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What Schools Miss When They’re Missing Relationship Data

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The analysis also yielded a new species of school-level data, charting the degree of economic connectedness within individual high schools and colleges across the country. Of course, limited time, financial resources, and network science expertise in schools may hamper adoption of these kinds of tools.

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Why Building a Diverse Workforce Requires Computer Science Mandates in Schools

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In 2015, fewer than 10 girls of any race took the AP Computer Science exam in ten states, and not a single African-American student took the exam in nine states, including Mississippi, where 50 percent of high school graduates are African-American. There is little incentive for schools and districts to include technology courses.

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3 LMS adoptions that go way beyond the basics

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Teachers then select the resources that they want to use/include and give students access to that information. According to Mote, Cortex’s biggest strength is its ability to digest incoming data and make it understandable and accessible for users. This, in turn, helps teachers provide a very personalized learning experience, she added.

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The Secret to Being a Better Teacher? Find Your Tribe

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Breaking Out of My Rut In 2014, when I started teaching English Language Arts at McClarin Success Academy, an alternative high school, I wasn’t sure what to expect. Eight years into my career, I was frustrated and welcomed any change. I hoped I’d find a home at this school for kids who hadn’t found success anywhere else.

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Why a High-Achieving District Keeps Tinkering With a School Model That Already Works

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The 2018 Niche.com rankings listed our district as one of the top 15 “Best School Districts in America” for the fourth year in a row. Four of our seven elementary schools are ranked in the top 20 schools in Pennsylvania, and our high school forensics team is recognized as one of the best teams in the nation.

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President of Achieving the Dream On How Colleges Wrestle With Their Data

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On one hand they are the centerpiece of free-college efforts in some states, but I also hear that a lot of community colleges are facing declining enrollments, in part because fewer students are graduating high school in some states. Karen Stout: I think we're facing a new access-and-completion call to action. One is leadership.

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Rising higher ed leaders tackle campus challenges in EAB’s fellowship

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The topics covered included student success, budget models, change management, and more. In each session, the fellows gained depth in new topics or terrains, developed leadership skills, and built a network with peers from institutions across the country.