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The U.S. had the blueprint for a high-class education–but abandoned it

eSchool News

Landmark legislation like the GI Bill and the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) of 1965 aimed to level the playing field for all students (regardless of race or background). Progressive educational thinkers like John Dewey emphasized learning by doing, collaboration, and fostering democratic values in the classroom.

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It’s expensive to become a teacher in California. This bill would pay those who try

Cal Matters

In 2020, about 60% of teachers borrowed money to finish their degrees, according to a recent study by the Learning Policy Institute , with loans averaging about $30,000 for a four-year bachelors degree and a credential program. We definitely need more teachers, and paying student teachers is a good start, Hunter said.

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Using technology to support learning through movement

eSchool News

After all, its easy to imagine how technologies such as AI tools, robots, VR headsets , and computers, for example, can be used to support learning in these settings. Physical movement supports academics There is significant evidence of the connection between physical movement and learning. But gymnasiums?

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Would You Rather: Transfer and Apply

Catlin Tucker

series, we will explore how we can provide students with choices that enable them to transfer and apply their learning effectively. By offering meaningful choices, we can ensure that every student has the opportunity to successfully apply and communicate their learning, accommodating their unique strengths and preferences.

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How Online Learning Research Can Improve Remote Instruction

Edsurge

At a time when millions of educators have been thrown into remote learning with no formal training, any answer to that question might seem too good to be true. If nothing else, the experience of learning online can alter a teacher’s perspective, which is a crucial first step toward improving practice.

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The Power of Connect, Extend, Challenge

Catlin Tucker

Metacognition is a cognitive ability that allows learners to consider their thought patterns, approaches to learning, and understanding of a topic or idea. Teachers can leverage the power of thinking routines developed by Project Zero at Harvard’s Graduate School of Education to help students develop their metacognitive muscles.

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6 ways to make your blended learning PD more successful

eSchool News

“Just do it” may be an effective slogan for a sporting shoe company, but it is not an effective change management technique to move to blended learning. The move to blended learning has been labelled as “disruptive” by many, such as Clayton Christensen in his book “ Disrupting Class.”