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Building Education Technology for the Developing World

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Two and a half million laptops later, some critics point out the project’s failures with its Western-centric approach and “technologically utopian” vision that hailed technology as the answer to difficult social problems. A cultural approach to learning is one of those places where alignment is key.”.

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John King: ‘The Failure of National Leadership Is Being Visited Upon School Leaders’

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And for six months and counting, the virus has exposed existing inequities in our society and, in many cases, intensified them, especially in education. So again, the failure of national leadership is being visited upon school leaders who face this impossible dilemma. This year, the event was held fully online. But we have to be safe.

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Forward Failures, Future of Work and What’s (Not) the Next Big Thing in Edtech

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Lessons from Forward Failures “Most of today’s schools were designed for a different time and purpose. However, innovating schools and actually putting those calls to practice can get messy, and it appeared that one theme throughout the event was about facing and learning from those failures. Many transferred for sure, but many didn’t.”

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Educators are Disengaged and Distracted. Better Workplace Culture Could Win Them Back.

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Right now, culture is probably the most important thing that leaders can be thinking about. McClure: How does engagement connect to a concept like workplace culture? Is engagement kind of a necessary precondition for building culture? And these facets of culture all live in a similar space.

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How to Engage Your Students With the 12-Minute Rule and Quizzes They’re Meant to Fail

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So are most of the students taking the cultural competency quiz Professor John Branch gives out near the beginning of his MBA-level International Marketing class at the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business. But failure is the whole point of the exercise. The average student gets just two of the ten questions right.

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When Teachers Left My School, I Felt Like a Failure. Here's What I Learned.

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In this conversation, I shared that I was frustrated about our staff culture and morale. No, this is about how challenging it is to deal with the shame of experiencing resignations and how I am learning to cope with moments of failure in leadership. My colleague was supportive and understanding. As school leaders, we go through this.

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How I Used Basketball to Help Black Boys Embrace Emotional Wellness

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Engaging Black boys effectively in conversations about emotional wellness requires a deep understanding of their unique experiences and cultural backgrounds. Culturally relevant approaches are essential in supporting their emotional development and fostering a sense of belonging. How did you overcome it?”

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