Edthena

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

This edition of noted and notable content for educators includes effective communication for ‘managing up’, trends in professional learning needs, and a roundup of coverage for our new AI Coach platform. Read on for the highlights, article links, and related content. Teachers’ professional learning needs are changing.

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K-12 Professional Development EdTech Leadership 98

ED Surge

OCTOBER 4, 2023

This article is the second of a two-part series covering key principles to consider when integrating a generative AI creativity tool into your academic setting. Read the first article here. Get support with professional development, curricula and educator communities.

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K-12 Professional Development Economics Education 119

Digital Promise

AUGUST 13, 2019

The LVP team recently partnered with ReadWorks , a nonprofit literacy organization that provides free resources, including a library of curated nonfiction and literary articles, to K-12 teachers. Implementing Research-based Digital Supports for Students. Teachers also commented on how these features support student autonomy.

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EdTech K-12 Library Elementary School 112

Edthena

MARCH 14, 2023

Check out the key strategies below, as well as links to the full articles (and related content!). This SmartBrief article outlines five strategies for people supporting teachers to help address and reduce teacher burnout and “bring back the joy of teaching.”

Psychology 98

Psychology K-12 Professional Development Cultures 98

Digital Promise

JANUARY 16, 2019

This article originally appeared on The Advocate from the Computer Science Teachers Association. Online communities include: CSforAllTeachers (a virtual community of practice, for all teachers from Pre-K through high school who are interested in teaching CS). Girls Who Code clubs (grades 3-12). Read the original version here.

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K-12 Advocacy Professional Development Middle School 92

Edthena

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

From building relationships with parents to supporting students in the return to in-person teaching, we have highlights and article links for you. It also means ensuring staff have adequate time and professional development to effectively engage and support families, the CRPE paper said. Enhancing Relationships with Parents.

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K-12 Professional Development Tutoring Public School 98

ED Surge

MARCH 20, 2024

Teaching creativity and creative thinking in K-12 has always been valued but often challenging to implement. Many standards and curricula don’t call out creativity explicitly, and teachers aren’t often trained on how to teach and assess creative thinking. How would you respond to that?

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Pedagogy Advocacy K-12 Professional Development 134

Edthena

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Our top picks for important October reads are below, with highlights, article links, and related content for you. The push vs. pull of professional development. But you’ve likely attended professional development sessions that felt like a slog. Read more at ASCD: Pull Versus Push Professional Development.

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Professional Development Social Justice Cultures Classroom Management 98

Digital Promise

JULY 19, 2018

This article was originally published on The Conversation. Read the original article. Some of our professional development workshops are geared toward a particular group of educators: those who teach K-12 science, technology, engineering and mathematics, also known as STEM. Read the original article.

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K-12 Cultures Professional Development High School 67

ED Surge

JUNE 24, 2024

In 2022, the Decision Lab (TDL) , an applied behavioral science research and innovation firm, interviewed and surveyed over 225 edtech decision-makers in K-12 school districts in the United States. At the heart of this challenge is understanding how districts approach their edtech procurement decisions.

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EdTech K-12 Professional Development Educational Technology 74

The Hechinger Report

MARCH 6, 2017

Of the 14 elementary school math programs, only two products were found to be standards-aligned across grades K-5, again both published by nonprofits. The third and final common misunderstanding is that open educational resources are comprised of an supplement-scale content, such as lesson plans, practice items, and articles.

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Lesson Plan Professional Development Tradition Middle School 106

ACRE

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Podcast Listen & Response Activity Using a podcast and article, students learn about inflation, back-to-school shopping, and how families plan for small purchases throughout the year. Educators receive free resources like books, curriculum guides, and activity kits at all ACRE professional development events.

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K-12 Digital Resources Social Studies Lesson Plan 52

Studies Weekly

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Visit flipgrid.com to get set up, and use the help articles if you need any assistance. Grades K-3) February 26, 2024 The post Flipgrid and Studies Weekly first appeared on Studies Weekly. So pick a favorite topic from Studies Weekly, set it up on Flipgrid, and try it out. You and your students will love the interaction.

