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Charting a path forward in K-12

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After several years of disrupted learning, schools are taking stock of the range of challenges that need to be addressed—challenges resulting from the most significant disruption to K-12 education in history. Rather, educators anticipate a multi-year process of helping struggling students recover from pandemic-related school disruptions.

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In One of Connecticut’s Most Innovative Districts, Belief in Every Student Comes First

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I have a suspicion that these simple words—“every” and “all”—are often overlooked by the hundreds of people who make up an educational organization. At Newington Public Schools (NPS) in Connecticut, the belief in all students is at the heart of every decision we make. In part, it's because of the diverse group of students we serve.

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How ‘Growth’ Goals Actually Hold Students Back

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It is rooted in a testing paradigm that reflects the now defunct concept that students fall along a Bell Curve—that some will always be behind—rather than a belief that all students can reach proficiency. Replacing grade-level achievement goals with relative growth goals undermine the mission of equity that our schools promise to uphold.

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5 ways to apply Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs to edtech for better outcomes

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This concept derives out of the belief that constant betterment can only be achieved when certain needs are mastered. Self-actualization: achieving one’s full potential. It’s impossible to achieve your full potential when you don’t know where your next meal is coming from. Safety needs: security, safety.

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Why Jo Boaler Believes This Math Curriculum Is the Key to Promoting Growth Mindset

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As far as the school system was concerned, this was the group destined for low-level achievement. This experience inspired Dr. Boaler to work with her school to shift to a mixed achievement approach for students. It also sparked her passion for math education reform. How can we address the achievement gap through math education?

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CoSN2025 Takeaways: Meet the Winners

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Below are some details: The CoSN Volunteer of the Year Award recognizes the achievements of one CoSN member who has provided exemplary support to the organization over the past year. Mike has been a tireless volunteer and an invaluable leader in Ohios educational technology community.

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

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It’s a well-worn idiom, which shapes the belief systems of too many schools and districts across the country. If the district’s goal was to be high achieving, then what was the point of tinkering with a formula that was working? We’ve all heard the old cliche, “If it’s not broke, don’t fix it.”