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How our district turned a sea of data into a compass for change

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We would go to one platform to look at their reading data, another for their behavior data, and yet another for math. Specifically, this has allowed us to improve in closing the achievement gap for students with disabilities over the last several years and to provide our teachers with more tailored professional learning for support.

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Many states picked diploma pathways over high school exit exams. Did students benefit?

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Asian and white students are much more likely to complete one of the math and English pathways, considered the college-prep route, while Native students, English learners, and students with disabilities are more likely to have no graduation pathway. Lawmakers passed it unanimously. We learned that’s not true,”Tilley said.)

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Addressing the root causes of chronic K-12 absenteeism

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The White House Council of Economic Advisors found that chronic absenteeism significantly contributed to drops in the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) scores, accounting for 16 to 27 percent of NAEP score declines in math and 36–45 percent in reading. Begin tracking chronic absence data early, no later than kindergarten.

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37 predictions about edtech’s impact in 2023

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–Jessica Medley, 8th Grade Math Teacher, Phenix City Schools (AL) & a Curriculum Associates’ 2022 Extraordinary Educator. I think administrators at more schools across the county will lean into non-traditional supports for students including mentoring, behavioral counseling and socialization exercises for students.

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43 back-to-school predictions for the 2024-2025 year

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Share information about school counseling services and online resources that offer additional support. Heading into the 2024-2025 school year, I think we’ll see an increase in the funding and focus on meeting the needs of students with disabilities, like low vision and ADHD, through innovations in technology.

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How did edtech impact learning in 2023?

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–Jessica Medley, 8th Grade Math Teacher, Phenix City Schools (AL) & a Curriculum Associates’ 2022 Extraordinary Educator Assessments should create opportunity – not squash it. Meaningful small group and individual instruction will be important in combating the deficit in student achievement. –Diane Myers, Ph.

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What Truly Makes the Top Virtual Schools Unique?

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A math proof becomes as rewatchable as a favorite TV show, allowing learners to master concepts at their own pace. Core subjects math, science, language arts are essential even in virtual schools. As graduation approaches, career advisors step in with college counseling, scholarship guidance, and interview preparation.

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