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Real talk: What it really takes to lead successful grading reform

eSchool News

.” –Alice Opperman, Director of Curriculum, Instruction & Technology, Emerson Public Schools (NJ) Still evolving, and that’s the point For Jessica and Alice, grading reform has never been about arriving at a perfect system (and certainly not achieving it overnight). Their message to other school leaders?

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Look to the Science: Understanding how Mind, Brain and Education Science can Inform Educational Practices

k12 Digest

Another study showed that in mathematics, students exposed to brain-based instruction not only achieved higher scores but developed a deeper conceptual understanding of the material. Conclusion Implementing brain-based strategies in the classroom offers a host of possible benefits that extend far beyond academic achievement.

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Personalized Learning, Global Citizenship: A Framework for the Modern Classroom

k12 Digest

This process showed me that students flourish not only when they achieve academically but when their mental health, emotional resilience, and relationships are nurtured. This helped them apply knowledge, develop communication skills, and see themselves as active citizens. This kind of structured choice fosters agency and motivation.

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Otus Awarded Practitioner-Informed Design Product Certification from Digital Promise

eSchool News

Otus earned the certification by demonstrating how its product team consistently partners with K-12 educators to guide product design, test new features, and provide direct feedback that shapes future updates. This approach not only reflects the authentic needs of teachers, administrators, and students—it drives better outcomes.

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Look to the Science: Understanding how Mind, Brain and Education Science can Inform Educational Practices

k12 Digest

Another study showed that in mathematics, students exposed to brain-based instruction not only achieved higher scores but developed a deeper conceptual understanding of the material. Conclusion Implementing brain-based strategies in the classroom offers a host of possible benefits that extend far beyond academic achievement.

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Elevate’s Classroom Engagement Audits: A Year in Review

Elevate k12

We also found that more engaging classrooms not only drive higher student achievement, but also receive better student feedback. Based on these changes, we were happy to see progress in teacher survey feedback between the beginning and end of the school year.

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Integrating Systems Thinking to Enhance Liberal Arts Curriculum through Learner-Centered Teaching 

Faculty Focus

Additionally, it cultivates intellectual and practical skills, including inquiry and analysis, critical and creative thinking, written and oral communication, quantitative literacy, information literacy, teamwork, and problem-solving. The “Thinking” in Systems Thinking: Seven Essential Skills (Pegasus Communications, Waltham, MA).

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