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Improving The Relationship Between Schools And Communities

TeachThought

Not An Argument For Learning Models At this point, this is usually where the conversation turns to learning models–entrepreneurial learning, self-directed learning , mobile learning, play-based learning, project-based learning, inquiry-based learning , blended learning.

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TEACHER VOICE: ‘As Covid-19 disproportionately affects Black communities, my students will analyze how difficult times can be a catalyst for societal change’

The Hechinger Report

I don’t know anyone who felt equipped to jump to remote learning effectively overnight. As I’m preparing for another round of distance learning, I’m now able to reflect on what can be done differently. Related: What if public schools never reopen? That starts with federal funding. We need to think long term.We

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A rural Montana district goes all in on makerspaces

The Hechinger Report

Editor’s note: This story led off this week’s Future of Learning newsletter, which is delivered free to subscribers’ inboxes every Wednesday with trends and top stories about education innovation. In Havre Public Schools in northern Montana, it’s not uncommon for middle schoolers to arrive early. Subscribe today!

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How do you teach antiracism to the youngest students?

The Hechinger Report

Colleges are holding professional development online events for educators on how to reimagine education with racial justice in mind. And school districts are working to expand their curricula on race. Ever since the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis in late May spurred what may be the largest social movement in U.S.

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Tales from the Road: Highlights from a Tour of Districts in the League of Innovative Schools

Digital Promise

While the highlights of each of these visits are vast, below are five amazing schools we visited in League districts that are educating students in creative, forward-thinking ways. Mentor Public Schools – Mentor, OH. Mentor Public Schools has a school dedicated to serving students with autism.

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OPINION: Don’t count teachers out of school redesign

The Hechinger Report

Aurora Hills Middle School is the first school in the Aurora Public Schools district to pilot the model. During this time, the core classroom teachers for that grade participate in a full day of professional development. Related: Using creative classroom design to promote instructional innovation.

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The overlooked power of Zuckerberg-backed learning program lies offline

The Hechinger Report

Schools also have access to professional development gatherings in the fall and spring, a Summit “success manager” assigned to their schools and online support, all at no cost. There have been highly publicized problems in some districts that have adopted the program. How do they draw that something is happening?”.