Edsurge

JANUARY 27, 2017

In 2015, fewer than 10 girls of any race took the AP Computer Science exam in ten states, and not a single African-American student took the exam in nine states, including Mississippi, where 50 percent of high school graduates are African-American. There is little incentive for schools and districts to include technology courses.

Science 148

Science Beliefs Exams STEM 148

Edsurge

DECEMBER 4, 2024

To learn more about how districts are integrating innovative instructional practices and data-driven tools for more personalized learning, EdSurge spoke with Dr. Joseph Mancuso , Superintendent of Eastern York School District , and Michael Calvert , Director of Elementary Education at South Allegheny School District. Dr. Joseph W.

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Beliefs Learning Math Assignments 183

eSchool News

APRIL 12, 2016

“Just do it” may be an effective slogan for a sporting shoe company, but it is not an effective change management technique to move to blended learning. This is real “leading from the front” and it shows commitment to the changes. It was extremely valuable and left no doubt of the commitment of the leadership to change.).

Blended Learning 189

Blended Learning Learning Quizzes Beliefs 189

Edsurge

OCTOBER 12, 2017

It’s a well-worn idiom, which shapes the belief systems of too many schools and districts across the country. But as a guiding philosophy it can be paralyzing, particularly for a school district that’s doing well. We’ve all heard the old cliche, “If it’s not broke, don’t fix it.” Several of our students were named U.S.

Achievement 118

Achievement Elementary School Elementary School Schools 118

Edsurge

APRIL 10, 2017

And with the gusto expected from a company’s leader, he adds that this latest milestone is proof that his company’s thesis has merit: that Smart Sparrow is riding the second wave of the digital revolution: “the ability for schools to redesign courses to be digital-first experiences.”. Will Schools Pony Up?

Teachers 133

Teachers Instructors Learning Quizzes 133

eSchool News

OCTOBER 19, 2018

School leaders, especially, need accurate notions of how the world works if they want their school improvement efforts to succeed. Yet many bold and promising ideas to transform schools falter when leaders rely on conventional wisdom about how to make their initiatives flourish.

Research Methods 201

Research Methods Beliefs Schools Change Management 201