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Austin Independent School District Selects IXL to Support Classroom Instruction and Distance Learning

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IXL is an approved blended learning program for the Texas Education Agency’s Math Innovation Zones (MIZ) initiative, which aims to improve learning outcomes in math by preparing students for success in Algebra I.

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How 3 past Hero Awards winners navigated COVID

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The great education beta test brought on by the pandemic has resulted in discoveries and innovations across education — from distance learning and closing the digital divide, to addressing the need for diversity, equity, and inclusion in schools, and so much more,” said Kevin Hogan, eSN’s editor-at-large. ”

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How Districts Can Develop a Comprehensive Plan for Remote Learning Come Fall

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This online learning model doesn’t work for every child, but it is right for some. And as schools plan to reopen this fall, leaders should use this time to create high-quality distance learning options that could transform teaching and learning for the better.

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Understanding why students cheat and use AI: Insights for meaningful assessments

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Additionally, teachers can integrate discussions on the value of learning and integrity into the curriculum, using tools like student reflections and peer feedback to reinforce these values. More focus on grades than learning When students are preoccupied with grades, they often lose sight of the learning process itself.

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How Student Agency Can Ease the Pain of Remote Learning and Teaching

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For those who can, it’s become abundantly clear that grades alone are insufficient to motivate learning. But it also illuminates just how little value schoolwork has, from some students’ perspectives, except to feed a grade. But Bragg has witnessed a different reaction in his classes.

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The Summer of COVID-19 Presents a Unique Opportunity for Education Companies

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And since they get to do all that work at home, without the distraction of students and grading, and perhaps while wearing shorts, they do it all unpaid. Highlight the reward : Educators will spend a good amount of time learning something new if it has a clear and measurable reward.

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Data and analytics help make informed decisions

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PowerSchool announced its new Unified Insights Student Learning release , a first – of – its – kind tool, giving educators a holistic view into data they’ll need to help ensure all students can stay on track following the shift to distance learning. Here’s what we’ve seen in the last seven weeks : .