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Explicit instruction: Students need more of it

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As a progressive educator in New York City for 30 years, I thought I had all the answers. The best teaching had to do with inquiry, with higher-level thinking, with student-centered project-based learning. What students–especially struggling students–also need is teacher-directed explicit instruction.

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Problem-based learning helped boost my underserved students’ engagement

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As educators, our charge is to impart knowledge onto our students, open new doors for them, and encourage them to stretch beyond their comfort zones. As a physical education teacher in an underserved community, finding ways to connect with my classes during the pandemic and a time of remote learning was challenging.

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5 models that prioritize learner-centered education

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When students reach high school, research shows that close to 66 percent of students are disengaged. When students reach high school, research shows that close to 66 percent of students are disengaged. The typical day of an Iowa BIG learner is half conventional and half learner-centered.

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4 things innovative districts do to improve graduation rates

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As the skills expected of today’s graduates change rapidly, school districts have to overhaul their thinking on what it means to be “college and career ready.” We rounded up some best practices League members use to ensure students stay in school, get their degrees, and are prepared for success in their post-secondary endeavors.

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Envisioning the personalized edtech of tomorrow

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To create a business model that is highly customizable and capable of finding and pursuing demand, edtech companies must build a data-driven ecosystem that can accompany learners through every stage of their lives—from preschool through high school and throughout their professional lives, leisure time and retirement.

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The New Librarian: How to lead a tech-integration revolution

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Throughout my career, I’ve had the good fortune to work in various capacities as a librarian and with all levels of learners, from kindergarten through doctoral students. Presently, I’m a school librarian at North High School in Downers Grove, Ill., Use them as examples or encouragement for growing your program.

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Sneak a peek at 8 eSN K-12 Hero Awards contenders

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Rod Ruth , nominated by Edmentum Aaron Schwartz , nominated by IPVideo Nominee: Cumberland County Public Schools Nominated by: EPS School Specialty For Cumberland County Public Schools, the strategic use of Structured Literacy made all the difference for both students and teachers in addressing disrupted learning due to the pandemic.

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