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Kenneth C. Griffin Donates $2 Million to Nonprofit Achieve Miami’s Teacher Accelerator Program to Strengthen South Florida’s Teacher Pipeline

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Miami Achieve Miami , a nonprofit dedicated to equalizing educational opportunities for students throughout Miami-Dade County, has received $2.4 50,000 from City National Bank of Florida , as part of its long-term partnership with Achieve Miami in support of the Achieve Scholars program. This gift builds on Griffins $3.5

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Meeting the rising demand for school-based speech and behavioral support

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As districts and schools nationwide struggle to find qualified therapists, particularly speech-language pathologists and board-certified behavior analysts (BCBAs), theres a growing demand for these specialized professionals. By leveraging flexible staffing solutions, schools can access high-quality therapists at a lower overall cost.

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The dangers of attempting to ‘Instant Pot’ educational progress

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That means students this year did not need to achieve the same mastery of knowledge and skills as kids in previous years. Minnesota, Florida, and North Carolina are rolling back high school math or English requirements. It also will lead to more students at all levels of educational achievement needing remedial help.

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

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Her career spans roles as an elementary teacher, instructional coach, mentor, special education administrator, and elementary school principal. She currently serves as the principal of Austin Steward Elementary School #46 in Rochester, New York. work with a partner to light a bulb using the materials provided for you).

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Only 1 in 8 elementary teacher prep programs adequately teach math

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Better math teacher prep will strengthen aspiring teachers and lead to greater math achievement for students. Findings for undergraduate prep programs: The average undergraduate program dedicates 85 hours of instructional time to foundational math content knowledge–20 instructional hours short of the recommended minimum.

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IXL and Fayette County Public Schools Partner to Boost Academic Achievement and Personalize Learning for All Students

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LEXINGTON, Kentucky — IXL , the personalized learning platform used by more than 14 million students, has announced a new partnership with Fayette County Public Schools (FCPS) in Kentucky. IXL is an immersive learning tool that helps students master content at school, on-the-go and at home.

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Edtech tools to beat our state of emergency in reading and math achievement

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Under the great leadership of Dr. Shawn Foster, the Orangeburg County School District Superintendent, my school district had an active plan of action to ensure continuity of learning for all students. This content provides after-school caregivers with additional tools to help students continue learning after the last bell.

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