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NWEA to Explore New Science Experiences for Students on Roblox

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Current assessments often leave out non-academic skills like student-decision making or progress toward reaching a goal. This is especially true when exploring Next Generation Science Standards.

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Activist students go to summer camp to learn how to help institute a ‘green new deal’ on their campuses

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where our school buildings are crumbling, where our students are not being adequately prepared to face the realities of the climate crisis, where there are vast inequities across race and class,” said Shiva Rajbhandari, a Sunrise Movement organizer and a 2023 graduate of Idaho’s Boise High School. There are reasons to be optimistic.

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As states adopt science of reading, one group calls for better teacher training, curriculum

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Other advocacy groups have laid out different priorities for reading instruction. Advocacy groups like JerseyCAN have made universal screeners and parental notification key parts of their platform. NCTQ’s analysis does not address third-grade retention policies that have been adopted in 13 states.

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53 back-to-school tips and insights for a great year

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School and district leaders will be actively seeking innovative approaches, leveraging data, and collaborating with advocacy organizations and policymakers to bring about meaningful changes in how we educate English Language Learners.

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Education Leaders in Yonkers, NY, and Henderson, TN, Win Inaugural YouScience® Innovative Educator Awards

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Through one-on-one sessions with teachers from appropriate aptitude-fit programs, Goff and her team deliver personalized guidance and support, resulting in significant success stories for students as they discover their individual pathways.

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eSN Hero Awards Finalists: 11 inspiring educators

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Read about the three 2023 winners here. Ebert , Adam Hyman , Aaron Schwartz , Robert Palazzo , Ramaz School , Daniel Thompson , Dr. Cleveland successfully secured funding to expand to these 25 elementary schools, bringing Hazel services to more than 25,000 additional students in the district. Read about 10 more finalists here !)

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eSN Hero Awards Finalists: 10 dedicated educators

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Read about the three 2023 winners here. Through the strategic integration of these innovative technologies, Akron Public Schools has witnessed significant improvement in student engagement and academic growth. Her advocacy resulted in $1.5 Weinraub had a vision to expand the program to serve all students in the district.