FEBRUARY 21, 2016

Buoyed by examples of new and significant commitments to OER by companies large and small, governments of all levels, and schools, it is easy to see that the future of instructional materials over the next decade will look very different than it has over the last decade. K-12 OER Movement appeared first on EdTech Strategies.

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eSchool News

MARCH 31, 2023

.— The Arkansas Department of Education’s Division of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) recently named Curriculum Associates’ Magnetic Reading Foundations to its list of high-quality instructional materials (HQIM) for foundational skills in English language arts.

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Doug Levin

JULY 7, 2016

Four, we must ensure that all instructional materials – no matter their form or medium – remain available for public inspection and review. There simply is no room for instructional black boxes in public education. Students should not have to trade their privacy in exchange for a free, high-quality public education.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

EdReports.org is an independent nonprofit that evaluates instructional materials for quality and standards alignment. It is a gold-standard leader in helping teachers and administrators identify the highest-quality instructional materials.

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Edsurge

MARCH 16, 2023

One recommendation from “Where Teachers Thrive” is ensuring that schools provide teachers with appropriate curricula and materials, rather than expecting teachers to devise or find their own. That’s echoed in the Texas report, which cites studies showing that teachers report spending hours a week searching for instructional materials.

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Marketplace K-12

DECEMBER 3, 2018

Texas is one of the biggest K-12 markets in the country and recently released its list of approved educational materials. The post Texas, a Prized K-12 Market, Approves Wave of Instructional Materials appeared first on Market Brief.

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The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 31, 2022

The vast majority secured teaching positions in schools using the instructional materials written by Irene Fountas and Gay Su Pinnell or Units of Study, from the Teachers College Reading and Writing Project at Columbia University. If we are truly to reconsider efforts to improve reading instruction, I offer two ideas.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Key points: Engage students actively for deeper learning and enhanced academic outcomes Enhance learning through active participation, collaboration, and critical thinking skills Stay up to date on the latest in classroom learning trends Active learning strategies engage students in the learning process, fostering deeper understanding and retention.

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Neo LMS

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

The rapid pace of change in terms of mobile devices adoption in the classroom has sometimes obscured thoughtful evaluation of the efficacy of current mobile learning strategies or the examination of how and why certain types of implementations affected student achievement more than others. Measuring the results.

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Edsurge

MAY 25, 2020

Any college professor who noticed a dramatic drop-off in attendance and participation in virtual courses that tried to preserve the existing lecture format could benefit from strategies K-12 educators learn in teacher-preparation programs regarding how to structure classroom time.

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eSchool News

JULY 12, 2024

. “Imagine Learning is dedicated to solving real problems for educators by integrating AI to reduce teachers’ workloads, which will enable them to focus more on direct student engagement,” said Sari Factor , Vice Chair and Chief Strategy Officer of Imagine Learning.

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Digital Promise

MARCH 23, 2016

If education stakeholders want to fully realize the return on the technology investments being made in school systems nationwide, teachers must have more professional development to successfully integrate new technologies into instruction and develop innovative lessons that leverage technology to support the success of all learners.

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Edsurge

MAY 21, 2018

—Natalie Franzi, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Middletown Township Schools 2. Empower teachers to personalize instruction Ultimately, it comes down to the teacher. No advancement in classroom technology or instructional materials will ever have the impact of a passionate, empowered teacher.

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Edsurge

MARCH 13, 2019

Woody Marshall had seen this business strategy before. Boosted by Broadband Core to the company’s offering is its leveled reading tool, which lets teachers and students find instructional materials that challenge students based on their Lexile-measured reading level. Attract users with a free product.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

It’s that most conversations about a school’s expenses don’t sync up to what’s happening in the classroom—the instruction, materials, and tools that shape the educational experience for teachers and students. This will demand a careful communication strategy. The problem is not that these conversations are dry.

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Tom Murray

JUNE 3, 2016

With support from ED, state leaders, and new platforms for curation and discovery, there has never been a more exciting time to rethink traditional, static instructional materials. As with any instructional materials, quality is key. Selecting the grade level and content area. Curating and creating content.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 26, 2021

One key finding in the report and the full survey : Teachers’ instructional materials didn’t necessarily change to meet the needs of remote instruction. The results revealed that they “tend to be those geared for synchronous instruction”—that is, for live direct teaching. What About That App Behind the Curtain?

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

Create high-quality curriculum and assessments for English learners in STEM Curriculum developers, teachers and researchers should work together to develop instructional materials and resources that take into account the range of English learners’ needs.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Only 21 states have any kind of dedicated state funding for technology, and this can range from just digital instructional materials (e.g. State Funding States vary drastically in the funds they make available for K-12 technology. software and electronic textbooks, as is the case in New Mexico ) to physical devices (e.g.

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eSchool News

APRIL 3, 2020

By providing all students access to high-quality college and career-ready curriculum, and up-to-date instructional materials, tools, computers, and related technology, schools can not only break down the equity barriers, but also prepare their students for a lifetime of success.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

When we examine what are active learning teaching strategies, these strategies empower educators to create interactive classrooms where students actively participate, collaborate, and apply knowledge to real-world situations. What are active learning teaching strategies? What are three active learning strategies?

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