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Video: Common Core and Digital Learning
Common Core State Standards set high expectations for America's students, developed by teachers, in a process initiated by governors and state education leaders across the nation.
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14 Developments to Watch for in 2014
It's been a big year for innovations in learning. If 2012 was the year of the MOOC, 2013 was the year blended learning went mainstream--even schools that were just layering tabs on top of an obsolete model called it "blended." The following are 14 developments to watch for in 2014.
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Reynoldsburg City Schools’ Internet Journey
Known for its inventiveness and commitment to personalized learning, Reynoldsburg City Schools’ (RCS) latest transformation is fueled by blending the best of teacher-led instruction with game-changing technology that is revolutionizing the pace, depth and velocity of learning for its 6,500 demographically diverse students across 14 Ohio schools.
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Stock Market & Real Estate Boom–What Does it Mean for Edu?
Does the recovery mean good news for for K-12 schools? It depends: in some places yes--for now. In other places, it’s still tough sledding. In every state, it’s time for state leaders to make a plan for the shift to personal digital learning--and back it up with smart investments.
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Consortium Points the Way on Proficiency-Based Learning
"David is a great resource for our region," said Nick Donohoe of the Nellie Mae Education Foundation, NESSC's primary benefactor. "He has a forward-thinking view of where learning needs to go, related to policies and assessment in particular," and he's particularly good at "summarizing 'edu-ese' for state legislators and local school leaders."
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10 Elements of Next-Generation K-12 Systems
Next generation systems--across a state or region--will share ten elements: goals, standards, a focus on personalized learning, assessments, talent development, authorizing, data systems, accountability, funding, connections, and supports.
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Pearson Partnerships for Principal Development
Michael Fullan's most recent work is also soon to be released in partnership with Pearson as a series of 6 sequential online modules for superintendents and school leaders, and is centered on Fullan'sMotion Leadership™ concept and practices for guiding system-wide change.
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Visions of Personalized Learning in Denver
While some schools are buying truckloads of tablets, thoughtful districts are holding conversations about the potential of personalized learning. The right first step, as recommended in the Blended Learning Implementation Guide, is starting with clear goals and a sound strategy.
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Data Quality Campaign Releases “Data for Action 2013”
Join The Data Quality Campaign (@EdDataCampaign ) and key partners today, November 19 at 2:00 p.m. EST for a Twitter Town Hall, using the hashtag #DFA2013 to discuss the results of the 2013 report. Everyone will have the opportunity to pose questions about the reports findings and can ask the experts about your state's analysis.
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What Role Should States Play in the Shift to Personalized Learning?
Designing a high performance school model with an aligned and integrated IT stack is a tall order. State agencies, improvement districts, and funders should encourage schools to work together in networks [link] that share school models and platforms.