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JUNE 1, 2020

We enrolled in the fellowship program, which began with a one-week training in the summer of 2019, put on by the nonprofit that developed the model, and extended into coaching throughout the current school year. In other words, how students are learning and how they can improve. Take a student of ours named Layla.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Moore: We are a small suburban school district (approximately 2400 students in two elementary schools, one middle school and one high school) located in Enola, PA that started the school year completely online. Prior to OTIS, how was your district handling PD?

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

For example, this year our district launched the Exploration AI program to boost educators’ use and understanding of this emerging technology through self-directed, gamified learning. Courtney Groskin, Instructional Learning Coach, St. Vrain Valley Schools, Longmont, Colo.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2024

For example, this year our district launched the Exploration AI program to boost educators’ use and understanding of this emerging technology through self-directed, gamified learning. Courtney Groskin, Instructional Learning Coach, St. Vrain Valley Schools, Longmont, Colo.

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Edsurge

JULY 29, 2020

On March 16, the district closed schools to help contain the outbreak of COVID-19. Distance learning began March 23. In elementary school, frequent absences are linked to a higher likelihood of dropout—even if attendance improves over time. “We encourage students to attend every second of every day,” says Simon.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 11, 2020

Frazier , a fourth grade teacher who says remote learning reaffirmed the career path she chose. Lauren Bayersdorfer , an AP Calculus teacher and cheerleading coach who felt that she was in over her head. Kristen Stein , an elementary school teacher who enjoyed remote learning more than expected.

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OCTOBER 5, 2020

It was about getting kids back in school, connecting them to the services they need and reuniting them with caring, competent adults. The idea had first come up last spring, when Portland Public Schools remained closed indefinitely and parents in the district started to realize that this pandemic would be sticking around a while longer.

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