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How to strengthen student workforce readiness with classroom and career connections

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Additionally, districts can support educator development by providing training to help equip teachers with the knowledge, tools, and techniques needed to effectively deliver career-focused instruction.

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Trump moved fast and broke things in education–but what he’s creating isn’t clear

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“We do believe that the Dear Colleague letter puts a target on districts that are supporting our work and puts a target on organizations like ours,” said Sharif El-Mekki, founder and CEO of the Center for Black Educator Development, which works to diversify the teaching workforce.

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HMH launches marketplace to connect educators, developers

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HMH Marketplace feels like a virtual teachers’ lounge where educators are sharing their best, most successful classroom resources,” said Laura Randazzo, a high school English teacher in California. “It More resources, applications and sellers will be added daily.

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Research shows significant learning via scholastic esports

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From its inception two years ago, NASEF has focused on developing a program that taps into students’ excitement around esports, with an emphasis on personal and educational development. Related content: 4 ways to futureproof school networks for an esports takeover.

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I’m a teacher, but I was also “that student”

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This fall, I will return to the classroom for my second year teaching English at Philadelphia’s Excel Academy South , an accelerated high school experience for students seeking a smaller, more personal setting, intensely focused on elevating social skills, emotional wellness, and academic success. .

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In an alarming trend, teacher diversity is slowing

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In collaboration with the Center for Black Educator Development (CBED), NCTQ presents a promising set of alternative strategies that promote representation of teachers of color, as well as increase overall teacher diversity within the workforce. Education leaders cannot fix what they cannot see.

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Empowering girls with STEM education to build tomorrow’s tech industry

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Today, math scores are at pre-pandemic lows (thanks in part to years of remote learning) and elementary-aged children are falling behind grade-level standards, posing significant risks to children’s educational development.