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K-12 Social Studies Lesson Plan Elementary School 52

Studies Weekly

MARCH 15, 2024

What is Universal Pre-K? 15, 2024 • By Studies Weekly Universal pre-K is a state policy framework to provide every child with a quality, publicly funded preschool education. What makes a Universal Pre-K Program universal? This gives states more flexibility to fund existing childcare programs rather than create their own.

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K-12 Professional Development Economics Tradition 52

The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 4, 2020

Since that last recession, as enrollment declined by about 12 percent , according to the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center, federal data shows that universities and colleges nationwide increased their number of employees by 5 percent. One in four say too little time is spent evaluating their institutions’ presidents.

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Government Sociology K-12 Economics 140

Studies Weekly

OCTOBER 16, 2023

But they can also have a powerful role in building equity, since all students begin with something they know,” said Catherine Gewertz in her March 2020 Edweek article, The Art of Making Science Accessible and Relevant to All Students. Thus, many states are aligning their science standards to NGSS or its Framework for K-12 Science Education.

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Lesson Plan K-12 Professional Development Economics 52

Edthena

AUGUST 2, 2021

In this eSchool News article, Edthena founder and CEO Adam Geller stated, “There are, after all, a lot of competing priorities – from managing first-days-of-school schedules to navigating new cleaning protocols to building culture and community. .” However, it’s also more important than ever to prioritize teacher PD.

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Cultures Professional Development K-12 EdTech 98

Edthena

JULY 22, 2021

For those looking to continue their personal and professional learning on their own, we have some top July reads and resources. From teaching Black history year-round to social and emotional wellness for teachers, we have highlights and article links for you–easy to read, even beachside.

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History Pedagogy Professional Development Teaching 98

The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 17, 2019

A 2016 report found some of the lowest-quality Head Start programs offered longer hours, perhaps because centers were “trying to do too much with too little,” according to this NPR article. Programs also use student and classroom data to plan professional development sessions.

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Professional Development Research Teaching Education 75

Edthena

AUGUST 25, 2021

From what to prioritize this year for students to adult learning in the digital era, we have highlights and article links for you. School leaders, have you modernized the way you provide professional development and resources for teachers? Prioritizing connection and consistency in the classroom. A New Era for Adult Learning.

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EdTech Professional Development Tradition Teaching 98

Studies Weekly

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Have students read the article “Electoral College” graphic organizer. Read “Amendment 12” together as a class. Grades K-3) February 26, 2024 The post Lesson 5: Electing Congress and the President (Grades 4-5) first appeared on Studies Weekly. This could also be an argumentative essay prompt. Have a class discussion.

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K-12 Lesson Plan Elementary School Government 52

Zinn Education Project

MARCH 29, 2024

The group has a clear connection to pre-K-12 education. K–12 educators created a space to “generate and share ideas for promoting anti-racist curricula and practices in Chicago schools.” history, racism, and LGBTQ+ identity. Study Group Expectations Before applying, your group should consider the following expectations.

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Teaching K-12 Professional Development Library 52

Edthena

MARCH 9, 2021

As an active K-12 teacher, Doug knows first-hand the importance of student engagement in all learning environments, but now more than ever, in engagement in virtual classrooms. . Doug was interviewed for the teacher professional development blog PLtogether. Like what your reading?

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Teaching K-12 Critical Thinking Professional Development 52

Edthena

MARCH 10, 2022

.” From using academic language to checking for student understanding to providing student feedback, the AI Coach platform offers support for teacher professional learning and teaching effectiveness. Read the full article at Language Magazine or see the excerpt below: AI Coach to Support Teachers.

