Digital Promise

JULY 13, 2016

Recognizing that transformation, especially digital transformation, is complex and sometimes “messy,” Digital Promise is launching a second cohort of our Leadership Coaching program to support K-12 leaders working towards transforming learning in their districts through technology. Leadership and Organizational Design.

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ED Surge

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Although I was doing interviews at that time for a piece on low morale in higher education, I didn’t have a good answer to her question. How do we re-engage faculty and staff for the next phase, whatever that might be? That is, why do people engage and why do they push away? How do I bring my faculty back?”

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Dangerously Irrelevant

APRIL 17, 2020

I invite you to join me for the Coronavirus Chronicles , a series of 10-minute check-ins with educators all over. I especially appreciated your emphasis on family and community engagement and our conversation about some new possibilities for next school year. Episode 018 is below. Check it out! Related Posts.

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ED Surge

MAY 5, 2023

And in a survey administered by the National Education Association in 2022, 55 percent of teachers and support professionals who responded indicated they are thinking about leaving the profession earlier than they had planned. As a veteran educator with over 20 years in the classroom, I’ve seen the consequences of teacher turnover.

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The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 2, 2020

And researchers have reached consensus on the common features found in different types of successful community schools: integrated student supports; expanded learning time and opportunities; family and community engagement; and collaborative leadership and practice. “We Sign up for the Hechinger newsletter.

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ED Surge

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

In 1998, I began my journey as an elementary teacher under the tutelage of my aunt and revered educator, Marva N. My mother was also a teacher, so I saw firsthand what it meant to be a passionate educator who is deeply committed to students. Their commitment and passion for teaching were the reasons why I chose this profession.

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Geogramblings

JULY 6, 2024

Leading the London hub is Annie Risner, a true Londoner with a diverse background and a deep-rooted passion for community engagement and creative expression. ” Annie is also keen on fostering collaboration between schools, local authorities, and community organisations.

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Digital Promise

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

With each of its 2,500 adult learners, Savannah Technical College (STC) takes an approach to education that is pragmatic without losing a sense of the value of education for education’s sake. This is reflected in the values of Dean of Adult Education Brent Stubbs. Dean of Adult Education, Savannah Technical College.

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Digital Promise

JUNE 23, 2021

Department of Education, there are signs that the disruptions from COVID-19 may be exacerbating long-standing disability-based disparities in academic achievement. Essentially, every student should have a personalized learning plan which will help to enrich family and community engagement.

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 1, 2020

Liberal arts education has two problems. Second, the public is skeptical of the value of a liberal arts education. Our collective goal instead can be to create more — and more affordable — educational opportunities across the postsecondary sector that offer access to the elements above. Yet surely there are other ways.

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 20, 2019

But my grandmother, a loving woman with a third-grade education who could read and write only her name, created a space in our small house where I could study and read. It truly takes a village: Our approach needed to go even deeper on parental and community engagement. I attended high-poverty neighborhood public schools.

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Digital Promise

AUGUST 11, 2017

Every day at Digital Promise, we work with leading educators, researchers, and developers across the country to help close the Digital Learning Gap and improve learning for all. We’re excited for the opportunity to spread the word of what’s happening – and what’s possible – in education.

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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Now they are demanding a greater role in school policy and the decisions that shape their educations. They are also seeking to use this moment to educate teens about elections and voting and turn them into lifelong voters. “The Andrew Brennen, National Geographic education fellow. Credit: Alison Yin for The Hechinger Report.

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Digital Promise

JANUARY 8, 2019

Most Americans agree that education is a national priority. public education system falls in the middle of international quality rankings. But let’s be clear: the problem with education in America is not lack of excellence. Education researchers and neuroscientists are learning more about how people learn.

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Dr. Shannon Doak

OCTOBER 7, 2024

In a world where AI and automation are transforming industries left and right, it’s becoming more obvious that our education systems need to catch up. If the future is changing, our approach to education has to change with it, so the next generation is equipped to thrive in this tech-driven world. The essential skills for these jobs?

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Digital Promise

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

Using technology, Jeremiah has taught himself how to grow and feed his passions: music, art, fashion, business development, and community leadership. After school, Jeremiah learns as much as possible on how to create, manage, and share positive messages to his community.

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ED Surge

AUGUST 30, 2023

As a school, we knew that if our students and families didn’t have the support they needed, student learning and engagement would be severely impacted. What started as a daunting task became a mission to reignite the passion and engagement of our students while strengthening our local community.

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The Hechinger Report

JUNE 6, 2022

Johnson is the principal of Mississippi’s Collins Elementary School, where the paddle remains a staple of the educational experience. As of late April, educators pulled out the paddle 20 times on kindergartners, twice on first graders, 31 times on second graders, 16 times on third graders and 10 times on fourth graders.

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The Hechinger Report

MAY 21, 2019

Many charter proponents have hailed this new era as a golden age of education reform in New Orleans: Charter schools are continuing to innovate, while democratic control over schools has been restored. Celeste Lay, a Tulane political science professor who studies education policy, sees a pattern in who is succeeding in this new era.

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ED Surge

JUNE 23, 2023

While student engagement continues to be a significant issue for classrooms across the country, I believe the performing arts can be an opportunity for schools to reimagine community engagement in schools and get students back on track. First, school leaders and educators must prioritize community partnerships.

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The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 15, 2022

Headlines promoting the effectiveness of community schools sit atop research studies, op-eds and other forms of media. Department of Education has invited applications for $68 million in grants for community schools, representing almost four times more money than was made available in 2018. In recent weeks, the U.S.

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

Dave Miller, director of community engagement at the Goldring/Woldenburg Institute of Southern Jewish Life, says peer mediation helps many Jackson middle- and high-school students solve their problems and avoid violence. program is a way of giving back to the community. Photo: Imani Khayyam. ‘Repair the World’.

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Digital Promise

MAY 14, 2019

No matter which perspective you consider it from, creating opportunities for community involvement in schools is difficult. While educators, families, and community partners genuinely care about student success and well-being, they often approach both with different ideas and methodologies. Fullerton School District’s FSD Fest.

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Anthropology News

MARCH 10, 2025

388) The Trump Administration, in line with ideas laid out in the Project 2025 plan, has taken dramatic steps to undermine higher education and constrain the pursuit of knowledge on university campuses. Mandate for Leadership: The Conservative Promise. “HHMI Kills Program Aimed at Boosting Inclusivity in Stem Education.”

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Black, professor of law at the University of South Carolina and expert in education law and policy, said that campuses that are halting or altering offerings may be doing so unnecessarily. “We don’t accept that having racially discriminatory barriers is just no big deal or is not actually depriving, not actually harming someone,” he said.

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ED Surge

APRIL 29, 2025

Several years after the release of ChatGPT, which raised ethical concerns for education, schools are still wrestling with how to adopt artificial intelligence. Last weeks batch of executive orders from the Trump administration included one that advanced AI leadership. So are states stepping up for schools?

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