A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 22, 2012

I am extremely excited that my second book is now available through Solution Tree entitled What Principals Need to Know About Teaching and Learning Science. It was a great deal of fun co-authoring this book with Keith Devereaux , one of my Science teachers at New Milford High School.

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Resources Program Evaluation Assessment Strategy 219

More Verbs

AUGUST 1, 2015

In order to create a high performing, learning-focused 1to1 initiative, this is where to move the needle: Leadership skilled at building a high level of buy-in with educators, students and parents/community. Teachers focusing technology on learning more than devices & tools. Technology in support of learning.

Learning 150

Learning Common Core Program Evaluation Professional Learning 150

MIND Research Institute

MARCH 5, 2021

A new bar has been set for state-grants-funded digital math programs evaluation. The Utah STEM Action Center has released its 2020 annual report , which includes the results of their comprehensive statewide program evaluation. What does the report say about K-12 math software?

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Program Evaluation STEM Analysis Software 52

Doug Levin

APRIL 21, 2016

.” This letter marked the launch of the implementation of the first federal program dedicated to ensuring universal access to information and communications technology for improved teaching and learning in the nation’s schools. Rationale for Obama administration FY 2011 program consolidation (i.e.,

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Policies Technology Program Evaluation Education 150

The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 23, 2016

His research focuses on on professional development and teacher change, program evaluation, assessment of student learning, grading and reporting, instructional effectiveness, and educational reform. Listen on: BAM Radio Network | iTunes | Stitche r . Should we be averaging grades?

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Program Evaluation Assessment Twitter Course 150

The Hechinger Report

MAY 8, 2019

Seventh grade students offer feedback on projects by sixth graders at Stony Brook School, where about 40 students in each grade get interdisciplinary, project-based learning. It’s a cool way to learn something,” Roman said. Instead of learning and taking a test. Related: How to unlock students’ internal drive for learning.

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Student Engagement Learning Program Evaluation Case Study 112

The Hechinger Report

MAY 15, 2020

Now, early learning advocates are even more worried about the state’s youngest learners. Related: Mississippi’s high-quality pre-K program may ramp up to serve more kids. Early education experts argue that some of the most beneficial aspects of preschool, such as learning to share and socializing with peers, can’t be replicated online.

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Guidelines Laptops Learning Digital Divide 115

Edsurge

JUNE 16, 2020

Add to that the costs of designing and implementing new remote learning programs, on top of childcare, transportation, and everything else that will inevitably increase the cost of doing business. The Learning Policy Institute calculates the cost of distance learning at about $500 per student for a total of $3.7

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Policies EdTech Program Evaluation Outcomes 175

Digital Promise

JULY 13, 2016

Recognizing that transformation, especially digital transformation, is complex and sometimes “messy,” Digital Promise is launching a second cohort of our Leadership Coaching program to support K-12 leaders working towards transforming learning in their districts through technology. Establishing Goals and Program Evaluation.

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Program Evaluation Technology Support Professional Learning Assessment 120

Edsurge

JUNE 12, 2018

Many school-based social-emotional learning (SEL) programs are widely used, for example. When these programs are well-implemented, they have academic, social, and emotional benefits. This article is part of an upcoming Guide exploring Social Emotional Learning, sponsored by Newsela. Directive materials are useful.

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Assessment Program Evaluation Data Report 115

ET Magazine

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Monday, March 3 Opening Keynote: A Conversation With Zaretta Hammond Dr. Liz Brooke, Chief Learning Officer at Lexia, will speak with Zaretta Hammond, author of Culturally Responsive Teaching & the Brain.

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Program Evaluation Advocacy Strategy Outcomes 52

MIND Research Institute

JANUARY 16, 2018

To illustrate and promote this new paradigm, we’ve created a program evaluation rubric. Download the Program Evaluation Rubric (with ST Math notation). Download the Program Evaluation Rubric (blank). We’ve already been able to do just that in grades 3, 4 and 5.

