The Hechinger Report

MARCH 12, 2018

The Greenfield model uses some rather commonplace strategies, such as integrating online learning, small-group instruction and greater parental and community involvement. Where the model pushes boundaries is in the addition of learning experiences called “expeditions.” Photo: Brenda Iasevoli for The Hechinger Report.

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Robotics Learning Report Common Core 89

The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 16, 2017

(From left to right) Sixth graders Mia DeMore, Maria DeAndrade, and Stephen Boulas make a number line in their math class at Walsh Middle School in Framingham, Massachusetts, one of 132 “Basecamp” schools piloting the Personalized Learning Platform created by the Summit charter school network. Photo: Chris Berdik. FRAMINGHAM, Mass.

Personalized Learning 40

Personalized Learning Learning Elementary Common Core 40

The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Training was designed to provide pod leaders with activities they could use with students. Pod leaders, who are paid $20 an hour for 15 hours of work a week, must have a high school diploma or a GED, some connection to the city, and be willing to attend weekly training sessions. They’ve been through a lot,” said Rubio.

Learning 93

Learning Report Elementary Dropout 93

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 20, 2020

Related: Teachers need lots of training to do online learning. They have art, they have gym, they have lunch and they have teachers they know. And now it’s all taken away.” Eileen Wood, first-grader teacher in Stoneham, Massachusetts. Coronavirus closures gave many just days.

Broadband 140

Broadband Chromebook Laptops Meeting 140

The Hechinger Report

JULY 10, 2019

Danusis and her teaching staff practice personalized learning, an individual-comes-first approach, usually aided by laptops, that has become a reformist calling card in education. Future of Learning. Mississippi Learning. It looks unlike any school I ever attended. Sign up for our Higher Education newsletter.

Personalized Learning 105

Personalized Learning Learning Chromebook Elementary 105

The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 6, 2018

So, state and local education leaders are trying to groom people from rural areas for these jobs and offer training and support to help them stay. Today, research suggests that school leadership can have a profound impact on student learning. People like Snyder. Mark Shellinger is trying to help them find the time.

Elementary 112

Elementary Training Report Policies 112

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 22, 2014

Thursday, April 24th at 7am Learning Revolution Keynotes , Don''t miss Pat Farenga on "What is the role of the teacher when children learn on their own?" See the schedule in your local time at [link]. Please see the call for proposals and submission instructions here. Designing Baseball Uniforms in the School Library.

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Conference Digital Citizenship Libraries Common Core 51

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 3, 2023

Online learning was particularly challenging for Puerto Rican students. Students struggled to get back on track after in-person learning resumed: More than half of all students were “disengaged” between February and May last year, according to an estimate in a 2021 U.S. Department of Education report.

Elementary 109

Elementary Report Dropout System 109

Hack Education

JULY 28, 2017

. “Now that MOOCs are mainstream, where does online learning go next?” Via The Daily Times : “Blount County Schools building new options to personalize learning.” ” Boy, it seems as though “personalized learning” is really just code for “virtual charter schools.”

Education 43

Education MOOC Company Report 43

Hack Education

DECEMBER 12, 2017

No doubt, Udacity, Coursera, and edX have been moving away from “free” and “open” online education for a while now , charging fees for courses and certificates and acting much more like online program management companies – third party vendors for Internet-based courses and degree programs.

MOOC 55

MOOC Coursera Education Broadband 55