Edsurge

JULY 29, 2020

In elementary school, frequent absences are linked to a higher likelihood of dropout—even if attendance improves over time. In addition to causing learning gaps, absenteeism also has budget implications. Her organization recommends that attendance is taken for every in-person and virtual instructional experience.

Strategy 189

Strategy Learning Data Dropout 189

The Hechinger Report

JULY 1, 2018

Their changed view — and that of others who shunned Rogers and now want in — is driven by what seems to be a magic educational elixir: personalized learning. Philanthropists, state education officials, reform advocates — even charter school leaders — are examining personalized learning. What can that look like?

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Personalized Learning Khan Academy Education Elementary 98

techlearning

JULY 2, 2018

.) – for individualizing instruction using real-time data from an engaging adaptive learning tool to boost elementary classroom performance. Orestimba High School (Calif.) – for creating a new way for students to study and explore their interests via access to online courses at a rural school with a 100 percent graduation rate.

Education 40

Education Dropout Differentiated Instruction Adaptive Learning 40

The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Gutierrez and Williams spent 90 minutes standing on the sidewalk outside the house in the Texas sun, at arm’s length from the students, showing them how to sign into Google Classroom on their school-provided Chromebooks and helping their father figure out passwords. The siblings logged on for the remainder of the school year.

Elementary 144

Elementary Online Learning Report Laptops 144

The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 6, 2020

But Altus administrators believe that their formula — using online learning without sacrificing one-on-one interactions between students and teachers — works. The difference may be that they may spend less time in their classroom, but they’re taking responsibility of their own learning,” she said.

Dropout 98

Dropout Blended Learning Course Report 98

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 104

Elementary Report Dropout System 104

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 20, 2020

And while that makes her sad, it’s not what bothers her most after 34 years in the classroom. “My My biggest worry is the kids I’ve gotten no response from,” said Rose, who is retiring in June and never expected to end her career struggling with online teaching. Related: Teachers need lots of training to do online learning.

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Broadband Chromebook Laptops Meeting 139

The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 14, 2022

One of the more controversial efforts is unfolding in New Hampshire, where education officials set aside $6 million in federal stimulus funds to encourage the formation of both district-run and “community” pods as an alternative to traditional classrooms at the elementary level. They’ve been through a lot,” said Rubio. They need a mentor.”.

Learning 85

Learning Report Elementary Dropout 85

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 14, 2022

In May 2021, Think College Now elementary students sit in class after returning to in-person learning. Some weren’t aware their kids could get a free device or, if they had a device, didn’t understand how to log on to Google Classroom or use Zoom. Credit: Javeria Salman/ The Hechinger Report. for only a few weeks.

Digital Divide 110

Digital Divide Broadband Chromebook Survey 110

The Hechinger Report

JULY 13, 2021

And Shayla Savage, a middle school principal, said that when her students returned to in-person learning this spring, she noticed differences beyond just their math and reading progress compared to previous years. “We Even with the physical aspect of school, the learning loss is real all across the board.”. “It

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Study Data Report Elementary 136

Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

Like a few other students of hers, Karim would spend his lunch period in her classroom, where she would give him some extra academic help. Hundley describes him as a positive person, obsessed with food and something of a jokester, though more reserved around people he doesn’t know well. You take a personal interest,” says Keith. “It

Blended Learning 137

Blended Learning Elementary Broadband Dropout 137

Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

Like a few other students of hers, Karim would spend his lunch period in her classroom, where she would give him some extra academic help. Hundley describes him as a positive person, obsessed with food and something of a jokester, though more reserved around people he doesn’t know well. Middletown, N.Y.

Blended Learning 120

Blended Learning Elementary Broadband Dropout 120

The Hechinger Report

JULY 24, 2022

The teens learn how to apply for their birth certificates and get a driver’s license or social security card. Many struggled in the classroom setting, so at Hope House they work with tutors, one on one. They also offer free legal support, as many of the women have custody and child support issues with their children’s fathers.

Report 134

Report Accessibility Outcomes Social Media 134

The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 6, 2018

Snyder heads out of his office and into classrooms. Snyder says he likes to get into classrooms when he can, and he will soon conduct formal teacher observations for the state’s evaluation system. The district is working to improve results at its elementary school, which has been underperforming. Around 10 a.m.,

Elementary 112

Elementary Training Report Policies 112

The Hechinger Report

MARCH 12, 2018

They had practiced the dissecting procedure in an online interactive, and now they were ready to raise real scalpels and get a look at the frogs’ insides. You can hear a pin drop in the classroom when the kids are dissecting,” said Courtney Cayer, a science teacher at Elm City and the founder of the school’s “mini-med-school” program.

Robotics 87

Robotics Learning Report Common Core 87

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 22, 2014

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Conference Digital Citizenship Libraries Common Core 51

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 15, 2014

Be a Presenter at Reinventing the Classroom. We want YOU to present at the Reinventing the Classroom conference on May 1st - all about the impact of ed tech on the classroom experience, and kicking off our self-proclaimed May as "Ed Tech Month." A Look At Physical And Digital Spaces Conversations Classroom 2.0

BYOD 52

BYOD Libraries Conference Learning 52

Hack Education

JULY 28, 2017

Via The Salt Lake Tribune : “Lawmaker: Utah ‘s veteran educators may need to ’die off ’ before technology fills classrooms.” “Now that MOOCs are mainstream, where does online learning go next?” “ Can personalized learning prevail? Education in the Courts. of Florida.”

Education 43

Education MOOC Company Report 43

Hack Education

DECEMBER 12, 2017

“Faculty,” as this year’s ECAR study put it , “have a love-hate relationship with online teaching and learning. Most faculty agree that online learning makes higher education available to more students, but few agree that online learning helps students learn more effectively.”

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MOOC Coursera Education Broadband 55