Difference Making

A Unique Thanksgiving Season: Even More Reasons to Be Grateful for Our Teachers

By: Erin Gohl & Kristen Thorson. As we approach Thanksgiving, those of us who surround and depend on teachers—from parents of students to school administrators—must note, acknowledge, and convey thanks for all our teachers have done and continue to do for our children, families, and communities.

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Equity & Access

It’s Time to Reimagine Our Accountability Systems

By: Dr. Remy Washington. When we are no longer living through a pandemic, this need for multiple measures to assess a school's health will remain the same. Education leaders must take advantage of this crisis and begin engaging with school boards and state and national legislatures to revisit, review, and revise our state school accountability systems.

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Learning Design

Transforming Student Engagement Through Dialogue: 3 Approaches for Every Classroom

By: Danielle Isbell & John Sarrouf. Classroom engagement is essential to the long term success of students, and engagement is impacted by pre-established norms and patterns of classroom dynamic. Applying the core principles of Essential Partner’s Dialogic Classroom can transform classroom dynamics (online and in-person) and allow for increased connection, engagement, and communication.

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New Pathways

Home Schools Grow With New Funding Streams

A growing number of students are learning in homes. These small schools create opportunities to test new learning models, expand supportive options, and extend access to new pathways.

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Learner-Centered

frED Camp: The Legacy of Fred Rogers

Teachers around the world have been applying “The Fred Method” in their classrooms, using technology — and findings from the science of learning and child development — to spark joyful, welcoming learning experiences.

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