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Reflecting on Performance
Performance monitoring can inspire or embarrass students. Since the intent is performance reflection and engagement in growth, EdLeaders should be thoughtful about how data is used and presented.
Meeting the Needs of English Learners in Big LA Schools
Meeting the needs of English Learners requires innovative approaches such as the ones being implemented by Veronica Melvin and her team at LA's Promise. Among those are bringing high quality tools, family and community supports and blended learning to reach the growing numbers of English learners in the area.
Shift To Digital: EdTech ‘Look Fors’
The shift to digital isn’t about if, it’s about when. So in your research, if you see these 10 edtech 'look fors' you'll know there’s a plan in place to support teachers and deliver powerful learning experiences for students.
Can Dual Language Programs Support English Language Learners?
By: Meg Van Voorhis. Dual language immersion programs support both native Spanish speakers and native English speakers in becoming bilingual, bicultural and biliterate.
Top 10 Things You Didn’t Know Your Makerspace Needs
A makerspace teacher experienced a few surprises as her school's makerspace developed, including a shortage of unexpectedly critical makerspace items. Here are 10 items she recommends you have on hand from the beginning.
Reasoning Minds Deserve Thoughtful Progress Monitoring
Dr. Alex Khachatryan of Reasoning Mind discusses the use of leaderboards and broader efforts to motivate and monitor student performance.
EdTech 10: Paths, Policy, Partnerships and the Planet
This week's EdTech 10 is brought to you by the letter "P:" personalized learning paths, policy developments, education perspectives, partnerships and products.
Grants for New Assessment Systems Signal the End of the Big Test
The Assessment for Learning Project signals the beginning of the end of week long standardized tests, and will shape measurement and progress reporting in the coming decade.
Supporting English Language Learners with Formative Assessments
By: Sarah Ottow. By implementing formative assessments for ELLs, educators can develop a “language lens” that uncovers and showcases the growth of this culturally and linguistically diverse population.
Equipping our Schools to Engage the Community Around Us
Studies show that, especially in elementary school, parental involvement in school leads to significant benefits. However, in this busy world it is often hard to make that connection. To help make this communication a bit easier, a principal and her teachers have turned to technology.