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Online program expands to combat early learning disruptions caused by coronavirus closures

The Hechinger Report

Families at or below 200 percent of the federal poverty guidelines (an income no higher than $52,400 for a family of four) qualify to sign up. Nita Norphlet-Thompson, executive director of the Mississippi Head Start Association, on the use of online kindergarten-readiness programs.

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#AskExcelinEd: How are states advancing next generation learning?

ExcelinEd

Using over 50 examples from state programs, State Progress Toward Next Generation Learning identifies seven Key Policy Components for states to consider when designing general innovation or pilot programs. Best of all, the components allow for a completely unique state approach to next generation learning.

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Three Ways That Rural States Can Become the Hotbeds for School Edtech Innovation

Edsurge

Lachelle Brant) Creating Guidelines for Distance Education The Problem: Sometimes, the greatest solution stems from the greatest need. The journey in Wyoming began with new legislation and funding for the development and implementation of grassroots, K-12 and postsecondary distance education courses and programs.

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Staying Educationally Relevant in Instructional Technology

Tech Helpful

Am I to follow and be held to the ISTE coaching guidelines of best practice that include: Visionary leadership Teaching, learning, and assessments Digital age learning environments Professional development and program evaluation Digital Citizenshp Content knowledge and professional growth If so, there has to be some changes.

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Wednesday Interview - Breaking the Cycle of Students' Disengagement by Having Them Leave, to Learn

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

He works primarily in the areas of school and curriculum improvement, leadership and organizational development, program evaluation, and applications of technology that support that work. Charlie has served as an independent consultant to education and business since 1976.

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Ed tech companies promise results, but their claims are often based on shoddy research

The Hechinger Report

In 2014, the district’s program evaluation department published a study on the reading program’s impact on student learning, as measured by standardized tests. When examining the data, there is a clear indication that SuccessMaker Reading is not improving student growth scores for students,” the evaluation said.

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Over 25 Ideas for eLearning… Inclement Weather and Snow Day Make Up

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

Check any guidelines provided by the state DOE. Understand that the district may need to make different accommodations for students unable to participate in this type of program. Evaluate, revise, and reflect on the program on a consistent basis. Please let me know if there might be others that could be included.

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