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Seeing What is Possible Makes Possibilities Exciting

Sep 15, 2014

An interview of former Napa Valley Unified School District Administrator, Dr. Laura Ryan, on why her school district chose Scholastic's READ 180/System 44 to help their struggling readers achieve.

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EdTech 10: Bring (or Wear) Your Own Device #BYOD

Getting Smart Staff

Sep 12, 2014

This week's top 10 list includes digital developments, policy updates, advancements in technology and more. Read more and get up to speed with EdTech news.

Personalized Learning

BLENDED: A Conversation With Michael Horn & Heather Staker

Tom Vander Ark

Sep 12, 2014

As "BLENDED: Using Disruptive Innovation to Improve Schools" hit shelves we sat down with authors Michael Horn and Heather Staker to discuss their new book and how disruptive innovation can improve schools.

Ed Policy

Progress Report: Ohio Straight A Fund

Guest Author

Sep 11, 2014

By: Michael Harlow. In Jan. 2013, Ohio Governor John Kasich introduced the idea of a competitive grant challenge to infuse innovative practices into Ohio’s K-12 schools which became known as the Straight A Innovation Fund. These dollars have been used towards fostering better learning environments for students. Here's an update!

Personalized Learning

Building Stamina to Open a World of Possible

Guest Author

Sep 10, 2014

Middle School READ 180 Teacher shares how she motivates her students to Open a World of Possible in reading by telling her story of how she struggled to build stamina to finish a book.

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Apple Updates Phone, Announces Watch, Makes it Easier to Pay

Tom Vander Ark

Sep 9, 2014

Tom shares his thoughts on the Apple unveil of iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, and Apple Watch and how it connects to education.

Ed Policy

Happy 80th Anniversary Communications Act: Time for a Rewrite

Tom Vander Ark

Sep 6, 2014

The Communications Act of 1934 still governs telecommunications in America and while updated periodically, it has not been modernized in 18 years. From phones to television to technology that hadn't previously existed, a lot has changed but dated regulations continue to view the communications sector in silos for distinct services.

Personalized Learning

Top 10 Simple Ways to Save Money on Your Tech Budget

Guest Author

Sep 5, 2014

By: Robert Baker. Wondering how to get the most out of your budget this year? Here are 10 ways your school or district can save money on your tech budget.

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EdTech 10: What’s Trending

Getting Smart Staff

Sep 5, 2014

Even with a shortened holiday week there is plenty of news to share! This week's top 10 list shares massive changes in the ways we learn, design our schools, teach, and provide high quality education at scale.

Personalized Learning

Blending Middle Grade Humanities

Getting Smart Staff

Sep 2, 2014

The latest Getting Smart Bundle, sponsored by The Nellie Mae Education Foundation, outlines best practices and importance of blending middle grade humanities.

	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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