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In an alarming trend, teacher diversity is slowing

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Key points: Teachers of color produce additional positive academic, social-emotional, and behavioral outcomes for all students School leaders of color face high levels of burnoutheres what they need to thrive How are you attracting and retaining teachers of color? For more news on diversity, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub A new report from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) reveals a troubling trend: Nationally, the diversity of the teacher workforce is growing at a slo

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What is a Virtual HS?

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Virtual high schools have become increasingly popular as technology has advanced and educational needs have evolved. Here is an overview of key data and trends associated with them: Enrollment and Growth Enrollment Numbers : Virtual high schools have seen significant growth in enrollment. In the United States alone, millions of students are now taking at least one online course.

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5 ways kids will learn about careers in 2025

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Key points: Students need better guidance on post-graduation options Real-life work experiences: The unseen curriculum for high school success Rethinking STEM to shape the future workforce For more news on career readiness, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub When it comes to figuring out what to do after high school, too many of today’s young people are anxious, uninformed, and unprepared.

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Supporting All Learners: Building an Inclusive Classroom With Universal Design for Learning

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Schools should provide a window through which all students can see the future they want for themselves. Students arrive in the classroom with a diverse range of needs, and helping them succeed isnt always straightforward. Centering instruction in Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and implementing both direct and student-driven instruction can help engage learners, address diverse needs and improve learning outcomes for all students.

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Student Gains Highlighted in MIND Education’s 2024 Annual Report

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2024 has been an incredible year at MIND Education! A year-long study by MIND Research Institute found that nearly 9,000 students in grades 3-5 using ST Math showed significant improvements in math performance, outperforming peers across diverse subgroups. Head to 2024s Annual Report page to see more on these remarkable and impactful results!

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4 Great Inauguration Day Activities for Kids

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Elementary Nest 4 Great Inauguration Day Activities for Kids Inauguration Day is happens every four years in January! It’s a great opportunity to teach your students about the Presidential election in even more detail! For teachers, this day is a great chance to bring history and civics to life in the classroom. Using Inauguration Day activities for kids will help students understand its significance.

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Breaking Through Bureaucracy: Navigating the Long Sales Cycle in K-12 Education

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Selling products and services to K-12 schools and districts can be a challenging endeavor, largely due to the lengthy and complex approval processes involved. From budget cycles to board approvals, the K-12 education sales cycle is unlike other industries. To succeed, companies must adopt a proactive, strategic approach that addresses the unique obstacles of this market.

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As the Administration Changes, Will Fear Keep Newcomer Students From Schools?

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Lara Evangelista remembers a high school student calling her to say his parents were picked up by immigration officers while selling clothes on the side of the road. That was 2017, and Evangelista was then a principal. Now the executive director of Internationals Network, a nonprofit that works with schools to support immigrant youth, Evangelista is spending the final days of the Biden administration helping schools prepare to support newcomer families.

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