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5 ways ed-tech will transform PD post-COVID

PD will be a major priority for stimulus in many districts as teachers continue to build their online and hybrid teaching skills. 

4 ways principals can excel as instructional leaders

Principals can collaborate more with teachers on instruction when principal supervisors focus on coaching rather than compliance, a new report says. 

4 ways Minnesota aims to boost students’ digital wellbeing

Minnesota’s digital wellbeing bill would fund education and training around the balanced use of screens, the internet and social media, supporters say. 

Can ESSER funds be used for travel for PD?

Official answers from Education Department staff to questions posed by Title I educators and administrators.

Virtual reality energizes pre-service special ed teachers

Pre-service teachers at the University of North Georgia now use virtual reality avatars to instructional strategies for K-12 students with disabilities.

How 4 PLCs strengthen education-to-employment pipeline

Four communities will bring together high school educators, community college faculty, workforce development professionals, community organizations and business owners.
Thu Apr 15th, 2021

5 pillars help paraprofessionals take action on equity

Equity means every student should have access and opportunity at the right moment in their education to a physically, societally, socially, and emotionally safe environment.
Wed Apr 14th, 2021

Revving up the ‘curiosity engine’ in inclusive class discussions

A method called the Dialogic Classroom model could open some administrators' eyes as a powerful new avenue for professional development as they spend stimulus funds to help teachers improve their craft.
Thu Apr 1st, 2021

How tech heavyweights are engaging girls in STEM

Girls are building the communities of the future on Minecraft in a new after-school program designed by a group of tech heavyweights to increase diversity in STEM.
Mon Mar 29th, 2021

5 priorities for reopening with equity and mental health care

Bringing a "return to normal" mindset to the reopening of schools will likely not be in the best interests of mental health and social justice.
Fri Mar 26th, 2021

5 steps for building culturally responsive online learning

School leaders who observe teachers can play a key role in ensuring remote instruction is inclusive of and culturally responsive to diverse learners. 
Wed Mar 24th, 2021