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Taking Global Education Beyond the Classroom

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Jun 8, 2016

By: Mark Otter. VIF International Education is expanding beyond the classroom to introduce more students to global education with its relaunch of New Global Citizens after-school programming.

Project-Based Learning

3 Elements of Deeper Project-Based Learning

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Jun 8, 2016

By: Loretta Goodwin. Conversations with students, teachers and administrators at Arlington Career Center reveal three key factors driving the enthusiasm and success of its deeper project-based learning program.

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How Deeper Learning Helps Children Succeed

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Jun 7, 2016

By: Paul Tough. In this excerpt from Paul Tough's new book, Helping Children Succeed: What Works and Why, he explains the importance of implementing deeper learning and project-based learning for all students, especially those who are economically disadvantaged.

EdTech

Would a Kid Make a Better President?

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Jun 6, 2016

By: Louise Dube & Carrie Ray-Hill. Win the White House is a free online game that teaches students what it means to run for office by empowering them to create and manage their very own presidential campaigns.

Difference Making

Seeking Adventure with Purpose, Gaining Trust and Support

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Jun 4, 2016

By: Judith Stalter. Through programs such as the Peace Corps, you can learn hard and soft skills that will benefit you in life through real world experiences while serving a community in need.

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The Future of Professional Development is Collaborative Development

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Jun 2, 2016

By: Brad Spirrison. To support today's participatory professional development, edleaders have developed online platforms that focus on educator collaboration and resource discovery to help teachers incorporate new tools and ideas into instruction.

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What EdTech Can Learn From the Grocery Store

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Jun 2, 2016

By: Nathan Martin. Similar to labels on food in the grocery store, education companies should adopt a standard, easily-recognizable way of identifying what evidence or research backs their edtech products.

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10 Ways Educators Can Use SEL Measurement and Assessment for Student Success

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May 31, 2016

By: Jonathan E. Martin. Here are ten ways that schools or districts can use the data and reports they receive from social emotional learning assessments to assist with students' future success.

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STEM And Making In Education Is Growing

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May 30, 2016

By: TJ McCue. STEM/STEAM and maker education is an important aspect of how we remain competitive as a nation, and national support for these continues to grow through events like The National Week of Making and the White House Maker Faire.

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Student Choice Is a Key Ingredient for a 100% Graduation Rate

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May 29, 2016

By Roger Cook - Taylor County Schools in Kentucky has reached a 100% graduation rate for the last eight years by implementing a Wheel of Learning approach to its students.

	Beginning	Piloting	Implementing
From Fixed Standards to Competency-Based Mastery	BeginningFrom Fixed Standards to Competency-Based Mastery Beginning	PilotingFrom Fixed Standards to Competency-Based Mastery Piloting	ImplementingFrom Fixed Standards to Competency-Based Mastery Implementing
From One-Size-Fits-All to Adaptive Learning	BeginningFrom One-Size-Fits-All to Adaptive Learning Beginning	PilotingFrom One-Size-Fits-All to Adaptive Learning Piloting	ImplementingFrom One-Size-Fits-All to Adaptive Learning Implementing
From Prescribed Knowledge to Innovation & Inquiry	BeginningFrom Prescribed Knowledge to Innovation & Inquiry Beginning	PilotingFrom Prescribed Knowledge to Innovation & Inquiry Piloting	ImplementingFrom Prescribed Knowledge to Innovation & Inquiry Implementing
From Subjects as Silos to Transdisciplinary, Real-World Learning	BeginningFrom Subjects as Silos to Transdisciplinary, Real-World Learning Beginning	PilotingFrom Subjects as Silos to Transdisciplinary, Real-World Learning Piloting	ImplementingFrom Subjects as Silos to Transdisciplinary, Real-World Learning Implementing
From Schools as Self-Contained to Schools as Embedded in Communities	BeginningFrom Schools as Self-Contained to Schools as Embedded in Communities Beginning	PilotingFrom Schools as Self-Contained to Schools as Embedded in Communities Piloting	ImplementingFrom Schools as Self-Contained to Schools as Embedded in Communities Implementing
From Standardized Testing to Meaningful Assessment	BeginningFrom Standardized Testing to Meaningful Assessment Beginning	PilotingFrom Standardized Testing to Meaningful Assessment Piloting	ImplementingFrom Standardized Testing to Meaningful Assessment Implementing
From Institutional Ownership of Student Data to Student-Controlled Learning Wallets	BeginningFrom Institutional Ownership of Student Data to Student-Controlled Learning Wallets Beginning	PilotingFrom Institutional Ownership of Student Data to Student-Controlled Learning Wallets Piloting	ImplementingFrom Institutional Ownership of Student Data to Student-Controlled Learning Wallets Implementing

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