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5 reasons to use a one-stop-shop communications platform

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For starters, our administrators were using one communication system and teachers were using a completely different system. Our middle school integrated arts instructors faced a different set of challenges, namely due to the rotation of their classes throughout the school year. Consistency across the district.

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5 ways to engage your school community with tech-powered communication

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Unfortunately, developing a communications plan is time- and resource-intensive, especially if the approach is fragmented and disjointed. For best results, a district communications strategic plan should identify key stakeholders, the outcomes you want to achieve with them, and the channels you’ll use for communication.

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How George School Uses Location Driven Digital Signage to Improve Communication

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Location Driven Communication. The digital signs are in common areas, the science center, admissions office, dining hall, Dean’s office, library, art department, and the athletics center. George School uses a location-driven communication strategy. Michael tried out Rise Vision and was impressed by the low cost and ease of use.

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How to integrate environmental concepts into every subject

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One of my earliest projects as the Director of Environmental Education for a public school district in New York was in a middle school English Language Arts classroom. The activity I built required students to quietly journal outside, using prompts driven by ELA, art, and social studies standards. The results were remarkable.

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Madison Metropolitan School District Selects Open Up Resources And Kiddom To Provide K-5 English Language Arts Blended Learning Program

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MADISON, WI – Today, Open Up Resources and Kiddom announced Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD ) has selected its top-rated EL Education K-5 Education Language Arts (ELA) curriculum for its 31 elementary schools in support of the district’s efforts to prioritize early literacy and beyond. Share assignments digitally; ? ABOUT KIDDOM.

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Building Better Rubrics: Empowering Learners Through Effective Rubric Design

Catlin Tucker

At whatever stage, communicating with peers about proposed solutions is an important part of the design process, and shared ideas can lead to improved designs. Instead of writing extensive notes on a finished product, teachers can circle or highlight language on the rubric that communicates why students earned a particular score.

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Would You Rather: Transfer and Apply

Catlin Tucker

Understanding that not all students express or communicate their understanding in the same way is crucial. By offering meaningful choices, we can ensure that every student has the opportunity to successfully apply and communicate their learning, accommodating their unique strengths and preferences.

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