Dangerously Irrelevant

JANUARY 6, 2021

Yeah, that was probably a big mistake… Superintendents and principals, are you ready yet to pay more attention to information literacy throughout your P-12 curricula? Related Posts. 10+1 reactions to closing Iowa’s achievement gaps. Would Dr. King passively submit? Serve your detention or lose your textbooks.

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MAY 26, 2022

The post Strategies for Trauma-Informed Care in School appeared first on Digital Promise.

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MAY 16, 2024

Between a third and a half of all children under the age of five receive informal care from a family member, friend or neighbor, making it the most common child care arrangement for this age group outside of parental care. In California about one in four of informal caregivers go unpaid, the Early Edge report noted.

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

In a report publicly released in October 2020 , the Government Accountability Office (GAO) counted 99 school data breaches over the past four years, from July 2016 to May 2020, that compromised the personal information of thousands of students in kindergarten through high school. Attacks by cyber criminals were rare, the GAO found.

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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 13, 2016

The more informed our students are about the world around them, the less likely they’ll be duped by fake news stories. The audio recordings effectively weave the information into a story that is both interesting and informative. So, I was excited to stumble on Listenwise , which is bringing public radio into the classroom.

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Studies Weekly

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Tips for Helping Students Understand Informational Text March 7, 2023 • Debbie Bagley There is a lot of information written about how to help students navigate informational text, but the most important takeaway for me is to make sure we focus on best practices that support our learners.

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Despite promising evidence, however, there remains little information accessible to families about the availability and quality of CTE high school programs. This data, combined with information on college enrollment and persistence, could help families understand how well a school is preparing students for life after high school.

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Anthroholic

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

Secondary sources refer to materials that interpret, evaluate, or analyze data or information from primary sources. They offer a second-hand perspective on a subject or event and are often derived from primary source data.

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APSA Educate

DECEMBER 11, 2023

August 1, 2023 | Incorporating Information Literacy Skills into Your Syllabus Kimberley MacVaugh ( Georgetown University, Association of College and Research Libraries ) explores practical approaches and active learning strategies to scaffold research competencies within your own syllabi and effectively … The post Pedagogy Workshop: Incorporating (..)

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Edthena

MAY 19, 2022

School leaders often don’t have or are not gathering the information needed to paint an accurate picture of how their school is performing. That necessary information must be rooted in school and classroom data. Defining the indicators of success in education for students is tightly linked with how to measure achievement.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 8, 2015

As many teachers shift to the Common Core Standards, they are attempting to incorporate more complex texts and more informational/nonfiction texts into their curriculum. Many teachers are discovering that there are a range of websites that offer informational texts available at various Lexile levels.

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Digital Promise

APRIL 23, 2019

In the past decade, organizations have turned to online learning to create informed trainings and reach more people. The post Information Sharing at the 2019 Nonprofit Technology Conference appeared first on Digital Promise. Creating Engaging Online Learning Experiences.

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ASHP CML

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

We're excited to learn of your interest in LGBTQ+ Histories of the United States.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

Our new information landscape is digital bits in the ether instead of ink dots on paper. One of schools’ primary tasks is to help students master the dominant information landscape of their time. Our new information landscape is digital bits in the ether instead of ink dots on paper.

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Education Elements

MARCH 12, 2024

Picture this: sunrise in Rochester, NH, where the promise of a fantastic day starts with the aroma of fresh coffee and the delightful sight of pastries from the local gem, Potter's House. If you haven’t visited, you're missing out on a slice of Rochester's personality—hard working, welcoming, curious, and determined.

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Education Elements

APRIL 21, 2020

Distributing information in an organization can sometimes feel like playing telephone. When we need to share information with teammates, it can be easy to start small, by having side conversations with colleagues sitting nearby.

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Digital Promise

MAY 29, 2018

To support these students, education professionals are turning to trauma-informed practices. One district thoughtfully embedding trauma-informed practices into their everyday work is Liberty 53 School District in Missouri. Finally, being trauma-informed can involve rethinking discipline.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 25, 2024

This awareness allows us to identify our strengths, recognize the gaps, and make informed decisions about the steps we need to take. This information can help identify areas of strength and weakness, allowing leaders to target resources and interventions effectively.

