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Creating iChampions in Texas Elementary Schools

Digital Promise

Unlike traditional elementary schools where students have one teacher that teaches them all five topics, students at Hook Elementary belong to pods where they rotate between three teachers who teach Reading and Social Studies, Writing, and Math and Science. I get to focus on teaching two subjects instead of six.”.

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PROOF POINTS: Many high school math teachers cobble together their own instructional materials from the internet and elsewhere, a survey finds

The Hechinger Report

Writing lesson plans has traditionally been a big part of a teacher’s job. Ideally, teachers are supposed to base their lessons on the textbooks, worksheets and digital materials that school leaders have spent a lot of time reviewing and selecting. But this doesn’t mean they should be starting from a blank slate.

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A study finds promise in project-based learning for young low-income children

The Hechinger Report

“This study shows that a well-designed project-based curriculum might be more effective than traditional instruction.” But because schools are moving ahead quickly to adopt project-based learning, I wanted to highlight some of the important takeaways. Jackie Mader/The Hechinger Report.

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OPINION: Three misunderstandings about open resources

The Hechinger Report

Our nine districts have been considering free or low-cost open educational resources alongside traditional options. All of our districts are members the members of the Digital Promise League of Innovative Schools, an 86-district coalition recognized for innovation and leadership in education.

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What All High Schools Can Draw From Career and Technical Education Programs

ED Surge

Over the past decade, CTE schools have transformed into education spaces that commit to giving students a comprehensive experience that prepares them for the workforce, helping them cultivate strong skills in their chosen career path. For this project, students invite teachers, school leaders and families to engage in the conversation.

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What lessons does special education hold for personalized learning?

The Hechinger Report

“Just think about identifying the explicit skills that students need to work on and the plan that we have to help them achieve a mastery of that explicit skill.”. A student at Belmont-Cragin Elementary School. Credit: Sarah Gonser for The Hechinger Report. But there are plenty of reasons to be cautious.

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‘More than a warm body’: Schools try long-term solutions to substitute teacher shortage

The Hechinger Report

Over the past few months, Nathan Roberts has witnessed dozens of substitute teachers stumble through their first days at Penny Creek Elementary School. Nathan Roberts, a full-time substitute at Penny Creek Elementary School, teaches a class of kindergarteners how to count. Credit: Image provided by Everett Public Schools.