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Study EdTech Program Evaluation Assessment 99

The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

Researchers have long hypothesized that teachers’ unconscious attitudes and prejudices may limit learning and degrade the educational experiences of Black youth. Chin is a doctoral candidate in education policy and program evaluation at Harvard University. Related: Teachers go to school on racial bias.

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Program Evaluation Policies Education Data 112

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

In preparation for several upcoming significant historical, cultural and societal events, the Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration (CILC) has curated a list of live, interactive virtual field trips that educators can access to enrich discussions surrounding Black History Month, President’s Day, Women’s History Month and Earth Day.

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Program Evaluation Education Report Libraries 106

eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2024

Special education students should have their ambitions, interests, and talents acknowledged and encouraged, while also taking into consideration the learning supports needed for them to succeed. Regardless of ability, all students are entitled to access the resources that help them develop a successful and fulfilling post-secondary plan.

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Secondary Education Program Evaluation Training 125

edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Inventory your current programs. Create a matrix of what programs and supports you already have, which populations they support, and who is leading the programs. Evaluate the efficacy of current programs. Instead, look at the three tiers of MTSS. Find out what’s working, what isn’t, and where you have gaps.

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Program Evaluation Data Strategy Meeting 109

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 15, 2013

Join me Wednesday, April 17th, for a live and interactive FutureofEducation.com conversation with Elliot Washor and Charles Mojkowski on their new book, Leaving to Learn : How Out-of-School Learning Increases Student Engagement and Reduces Dropout Rates. It''s called leaving to learn. Log in at [link]. Elliot Washor , Ed.D.

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Blackboard Dropout Program Evaluation Learning 67

Digital Promise

MARCH 10, 2015

Do you think others could learn from the way you conduct ed-tech pilots to inform product decisions? Digital Promise is crowdsourcing best practices for piloting learning technology tools, and we want to hear from you! And, we’ll highlight the best examples from across the country on our website for others to learn from.

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Robotics Education Competency Based Learning Program Evaluation 120

EdNews Daily

DECEMBER 20, 2019

limited data collection, limited program evaluation?, Learning Partnerships: Teachers, students, staff, and the community are informed and active partners in planning for, and implementing, an inclusive Empowered Learners strategy.?. ? And in fact, just three years earlier D.C. no vision or coordination, no standardization?,

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Future Ready Digital Divide Digital Learning Broadband 130

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Is the investment producing the anticipated learning outcome or behavior change amongst students, staff, and administration? This is the kind of work that Schenectady City Schools in New York has been advancing with their return on investment program evaluation model. If it is, the investment should grow.

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Data Program Evaluation Report Instructional Materials 137

MIND Research Institute

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

Having seen the impact at other schools, Gaines knew that the program would fit right in with Robeson's culture. The aspect of ST Math where you put in the effort, try hard, make mistakes, learn from your mistakes--that really resonated with our teachers, families and leadership.”. Interested in learning more about ST Math?

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Program Evaluation Elementary Outcomes Assessment 74

Edsurge

AUGUST 29, 2016

Technology has been a key component in the planting, fertilization, growth and eventually, the blossoming of new statewide initiatives including distance education and new professional learning opportunities for educators that have benefitted students in a variety of ways. I’ve got some experience with this from the past eight years.

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EdTech Edcamps Course Program Evaluation 111

Edsurge

APRIL 29, 2019

Xello’s strategies and techniques to ensure all your students graduate future ready: Discover the five ways online career learning gets kids excited about their future. Learn the five key steps for empowering students to take control of long-term planning. Download this handy program evaluation and buying checklist.

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Future Ready Software Program Evaluation Secondary 130

ExcelinEd

JUNE 19, 2019

States are exploring next generation learning to provide schools with the flexibility and support needed to ensure students graduate prepared for college or career. The report uses data and information gathered during a review of these programs in all 50 states and Washington, D.C., Next Generation Learning Programs in the U.S.

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Guidelines Learning Policies Program Evaluation 51

Iterating Toward Openness

AUGUST 31, 2022

It should surprise no one that media comparison studies find no significant difference in student learning. Why would students who use a pencil learn more than students who use a pen? Why would students who read an openly licensed textbook learn more than students who read a traditionally copyrighted textbook?