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The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

Experiments that send parents useful information by text have been found to increase student attendance and reduce course failures dramatically. Parents get so little information and so little of what they get is useful,” Rogers said. Parents get so little information and so little of what they get is useful.”.

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

As Mercer (2000) argues, "Talk is not simply a vehicle for transmitting information; it is a tool for thinking." When students articulate their thoughts and listen to the perspectives of their peers, they are challenged to think critically, analyze information, and construct new knowledge.

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TeachThought

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Is this headline entirely ‘true’/accurate or based instead on partially true information/data? Is this information, angle, or ‘take’ new or something that’s been said before (and either fact-checked or debunked)? What background information would I need to be able to evaluate its credibility?

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Stanford History Education Group

AUGUST 1, 2022

What Happens When TikTok Is Your Main Source of News and Information teresa.elena.o… Mon, 08/01/2022 - 09:34 08/01/22 [link]

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 11, 2024

Below are some of the highlights: Oh, my goodness, this was exactly what I needed because I am involved in Intervention and Extension Training at my place of work and this information was so helpful. The webinar provided a great deal of relevant information and strategies to integrate personalized learning in learning environments.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

AUGUST 23, 2015

Give kids the freedom to make “informed decisions” about things they care about, real things in the real world, things that probably aren’t in the standards or on the test, and we’ll get a lot farther down the road to preserving what’s left of this experiment in democracy. via [link].

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Cult of Pedagogy

MARCH 3, 2024

Novice and expert learners experience and process information differently. I like to think of schema development like a spider web : The more connections to the information being taught, the more complex the spider web of knowledge. This is especially important when beginning a new topic.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 3, 2024

It also ensures that education remains dynamic and meaningful, preparing students to make informed decisions and contribute positively to society. Educators should ensure students have a firm grasp of essential information in the classroom before progressing. It encourages deeper cognitive processes and critical thinking.

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Digital Promise

DECEMBER 15, 2016

The neurons in our brain have two distinct anatomical features: their cell bodies, where all the processing of information, thinking and planning happens, and their axons, which are the main avenues that connect brain areas and transfer information between them. Language-learning restructures the brain. Read the original article.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Flash forward many years, and we now have instant access to what seems like endless sources of information, which is both a good and bad thing, depending on perspective. Virtually any student today can access knowledge and information. It’s what they can do with it in a meaningful way that they crave.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

How many of us were initially trained doesn’t carry as much weight in a world where information is readily at our fingertips. Teachers and administrators are compelled to adapt to changing times where access to information is instant and flexibility is crucial. There is a great deal on the plates of teachers and administrators.

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TeachThought

AUGUST 20, 2024

Critical thinking is an ongoing process emphasizing the fluid and continued interpretation of information rather than the formation of static beliefs and opinions. Research about cognitively demanding skills provides formal academic content that we can extend to less formal settings, including K-12 classrooms.

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TeachThought

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Information and Communication Overloading (ICO) and “Mindful Media” contributed by Dr. Domenico Meschino In today’s digital age, children are immersed in many online activities that shape their daily lives. Social media has become integral to their social landscape, with platforms like YouTube capturing their attention.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Upon closer examination, it becomes evident that information, in the form of content, held a central role in all my classes. The routine was consistent: my peers and I would receive information and then be assigned tasks to showcase our comprehension, occasionally even constructing new knowledge.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 16, 2023

Collaborative exchanges among peers, teachers, authors, and mentors can turn a simple student writing product into a multifaceted and informative artifact. Instant Access Once connected to the Internet, the opportunities to access information and resources are limitless.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 7, 2024

Below is more detailed information on the components of the system. Effective communication is vital, as it ensures that all stakeholders, including teachers, parents, and students, are well-informed and engaged. By relying on evidence, educators can make informed decisions that enhance student learning and achievement.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 23, 2024

This active exploration allows them to discover new information, make connections between ideas, and solidify their understanding. No matter the path chosen, checks for understanding along the way inform the student of their understanding.

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TeachThought

MARCH 23, 2024

Next, they answer comprehension questions, which include opportunities to compare and contrast information. Next, they answer comprehension questions, which include opportunities to compare and contrast information. Next, they answer comprehension questions, which include opportunities to compare and contrast information.

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