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Onwards and upwards: How one district not only survived, but thrived, through the pandemic

July 6, 2021 by Kevin Hogan

A small Georgia district saw an opportunity to completely revamp outdated practices and policies during the pandemic

In this episode of Innovations in Education, Superintendent Kristie Brooks, Ed.D., describes how they were able to grow their student body, provide improved personal and professional development, and…

We cannot innovate if we’re tied to yesterday’s “normal”

June 28, 2021June 28, 2021 by Laura Ascione

ISTELive: To innovate, education must move forward into a new system that is equitable, inclusive, and meets all students' needs

Not even 24 hours into his summer break, Brooklyn-based educator and author Cornelius Minor opened ISTELive 21 with a brutally honest assessment of what it means to inspire…

3 ways assessment data advances student equity

June 28, 2021 by Dr. Divya Bheda, Director of Education and Assessment, ExamSoft Worldwide

Educators and students need access to assessment data to help inform learning needs and outline a successful path forward in academics and the workforce

As educators, we all know the importance of data in decision-making. We understand how limited, skewed, or biased data--or no data at all--can result in faulty decision-making and…

3 strategies for making the most of education funding

June 25, 2021 by Dr. Amy Jackson, Vice President of Applied Research & Strategy, Illuminate Education

These strategies can help education leaders ensure that stimulus funding has a far-reaching impact for students, schools, and districts

As school districts across the country make plans for their stimulus funding, it’s critical that they prioritize the purchases that will spur equitable student growth.

5 ways to address inequities in pandemic teaching and learning

June 21, 2021 by Laura Ascione

A report examines how different instructional pathways and learning scenarios impact student access & achievement--including remote learning.

Remote learning is consistently associated with decreased instructional opportunities and student outcomes when compared to in-person schooling, according to data from a RAND Corporation study.

4 things we need to realize about digital equity

June 16, 2021 by Laura Ascione

The pandemic moved digital equity concerns to the forefront--here's how to support robust access to online learning resources.

COVID caused an unprecedented and massive shift to online learning, and while online learning isn't new itself, it became the primary mode of education delivery for most students.…

Equity and equality are not the same

June 16, 2021 by JC Bowman, Executive Director, Professional Educators of Tennessee

Equity in education is absolutely critical for students to achieve their potential--but what does the term really mean?

A rising tide raises all boats. However, it is hard to guarantee equal outcomes in education when students are not starting from the same place, nor are they…

Virtual learning will become more permanent post-COVID

June 9, 2021 by Laura Ascione

A survey finds that district leaders hope to offer virtual learning for the long haul, and shows they're focused on inequities in learning opportunities

About two in 10 U.S. school districts have already adopted, plan to adopt or are considering adopting virtual learning after the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to…

Applying the 4 pillars of opportunity in literacy instruction

June 2, 2021 by Dr. Liz Brooke, CCC-SLP, Chief Learning Officer, Lexia Learning & Dr. Suzanne Carreker, CALT-QI, Principal Educational Content Lead, Lexia Learning

Addressing K-12 literacy education, literacy instruction, and literacy curriculum inequities can seem overwhelming or even impossible for teachers and administrators—but there’s hope.

Myriad opportunity gaps exist in the modern educational system—along with a pandemic that’s only widened these gaps—and are particularly prevalent among students of different races, ethnicities, and socioeconomic…

How a teacher uses comics to teach social justice

June 1, 2021 by Tim Smyth, Social Studies Teacher, Wissahickon High School

A social studies teacher explains how he uses comics to bring challenging issues to life for students

In 2011, Miles Morales, a Black teen, was introduced as Spiderman and our class discussed the ways in which pop culture reflects society. A Black student came up…

5 ways to prepare and teach online classes

Online tutoring is becoming more accepted for people every day. With the coronavirus pandemic still affecting the world, there’s never been a better time to work remotely.

How is technology impacting literacy?

We live in a world where learning and technology are intrinsically linked, especially in the minds of our youth. But do today’s students process information differently because it comes on a digital device? Is there a correlation between technology use and plummeting literacy rates? And is the way our young people consume information negatively impacting their growth as learners?

Equity

Onwards and upwards: How one district not only survived, but thrived, through the pandemic

We cannot innovate if we’re tied to yesterday’s “normal”

3 ways assessment data advances student equity

3 strategies for making the most of education funding

5 ways to address inequities in pandemic teaching and learning

4 things we need to realize about digital equity

Equity and equality are not the same

Virtual learning will become more permanent post-COVID

Applying the 4 pillars of opportunity in literacy instruction

How a teacher uses comics to teach social justice

Poll Finds High Level of Dissatisfaction with Many LMS Platforms in K–12 Education

Study Shows Children Saw Improved Mental Well-Being Early on During the COVID-19 Pandemic

PresenceLearning Becomes New Corporate Partner of ASHA

CoderZ Recognized by SIIA as Best Coding and Computational Thinking Solution

Delaware Ensures Every Student Has Digital Access to Curriculum and Choice Reading Titles

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