The Hechinger Report

APRIL 13, 2025

The first: We want to know about dual-enrollment options earlier and have well-informed advisers who can help us balance our high school experiences with college classes. I have three personal concerns, which I believe are widely shared by many of my peers. More transparency about whats realistic would have been helpful.

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Let's Cultivate Greatness

JANUARY 3, 2025

We call it Civics, not Government, class because its purpose is to instill a sense of citizen duty and participation, not just a memorization of concepts and amendments. Email or Call Government Officials Find at least one small way to connect with an elected official during class. Probably less than wed care to admit, right?

Civics 52

Civics Government Project-Based Learning Leadership 52

ED Surge

APRIL 2, 2025

They have more information at their fingertips than ever before, yet harnessing it to drive meaningful change remains a challenge. Learning applications, student information systems (SIS), financial aid platforms and testing applications often operate independently, with no communication between them.

EdTech 64

EdTech K-12 Educational Technology Tutoring 64

Digital Promise

OCTOBER 15, 2020

In addition to tools, resources, and profiles that codify best practices for community network-building, the compendium also highlights some larger takeaways, informed by insights from leaders across the field. Leadership must be local. Reengaging the role of government. Establish responsive, reflective infrastructure.

Education 143

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ED Surge

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Think of interoperability as the plumbing and access to information and ease of use as the hot shower that we can enjoy by simply turning on the tap. Governance was identified as the domain with the most significant challenges, followed by implementation fidelity and technology and infrastructure.

K-12 128

K-12 EdTech Leadership Government 128

ED Surge

JANUARY 20, 2022

I excelled academically, graduating 12th in my class, and serving as the first Latina president for the Student Government Association. Sharing this information with school district leaders helps initiate bigger conversations around hiring practices and the processes in use within their districts. Fortunately, I did.

Education 141

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ED Surge

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Only a few years ago, before the pandemic, finding a school district with a dedicated leadership position focused on data privacy was like spotting a “unicorn”—something so rare it was practically mythical. That was a signal from the highest levels of leadership saying that this is important, Corns says.

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 18, 2022

After nearly three years of disruption to learning caused by the pandemic, government funding has enabled many schools to invest in new devices and upgrade their technology infrastructure to accelerate learning and improve the education experience for all students. Yet, this is only a starting point.

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The Hechinger Report

JULY 26, 2022

I deepen students’ involvement by having them govern, elect a mayor, role-play city jobs and serve on council districts and commissions to address such issues as environmental waste and pollution. Some undoubtedly will question what governing a city has to do with chemistry class.

Social Justice 122

Social Justice Government High School Leadership 122

Dangerously Irrelevant

SEPTEMBER 16, 2017

Information literacy has been a hot topic of recent conversation. Many folks believe that web sites that traffic in false information and ‘fake news’ may have influenced the last United States presidential election. As I noted in a previous blog post , our information landscape is changing both rapidly and drastically.

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ED Surge

JANUARY 31, 2024

School districts , colleges and government-sponsored programs are dedicating time and resources to diversifying their faculty and staff pipeline , but are we spending enough time focused on policies and programming that aid in retaining quality faculty and staff?

Education 143

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ED Surge

APRIL 26, 2024

Recently, EdSurge spoke with John McGrath , Director of sales and strategy at Alight Solutions , where he specializes in the education and government sectors in the firm’s Workday Adaptive Planning practice. We implement a forecasting and reporting tool that aggregates data to inform solutions,” says McGrath.

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Cult of Pedagogy

JANUARY 21, 2024

To name just a few: A child’s score on a standardized test, combined with other information such as teacher observations and medical referrals, can be used to facilitate access to targeted and critical early intervention education services. Interpret test scores in conjunction with other information about individuals.”

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Pedagogy Project-Based Learning Library Research 248

Digital Promise

JUNE 30, 2020

It wasn’t until a group of local leaders from across education, business, nonprofit, government, and philanthropic communities came together to identify challenges and collectively design solutions that real pathways toward income mobility began to emerge for the area’s adult learners. People just don’t know where to start.

Economics 118

Economics Government Leadership High School 118

ED Surge

AUGUST 12, 2022

This week, the Aspen Institute announced its 2022 Ascend fellows, a cohort of 22 individuals hailing from a range of disciplines including medicine, research, entrepreneurship, government and policy, and nonprofit leadership and advocacy. The local level is where the rubber meets the road.

Advocacy 110

Advocacy Government Leadership Library 110

The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Some school districts, local governments and nonprofit groups across the country have galvanized this youth activism by giving students opportunities to participate in leadership roles and democracy in ways that go beyond civics classes and student government. Andrew Brennen, National Geographic education fellow.

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 25, 2024

In response, both colleges and the federal government must better explain what changes have been made and offer step-by-step guidance; this can be done through webinars, easy-to-read pamphlets, and other direct and accessible channels. in the Education Leadership, Organizations, and Entrepreneurship (ELOE) program.

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Edthena

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

There are often scenarios where you may want to influence or help steer a school leader or manager in the right direction with more information. Asking questions will give you background information to help you understand your boss’s perspective as you work toward a solution. And listen to what your supervisor has to say.

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K-12 Professional Development EdTech Leadership 98

The Hechinger Report

JULY 2, 2021

Workers find more rewarding careers while employers enjoy a deeper talent pool, said Amy Kardel of CompTIA, an information technology trade association. Allen aspires to be one of the first women of color in a leadership role at Aon. While being paid to train is hardly a new idea, it can solve a lot of problems. pursuing bachelor’s?and

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Government Library Leadership Humanities 141

The Hechinger Report

MAY 27, 2018

We must support teachers with strong preparation, appropriate compensation, quality professional development and leadership opportunities so they may fulfill their calling: to ensure that every child receives an excellent education. It is also crucial to recognize that thanks isn’t enough.

