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How Blockchain Can Encourage Learning

Edsurge

Other emerging programs in the K12 space focus on the unique needs of hard-to-reach students. The program evaluates completion and consistency of student work, then releases digital funds accordingly.

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Why You Need More Than "One Good Study" To Evaluate EdTech

MIND Research Institute

Highly credible edtech evaluation lists give top marks for just one RCT (randomized controlled trial). The biggest problem with relying solely on fully experimental RCT studies in evaluating edtech programs is their rarity. To illustrate and promote this new paradigm, we’ve created a program evaluation rubric.

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With Budget Cuts Looming, Here’s How Districts Will Decide What to Keep or Cut

Edsurge

Some states, such as Nevada, also restrict the use of state supplemental academic intervention funds to programs that meet federal research standards and are elevating the importance of evidence-based and high-quality instructional materials. But that’s likely to change when budgets get tight.

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MTSS: Where to Begin?

edWeb.net

Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast The cornerstone of a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) is equity—meeting each and every student’s needs regardless of the barriers. Inventory your current programs. Evaluate the efficacy of current programs. Instead, look at the three tiers of MTSS.

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Lexia Announces 2025 Science of Reading Week: Advancing Literacy, Together

ET Magazine

Hammond has served as a classroom teacher, policy analyst, education researcher, program evaluator, parent advocate, curriculum developer, and teacher educator. Liz Brooke, Chief Learning Officer at Lexia, will speak with Zaretta Hammond, author of Culturally Responsive Teaching & the Brain.

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Invest in the Workforce of the Future with Data-Driven Collaboration

Digital Promise

Through the utilization of an expansive data sharing platform, Rhode Island hopes to conduct robust analyses to: Improve workforce development and adult education programs. Better meet the needs of local industries. Link Data across Systems to Improve Program Decisions. Identify and Respond to Industry Needs.

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National Network Launches to Connect Students in Crisis

eSchool News

According to recent data from InsideTrack’s Crisis Support Services team , students seeking support to help meet basic needs such as housing, food and medicine have increased by 203 percent from 2019. ” Institutional capacity building and program evaluation will also be key components of the emergency coaching initiative.