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Teaching Professional Development Education K-12 98

Edthena

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

Teacher data team meetings are often a popular form of teacher professional development. Edthena founder and CEO Adam Geller talked with Heather Hill, a researcher and professor at Harvard GSE, about what studies really show and outlined it in this SmartBrief article. But is it actually effective? You Might Be Surprised.

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Professional Development Research Education K-12 52

Edthena

JANUARY 6, 2022

Two articles from eSchool News and eCampus News collected over one hundred predictions from edtech executives, stakeholders, and experts. We have also refocused a lot of our professional development to center on mindfulness for both teachers and students.

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EdTech K-12 Education Professional Development 40

Edthena

JANUARY 6, 2022

Two articles from eSchool News and eCampus News collected over one hundred predictions from edtech executives, stakeholders, and experts. We have also refocused a lot of our professional development to center on mindfulness for both teachers and students.

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EdTech K-12 Education Professional Development 40

Studies Weekly

MAY 28, 2024

Texas Superintendent Quintin Shepherd told the New York Times in a 2023 article, “If kids are not here, they are not forming relationships,” he said. In 2023, EducationWeek reported that 12 states accept mental or behavioral health challenges as a valid excuse for missing school.

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Heritage Primary Sources K-12 Social Studies 52

Digital Promise

OCTOBER 15, 2016

This article originally appeared on Usable Knowledge from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. The schools varied in the degree to which they used professional development to support program implementation, and in the eagerness with which teachers embraced the program. Reading Research Quarterly, 23, 285-303. 2 McBeath, J.,

Controversial Topics 76

Controversial Topics Middle School Social Studies Library 76

Digital Promise

OCTOBER 26, 2016

This article was originally published on The Conversation. Read the original article. It is not enough to give teachers professional development on autism. Read more articles in the series. This article was originally published on The Conversation. Read the original article.

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Professional Development Research Education Teaching 62

Edthena

MAY 30, 2019

Here’s a few of the articles we’ve been sharing this month focused on teacher professional development and professional learning. Creating supportive learning environments for teachers as professionals can help teachers feel more supported in their roles and, in turn, lead to higher retention rates.

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Professional Development Cultures Teaching Education 40

Digital Promise

SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

This article originally appeared on Usable Knowledge from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. The schools varied in the degree to which they used professional development to support program implementation, and in the eagerness with which teachers embraced the program. Reading Research Quarterly, 23, 285-303. 2 McBeath, J.,

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Controversial Topics Middle School Social Studies Library 72

Digital Promise

JUNE 23, 2016

This article originally appeared on Usable Knowledge from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. offer more maker-related professional development experiences for educators. To read more research-based articles on education, visit Usable Knowledge. What are the real benefits of a maker-centered approach to learning?

Pedagogy 63

Pedagogy Professional Development Research Education 63

The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 3, 2016

Sam Gordon, a trained pre-K classroom observer, rates the teacher-student interactions at St. All toddler and pre-K classrooms in the state that receive any public money are observed at least twice a year to determine their educational quality. This article is the 14th in a series investigating the child care system in Mississippi.

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Library Private School Professional Development Humanities 106

Edthena

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Educator professional development provider Edthena today launched an artificial intelligence-based platform called AI Coach capable of helping teachers review and analyze videos of their classroom methods and self-identify strengths and weaknesses, followed by guidance for recommended improvements. Want to learn more?

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Professional Development Teaching K-12 Education 52

The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 3, 2016

This article is the 13th in a series investigating the child care system in Mississippi. A SECAC subcommittee recommended the state create a central system to monitor child care employee professional development and ensure quality. Photo: Sarah Butrymowicz. GRENADA, Miss. —

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Library Humanities Professional Development Leadership 96

Edthena

JULY 20, 2021

Three ways to get your district off to a smooth start with implementation are explained in this Learning Counsel article by Adam Geller, Edthena founder and CEO. So you’ve heard about the benefits of micro-credentials but aren’t sure where to begin?

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Professional Development Education K-12 EdTech 59