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Let’s Talk Math: Two New Resources to Help Promote Mathematical Discourse

Jessica Slusser

Dec 14, 2016

The math classroom is often a challenging place for learners, but mathematical discourse can help students reflect on and develop their understanding of math concepts, building their confidence. Here are two new resources to get them started.

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Integrating Classroom Practice and Experimentation into Professional Learning

Guest Author

Dec 1, 2016

By: Julie Keane. When classroom practice is part of the professional development learning cycle, teachers are provided more time and space to try out new ideas, ensuring the implementation of new strategies and content reaches the most important audience—the students.

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25 Can’t-Miss Education Conferences in 2017

Jessica Slusser

Nov 29, 2016

Check out our 2017 list of 25 education conferences we think will be valuable opportunities for educators, startups and policy-makers to learn and engage with each other.

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6 Tips for Effective ‘Student-Teacher’ Writing Conferences

Christina Gil

Nov 20, 2016

Teaching writing is not easy, especially if you have a large class with multiple students who need help. So here are are my six tips for holding efficient and mutually beneficial student-teacher writing conferences.

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The “Great Game” of Teaching History

Guest Author

Nov 19, 2016

By: Stephanie J Hull. This summer a group of teachers created HistoryQuest: a game to help students not just learn about civics and elections, but take part in the action and decision making as active participants.

EdTech

EdTech 10: International Education Week

Getting Smart Staff

Nov 16, 2016

In honor of International Education Week 2016, here are ten stories showing different ways education leaders are helping ensure today's students are prepared for success in a rapidly changing world.

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We Had to Personalize Teaching to Personalize Learning

Guest Author

Nov 14, 2016

By: Michael Fauteux. Blended and personalized learning holds tremendous promise for meeting the individual needs of our students and deepening their learning, but we also need to focus on the needs of those responsible for putting these concepts into practice.

EdTech

6 Reasons Why Google Classroom is a Great Tool for Teachers

Guest Author

Nov 12, 2016

By: Kara Masterson. Here are six ways that teachers can use Google Classroom with their students to save time and energy while improving education outcomes.

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Preparing Education Leaders for Success

Tom Vander Ark

Nov 10, 2016

With the many different demands on today's education leaders, it's important for us to prepare them for success. Here are some ways we could help ensure edleaders are ready to lead schools.

Leadership

4 Systemic Supports for High Quality PBL

David Ross

Nov 10, 2016

By: David Ross. Here are four support systems that enable teachers to practice high-quality project-based learning and achieve desired educational outcomes for 21st-century students.

	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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