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Math instruction that helps improve student confidence and close achievement gaps? Count us in! Check out our latest guide to explore how.

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Teachers, administrators, and other ed experts say the most important leadership qualities to advance meaningful shifts in K-12 are: - Relationship Building - Adaptation - Reliance on Data Read more in PowerSchool’s 2024 Education Focus Report. The section “Bold Leadership and Data” starts on page 33!

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Join Corporate Education Group for an engaging webinar on “ Keys to a Successful Lean Implementation: Critical Factors for Lasting Impact”, a powerful and valuable webinar facilitated Anne Foley.   When: January, 28, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET Register here: https://lnkd.in/eVNVuyYX..   Join our upcoming webinar to discover the critical success factors for a sustainable Lean journey! Learn how leadership, employee engagement, and a culture of continuous improvement drive lasting Lean transformations. Gain actionable insights on building a Lean culture, setting effective KPIs, and empowering your team for long-term success. Don’t miss this opportunity to transform your approach to Lean!   #LeanManagement #ContinuousImprovement #LeadershipDevelopment #EmployeeEngagement #LeanTransformation #OperationalExcellence #ProcessImprovement #KPI #TeamEmpowerment #Webinar #OrganizationalSuccess

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@edtechdigest recently took a look at Discovery Education's new Education Insights Report. See what they had to say in the article below!

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Middle Leaders: Keeping Perspective Amid the Daily Challenges National Association of Independent Schools From Ben Snyder's article, a few insights to support Middle Leaders: 🟥Recognizing Middle Leaders’ Unique Challenges: Middle Leaders navigate complex dynamics between school heads, faculty, and other leaders, often with little formal training for these nuanced roles. (Learn more about ECIS, the Educational Collaborative for International Schools Middle Leader Certificate: https://lnkd.in/dAqsHxJd) 🟥The Power of Gratitude: Acknowledging the contributions of colleagues fosters a positive school culture. 🟥Approaching Problems with Humility and Empathy: Middle Leaders should avoid rushing to conclusions to explore nuanced perspectives. Admitting “I could be wrong, but…” demonstrates confident humility and opens space for collaborative problem-solving. 🟥Building Trust Through Honesty: Avoid overpromising in moments of pressure. Being transparent about limitations preserves trust and credibility, even when decisions are complex or require collaboration with higher authorities. 🟥Embracing Leadership as an Adventure: Middle Leadership involves navigating emotional and high-stakes situations with students, parents, and staff. Maintaining perspective with empathy and humour helps leaders manage challenges while celebrating the rewarding aspects of their roles. Article: https://lnkd.in/d77Nxan4

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Demand for Online Courses Surges, Creating Cultural Tensions: Annual survey of chief online learning officers finds students seek more virtual options; faculty push back on more workload with no increased pay. #EdTech #LifetimeLearning #LifelongLearning

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Education Analytics' latest report reimagines what an alternative school accountability system can look like when its metrics are equity-aligned. Learn more about their innovative model, the Equity-Aligned Analytics System (EAAS), and discover how it can look in practice: https://lnkd.in/gk546H78 This report is part of a research series on innovative assessment approaches and alternative accountability models coordinated under The K12 Research for Equity Hub managed by EduDream. #EducationResearch #EquityInEducation #RethinkingK12Accountabilty

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Powerful learning session focused on the future of measuring skills and challenging the false dichotomy of academic and durable skills for student success.

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Thanks to @DA_magazine for the insightful article breaking down key findings from The Education Insights Report by Discovery Education. Read on below to learn more!

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Did you know all 50 states offer at least some kind of information, guidance, and/or resources related to high-quality instructional materials and curriculum-based professional learning? Learn more in the Collaborative for Student Success CurriculumHQ State Action Map.

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How Open Educational Resources Empower and Enhance Student Success On Let's Talk Ed this week, we Zahi Atallah and Chris Forde speak with friend of the show and English professor Kirby Lund, as we continue exploring ways to enhance student success and keep the college promise. The topic of this week is: upending the way we have done education to ensure student access and success. Segment 1: "Re-inventing Gateway Courses: Corequisite Remediation Works”. In the first video, we discuss how re-inventing gateway courses for better student outcomes goes through corequisite remediation removes obstacles, increases success rates, and speeds up the completion of credentials. Segment 2: "How Open Educational Resources Empower and Enhance Student Success”. In the second segment, Kirby shares his experience developing an Open Educational Resource (OER) for English Composition students (https://lnkd.in/gVf4b4Ww). Learn how OER can be continuously enhanced and adapted to meet student needs and tailored to individual cohorts. Such content reduces the cost of education for students while enhancing access and outcomes. Segment 3: "Flexible Learning for All: The Impact of HyFlex Instruction on Student Achievement”. In the final episode, we explore the impact of HyFlex instruction, a highly flexible educational modality that allows students to attend classes remotely in real-time or review materials asynchronously, ensuring accessibility and flexibility for all learners. When we think about the main reasons why students fail to complete college education, it is mostly about life and/or work coming in the way. So, an education that wraps around the requirements of life and provides the tools for success is a key to keeping the college promise. Don't miss these deep discussions on revolutionizing higher education to better support student success and keeping the college promise. Remember to Like, Share, and Subscribe to Let's Talk Ed! #GrowthMindset #CollegePromise #HigherEducation #StudentSuccess #CorequisiteRemediation #OpenEducationalResources #HyFlexInstruction #LetsTalkEd #EducationReform #StudentSupport #FlexibleLearning #OER #StudentAchievement #GatewayCourses #CollegePromise #InnovativeTeaching #AccessibleEducation #RemoteLearning #StudentEngagement #LearningFlexibility #Equity #SupportiveEducation #EducationalEquity

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What a great opportunity for educators to learn more about AI Readiness. Check it out!

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The Science of Reading is hot 🔥 right now. Super simplified explanation: Two approaches have been battling for dominance in public schools, Whole Language and Phonics. Whole Language focuses on rote memorization of words and Phonics breaks down the sounds. (Phonics is just one key part of the Science of Reading, but it is a differentiator.) Whole Language dominated for years, but results have caused concern. In 2022, 37% of 4th graders tested below basic on NAEP testing(nation's report card). Mississippi is one state that has chosen to move away from Whole Language with impressive results. They went from being ranked the second worst state in the country for 4th grade reading in 2013 to a rocket rise of 21st in the country in 2022. Many districts and states are making moves towards incorporating Science of Reading curriculum on different levels of intensity. A total of 38 states have now passed laws or policies about changing reading instruction. The problem is that many schools are trying to fit in the Science of Reading for supplemental support, helping students who have fallen behind instead of incorporating the training and curriculum into all of their core classes. Hoping that giving students a strong foundation in their early years can lead to more life long lovers of reading nationwide. 📚 #reading #literacy

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A balanced and forward thinking perspective for K-12 leaders to consider when moving forward with AI policies and practices in schools this year - sure to continue to be a hot topic amongst educators.

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Skills-based credentials can help highlight the value your educational institution already offers its students. 1EdTech Consortium members share how they communicate their offerings to bring transparency to what knowledge, skills, and abilities students gain through CLRs in this EdSurge article: https://lnkd.in/gasfr42G #digitalcredentials #educationtechnology #edtech

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Tassomai teachers can now set “Class Tasks” to help embed knowledge after teaching a topic. This new feature is a great way to direct intensive, impactful revision of a problem or intervention topic. https://lnkd.in/ePtVrsHs

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This is a fascinating article on enrollment management in higher ed: how it started and how it's taken over college admissions. #collegeadmissions #collegeadvising https://lnkd.in/e8fxeZje

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