Professional Development 111

Professional Development Leadership Public School Elementary School 111

Dangerously Irrelevant

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

Titled Different Schools for a Different World , it describes 6 key relevancy gaps between today’s schools and what students and society need from them: Information Literacy. Two awesome tech leadership webinars for our Connected Educator Month book club. we’re working on edits right now) . Happy reading! Related Posts.

Archiving 82

Archiving Leadership Cultures Government 82

Anthropology for Beginners

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

DECENTRALISATION and ANTHROPOLOGY Decentralisation is the process of dispersing decision-making governance closer to the people and/or citizen. It includes the dispersal of administration or governance in sectors or areas like engineering, management science, political science, political economy, sociology and economics.

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Anthropology Government Sociology Political Science 100

The Hechinger Report

MAY 18, 2016

They are educators, practitioners, school district leaders and principals, nonprofit and government leaders and others who believe in the power of literacy to change lives and who are committed to closing the literacy gap. What can we do to advance literacy leadership? The Wallace Foundation is a funder of The Hechinger Report ).

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Leadership Government Research Teaching 75

Political Science Now

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

A position announcement , including information on how to apply, is available here. To ensure a successful and diverse pool of candidates, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. We also encourage members to share this announcement widely and to nominate or recommend colleagues for the position.

Political Science 66

Political Science Advocacy Government Professional Development 66

Dangerously Irrelevant

MAY 20, 2019

Student information systems, online gradebooks, electronic formative assessment tools, and data warehouses are all examples of technologies that help educators input, manage, analyze, and present student learning data (Wayman, Stringfield, & Yakimowski, 2004). Podcast – How to take our leadership and teaching to new levels.

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Archiving Artifacts Leadership Government 70

ED Surge

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Click on the map to see more information about income in each neighborhood. A former superintendent of nearby Spring Branch Independent School District, he is now a professor of educational leadership and policy studies at the University of Houston. Areas become more green as income increases and more blue as income decreases.

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Living Geography

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

This is part of what is called curriculum leadership. It is research-informed but also practical in nature. We need to counter the tide of fake news, which is lifted by AI and the actions of governments in more than one country. I joined the project team, working on behalf of University College London. As Richard says on p.22,

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Geography Teaching Pedagogy Library 52

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 14, 2022

Not just so students could keep learning during the shutdown, but so that the whole family had access to information and resources.”. “We We [didn’t] want this to be a Band-Aid fix,” said Jordan Mickens, a Leadership for Educational Equity public policy fellow who served as #OaklandUndivided’s project manager until August 2021.

High School 122

High School K-12 Public School Library 122

The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 22, 2017

It is different from both the leadership track and the innovation-conscious senior specialist track. I still enjoy interacting with pupils but I also find great satisfaction in working with my fellow teachers, conveying information to them and helping them grow as teachers. “I am still honing my teaching craft in the classroom.”

Professional Development 80

Professional Development Leadership Government Teaching 80

The Hechinger Report

JUNE 6, 2022

“Certainly, as long as human beings are running schools, you’re going to have that possibility,” she said, adding that the goal is to have policies and procedures in place that uphold the law and protect kids, while keeping parents informed. In the end, a leadership change paved the way to victory in Holmes County.

Elementary School 145

Elementary School Public School High School Government 145

The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

So in her junior year in high school, she cut back on her work at the hotel to join student government and volunteer at a hospital and on two community programs. Five years ago, the buzzwords were “well-rounded” and “leadership.” “I knew that I didn’t have anything to put on [applications],” Shaikh said. “If

High School 143

High School History Leadership Economics 143

The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 11, 2019

Wise governments reward families who strive to propel their children. Meanwhile, polarized politics eclipse informed education debate. Voters might recognize informed leadership, if or when it appears on the campaign trail. But how to remedy these stratifying effects? Corey Booker (D-N.J.)

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The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

And where there is information about whether students finish college knowing more than when they started, it’s not altogether reassuring. universities, has been put on hold because of resistance from governments and institutions, the OECD’s director for education and skills said. Consumers and lawmakers “should have this information.

Civics 111

Civics Leadership High School Economics 111

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 5, 2019

Stewart Lockett (right, grey shirt) leads a meeting of the student government executive team in late January. His team is the most diverse student government the university has ever had. He dug through the bottom drawer and pulled out a student government flyer from five years earlier. Casey Parks/The Hechinger Report.

Library 111

Library Government High School Civics 111

Zinn Education Project

JUNE 6, 2024

The goal is to raise awareness about how anti-history education laws and book bans — and their chilling effect — threaten any chance of an informed and engaged democracy. Here are highlights from the remarks. We teach them the power of their voice and the importance of upcoming elections. Why should we all be alarmed?

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Teaching Social Justice Library Heritage 86

The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

That’s driving institutions to beef up career services staffs and budgets, promote career directors to the highest levels of leadership and start offering career advising to students from the time they put down their first-year deposits. “If Washington University in St.

Humanities 138

Humanities Professional Development Critical Thinking Leadership 138

Dangerously Irrelevant

DECEMBER 13, 2016

Watching includes the acts of staying informed and of being a participant observer. Among other actions, she articulated two concepts – watching and naming – that she thought were particularly important for members of a community who wish to be deeply involved and fully present.

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