Digital Promise

APRIL 14, 2021

Seth Brady, Grades 9-12 Teacher (Illinois). Robert Cannone, Grades K-8 Coach & Consultant (Ontario). Megan Edlefsen, Grades 9-12 Fashion, Interior Design, and Personal Finance (Texas). James Ewing, Grade K-5 STEM/Science and Grade 4 Special Education (New York). Morgan Keena, Grade 7 Social Studies (Idaho).

Teaching 149

Teaching K-12 Social Studies Middle School 149

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 17, 2020

“The biggest problem is there is not enough time to really do the training that a teacher needs to understand how to teach online,” said Jennifer Mathes, interim chief executive officer of the Boston-based Online Learning Consortium , a nonprofit that offers webinars and resources on online teaching and learning.

K-12 142

K-12 Elementary School Middle School Charter School 142

ED Surge

MAY 24, 2023

In the wake of the Atlanta Spa shootings and a surge in violence against Asian Americans throughout the pandemic, Illinois made history by becoming the first state to mandate that Asian American history be taught in public K-12 schools beginning in the 2022-23 school year.

Inclusive Curriculum 104

Inclusive Curriculum American History Primary Sources Professional Development 104

TCI

APRIL 2, 2024

In response to the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) program was introduced to provide federal funding assistance to K-12 schools nationwide. This funding aimed to mitigate the pandemic’s impact on student learning and support schools during these challenging times.

K-12 40

K-12 Professional Development Social Studies Critical Thinking 40

Studies Weekly

AUGUST 26, 2024

Learn more about Phonological Awareness and strategies to support structured literacy in our five-part Professional Development webinar series. Register for the first webinar, Phonological Awareness, here. Scientific Studies of Reading , 12 (1), 90–105. References Explicitly Teach Rhyming. Reading Universe.

Primary Sources 52

Primary Sources Heritage K-12 Professional Development 52

The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 16, 2021

I supported the legislation’s focus on wraparound services and universal pre-K for families, as I’ve seen the many benefits these services have had in our community. In addition, educators who are looking to immediately implement social and emotional learning (SEL) activities can make use of existing funding and programs.

K-12 139

K-12 Elementary School Library Professional Development 139