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OER Outcomes Comparison Study 197

The Hechinger Report

JULY 19, 2018

Editor’s note: This story led off this week’s Future of Learning newsletter, which is delivered free to subscribers’ inboxes every Tuesday with trends and top stories about education innovation. Sign up for the Future of Learning newsletter. Future of Learning. Mississippi Learning. Subscribe today!

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Program Evaluation Trends Elementary Robotics 91

Digital Promise

DECEMBER 13, 2018

By connecting data across silos, the DataHUB will allow researchers and program evaluators to measure the effectiveness of programs in new ways. One promising pattern shows how investments in CTE programs at the high school level are resulting in higher wages for graduates.

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Data Industry Program Evaluation Training 120

Education with Technology

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

Technology can play a critical role in the learning process. Here are some questions about assessment and mobile learning to think about as you plan for your mobile learning. Who/ What will assess the students’ mobile learning? D) an online program evaluates learning. assesses the learning.

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Mobile Learning Mobility Assessment Tablets 40

Edsurge

MAY 21, 2019

Everyone, whether an educator, an entrepreneur or a parent, should want edtech products that are effective—ones that genuinely help students learn. Learning environments, for instance, have a myriad of variables that are difficult to control. Evaluating outcomes in this way takes both time and financial resources.

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EdTech Company Outcomes Study 164

Edsurge

APRIL 29, 2019

Xello’s strategies and techniques to ensure all your students graduate future ready: Discover the five ways online career learning gets kids excited about their future. Learn the five key steps for empowering students to take control of long-term planning. Download this handy program evaluation and buying checklist.

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Tools Future Ready Software Program Evaluation 111

Edsurge

OCTOBER 22, 2019

Show Transparency The Transparency in Learning and Teaching (TILT) project encourages professors to help students understand how they learn and pull back the veil on the teaching and learning process The model advocates using a three-part approach to transparency. He invites his students to set appointments using the YouCanBook.me

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Robotics Program Evaluation Meeting Groups 116

The Hechinger Report

MARCH 18, 2019

And that may be leaving teachers and school administrators in the dark about the full story of classroom programs and interventions they are considering buying. Future of Learning. Mississippi Learning. ’ If you’re in the work of program evaluation, you can see why these things might happen,” said Wolf.

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Education Study Analysis Industry 112

eSchool News

AUGUST 28, 2020

” Institutional capacity building and program evaluation will also be key components of the emergency coaching initiative. Learn more about ECMC Foundation by visiting www.ecmcfoundation.org and ECMC Group by visiting www.ecmcgroup.org.

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Program Evaluation Advocacy Outcomes Training 100

The Hechinger Report

MAY 20, 2020

School closures in all 50 states have sent educators and parents alike scrambling to find online learning resources to keep kids busy and productive at home. This problem has only been exacerbated by the coronavirus, as widespread school closures have forced districts to turn to online learning. Video: Sarah Butrymowicz.

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Company Pearson E-rate Software 145

MIND Research Institute

MARCH 23, 2018

The study found significant results at schools that used ST Math , a PreK-8 visual instructional program that builds a deep conceptual understanding of math through rigorous learning and creative problem solving. Control schools were not filtered based on math programs being used. Read the full report from WestEd.

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Study Handbook Program Evaluation Guidelines 78

Edsurge

JANUARY 8, 2017

As a researcher, I recognize the appeal of “gold standard” research that uses random assignment to find out just how much a given digital courseware product helps improve student learning. The Basic Issue: Personalizing vs. Plugging-In A basic issue in any program evaluation is to define the program.

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Study Technology Software Education 60

The Hechinger Report

JULY 29, 2018

Future of Learning. Mississippi Learning. His areas of specialization include early childhood programs and program evaluation. But families in all categories of income up to $60,000 a year are spending more than that, or about 17 percent for families making $20,000 to $30,000 a year. Sign up for our newsletter.

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Comparison Program Evaluation Survey Report 72