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Important Lessons Learned During the Pandemic and How They Can Drive Needed Change

A Principal's Reflections

A move to real personalized learning at scale is the most logical step. At the same time, the digital divide has to be tackled where all learners have equitable access to a device, reliable WIFI, and quality resources. More relevant professional learning If there was ever a time to transform professional learning, it is now.

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5 Keys for Successful Remote Learning

A Principal's Reflections

Where you live, in particular, has had a direct correlation to whether or not remote learning has been successful in many schools. Additionally, the digital divide is wider than many perceived. Kids also need access to equitable resources and learning experiences. We can ill-afford not to address this fact.

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8 Key Focus Areas for Developing a Re-Entry Plan

A Principal's Reflections

During the crisis, we have seen digital leadership strategies embraced and innovation take hold despite roadblocks. Successes with remote learning have to be built upon and integrated across the curriculum. While many schools have valiantly continued with remote learning, some decided that it just wasn’t working.

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Remote Learning Teaching Tips

A Principal's Reflections

Difficult decisions have had to be made regarding grading, making funds available to get technology in the hands of disadvantaged kids, getting school work to kids where the digital divide could not be overcome, and figuring out how to provide professional learning support virtually.

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This Is the Moment for States to Design the Future of Education

Edsurge

Even in the face of current challenges, many schools and districts are using this moment to design new approaches that will shape learning far into the future. As 2021 kicks off and we set our resolutions for the new year, we pledge our organizations’ continued efforts to respond to educators’ professional learning needs.

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How to Achieve Powerful Digital Learning

Digital Promise

This new strategy leverages the knowledge and skills of tech-savvy teachers and ensures that colleagues can cover for one another if someone’s personal circumstances don’t allow them to conduct a synchronous lesson on a particular day. Teachers are co-planning lessons to come up with the best design possible.

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21 Top Professional Development Topics For Teachers Now

The CoolCatTeacher

Courses about Student Mental Health Strategies for Addressing Student Anxiety With the strategies and interventions you learn in this course, you will be able to create a classroom environment where students can successfully cope with stressors and instead focus on learning.

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