Edsurge

FEBRUARY 25, 2017

I believe that technology has the potential to make learning more equitable, engaging, and relevant for learners of all ages and backgrounds. But I’ve also seen first-hand how technology can create detached and impersonal learning environments, and even widen the achievement gap we see today.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 16, 2018

“There are many kinds of assessments that educators use in the classroom—what makes them ‘formative’ is when the information from the assessment is used to adapt the instructional approach to meet students’ learning needs.”. MORE FROM EDTECH: Read more about adaptive learning tools teachers are using in their classrooms!

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 16, 2020

As an elementary school teacher, my highest priorities were always the following: Cultivating agency, autonomy and independence in my students. Before choosing apps, I recommend taking stock of your needs. Preserving opportunities for socialization, dialogue and discourse. This isn’t sustainable, and it hasn’t been for quite some time.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 21, 2018

At Slackwood Elementary School in New Jersey, AI assistants helped bolster first-grade students, a majority of whom were struggling to achieve high test scores in science, technology, engineering and math courses. I am amazed at the independent success my students are achieving with each task.” .

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Edsurge

JULY 29, 2019

In the end, we came up with four goals that, if implemented, would turn the district around: increase student achievement; recruit and retain highly effective teachers and leaders; develop a collaborative partnership between the school district and the community; create a positive and trusting culture and climate.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 2, 2017

Each area feeds into one comprehensive high school with a variety of Career and Technical Education STEM/STEAM pathways including computer science, engineering, environmental science, health science, and manufacturing and construction. For five years in a row, TAF Academy has received the School of Distinction Award.

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Elevate k12

JUNE 24, 2024

Falling reading levels, staff shortages, and a lack of quality teaching are all more likely to affect poorer school districts. The crisis in public education is widening student achievement gaps, causing a dangerous feedback loop that disproportionately affects Black students, low-income students , and students with special educational needs.

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eSchool News

APRIL 9, 2025

Despite these difficulties, the pandemic also highlighted educators resilience and adaptability, reinforcing their essential role in shaping students learning experiences during unprecedented times. This has freed them to move away from whole-group learning and adopt a more blended learning approach.

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eSchool News

MAY 28, 2025

As the principal of a mid-sized urban elementary school, I work hand-in-hand with my teachers to surface and implement the strategies and tactics we believe will benefit the diverse learners in our school. Among the most effective strategies my team and I have implemented is blended learning.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2025

This is an urgent and growing national problem, and immediate attention is needed to help these students who likely missed the benefits of an evidence-based curriculum for foundational literacy skills in early elementary school, especially during the COVID crisis.

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