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Are We Assessing What Really Matters in Education?

ED Surge

Assessments have the power to shape educational outcomes, but are we truly measuring what matters? Ensuring that assessments are fair, inclusive and meaningful for all students is a growing priority for educators. Candace Thille Associate Professor, Stanford Graduate School of Education Students must know what is being assessed.

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Common Misconceptions of Educators Who Fear Technology

A Principal's Reflections

Education is currently at a crossroads as traditional methods and tools are changing as a result of advances in technology and learning theory. Image credit: [link] Even as we are seeing more schools and educators transform the way they teach and learn with technology, many more are not. Cross-posted at teach.com.

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Diving Deeper into Personalized Learning

A Principal's Reflections

Personalization is the future of education because it recognizes that every student is unique, with distinct learning preferences, paces, and goals. It empowers learners to take ownership of their education while developing critical competencies necessary for success. This was a very relevant webinar. Amazing information.

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Three reasons why so few eighth graders in the poorest schools take algebra

The Hechinger Report

Like learning to read by third grade, taking eighth grade math is a pivotal moment in a child’s education. Algebra in eighth grade is a gateway to a lot of further opportunities,” said Dan Goldhaber, an economist who studies education at the American Institutes for Research, in a recent webinar. Department of Education.

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Learning Never Stops

A Principal's Reflections

Take a look at the image below from Sylvia Duckworth to see what educators really value and think about what needs to change in your school or district. For the purposes of this post, let’s put aside more traditional pathways that are either provided to educators or ones that are sought out, such as conferences and workshops.

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Strategies for Dynamic Classroom Discussions (Webinar Recap)

TCI

By integrating classroom discussion strategies that promote movement, speaking, and listening, educators can foster critical thinking and deeper engagement with the material. Watch the Webinar Recording Watch the Webinar Recording to delve into the detailed insights and practical tips shared by our experts.

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RGS Careers Webinar - 18th of September

Living Geography

Up on the RGS-IBG website already although it's only March and it's not until September are details of a webinar I'm leading on the 18th of September. Details: There has never been a better or more important time to embed geographical careers education into your curriculum. You can book a place (it's free to attend) on this link.