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Announcing the 2021-2022 League of Innovative Schools Cohort

Digital Promise

In California, College Connect is Rowland Unified School District’s solution to making college and post-secondary pathways more equitable for every student. Located in Mississippi, Columbus Municipal School District is committed to advancing advocacy of learners’ parents. And the exemplars continue.

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9 Great Nonprofits to Support School Leaders

Tom Murray

AASA members range from chief executive officers, superintendents and senior level school administrators to cabinet members, professors and aspiring school system leaders. CCSSO provides leadership, advocacy, and technical assistance on major educational issues. extra-state jurisdictions. Connect: [link] , @IELconnects.

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The Awkward Truth About ‘Free College’—It Isn’t Truly Free

Edsurge

With the movement for no-tuition community college gaining momentum in more states and earning top billing in President Biden’s education agenda , experts in college access and affordability advise caution about using that potent four-letter word: f-r-e-e. There’s no free-and-reduced lunch at college.

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Developing Systems for Effective, Equitable Education for All Students

edWeb.net

Unfortunately, many schools and districts are still relying on individuals or looking for that magic program rather than developing educational systems that provide a high-quality, modern education for all students. Or, while the kids in that one school thrive, others across the district are left behind.

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Schools in the poorest state become even poorer

The Hechinger Report

billion on elementary and secondary education. Nancy Loome, executive director and founder of the Parents’ Campaign, a nonprofit and grassroots education advocacy organization. Our parents and our families are not as confident in our school system anymore because we’re having to cut so many things,” she said.

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Digital Transformation and Innovation in Rural School Districts

edWeb.net

Leveraging new funding opportunities such as E-Rate or ESSER, the superintendents faced with unique challenges used the funding sources thoughtfully. He has served as Principal at the secondary level as well as Assistant Superintendent. Wherever the location, funding is always a challenge for educational leaders.

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STEMxCon - Today Is the Final Deadline for Proposals; Great Keynotes + Sessions; Need Volunteers!

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Smith, Director of Programs Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) for STEM - Revolutionary or Evolutionary? Carmona, Lead Contract English Instructor Student-Generated Apps for Mobile Devices – can they enhance higher levels of understanding? Derek Barkalow, Ph.D.

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