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Personalized Learning

Three Years Behind

This initial effort has helped faculty (admittedly, not all) to look for ways to integrate more technology into the methods that they demonstrate to pre-service educators.

Ed Policy

Keep Doors Open for Students in Washington State

By: Richard Cole and Dave Quall. Well-intentioned legislation under consideration in Olympia threatens to shut down the 1418 program – denying thousands of students who, like Nicolas, rely on program flexibility to continue working toward graduation.

Personalized Learning

How Adaptive Technology is Revolutionizing English Learners

By: Rob Waldron. The future of adaptive technology is bright. Teachers will have more tools that meet their ELs where they are and offer the same rigor of the Common Core—built to support the same college and career readiness standards all children need.

Leadership

Student Report From #SXSWedu: The Rules of 21st Century Education

By: Diego Macias. The highlights included getting to see Wendy Davis speak about her plan for education, attending sessions having to do with blended learning and using technology in classrooms effectively, a short film about school lunches, and the learning about the politics involved in education.

Ed Policy

#SXSWedu: This is the Moment of Truth

But I want to talk about the moment of truth (insert inspirational trumpet music here). That moment when we all part ways. When we get in the car (or on a plane or other mode of transportation) and go home, reflecting on what just happened.

Personalized Learning

Live From #SXSWedu: Teachers Need To Embrace Technology

A lot of students like to learn with technology because they’ve grown up surrounded by technology their whole lives, and they’re more comfortable with it. Teachers shouldn’t be afraid to use more technology because it’s for the benefit of their students.