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Students have faced unique learning conditions over the past year and a half. Learn how these experiences have shaped their identities and impacted their personal growth: buff.ly/3pOw8KJ
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Even though most schools have returned to in-person classes, many students are still studying from home because of illness and need to quarantine. Check out tools to optimize #remotelearning and #blendedlearning this year: buff.ly/3vGUiHG
While the pandemic caused a disruption in education, the return to the in-person classroom offers opportunities for improvements. Check out four tips for ensuring students and teachers thrive this school year: buff.ly/3G0IhBV
Students and parents are having mixed feelings over NYC's vaccine mandate on teachers. Is this the safest and most fair way for schools to stay safe during the pandemic? #WearAMask #VaccineMandate buff.ly/3FBpFbl
Some teachers will be seeing their students in person for the first time since March 2020, and others will be interacting with students they've never met in person. How can we build community after these isolating months? buff.ly/3kB3qc3
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“Without the little ideas, there are no big ideas” (Sharp). Are microschools the next big idea in education? Learn more about these educational systems here: buff.ly/2WVkzVz
"Learning should not be considered a luxury" (Getting Smart). Education has adapted and evolved throughout the pandemic, but solutions to create more equal education systems must still be at the forefront of innovation. #EducationForAll buff.ly/3zi48An
Pediatrics are recommending that students wear masks at school this fall. In order to ensure students have the opportunity to continue learning in the classroom, these suggestions must be followed. #WearAMask buff.ly/3hShk9l
When schools transitioned to an online learning model, many grading systems switched to pass/fail models. When comparing both methods, we can learn whether grades are a true reflection of understanding. buff.ly/36N3JtD
Join the PaperSeed Foundation to get active this September and walk, run, bike, or swim (or a magnitude of other options) to help raise funds for children and provide the gift of education. For more details, check out paperseed.org/run-to-raise-2….
"Is Small the New Big Idea?" (Getting Smart). Institutions worldwide are growing larger; this is a barrier to students receiving a quality education. How can we shift to smaller educational settings that provide a more personalized learning experience? buff.ly/3ACzdjS
Over the past year, many passionate teachers were driven away from the classroom as a result of burnout caused by #onlinelearning. We need to stop underlining learning loss to ensure that these teachers can continue to make a difference. buff.ly/3wdTitf
The Green School in Bali addresses the Sustainable Development Goals through student-led passion projects, and the Yew Chung and Yew Wah Schools in Hong Kong address them through experiential weeks. Learn how to embed SDGs in your school and community: buff.ly/3vrckfm
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“If you were to redesign education to be more student focused and future forward, what would you do?” Listen to Dr. Luvelle Brown, Dr. Pamela Cantor and Valerie Truesdale in a podcast on the New Vision For Student-Centered Equity-Focused Education: buff.ly/3gXZsIy
Education systems are continuously changing, with educators always looking to make improvements. Learn about tools that can be applied both inside and outside the classroom that ensure that changes that are made that follow a problem solving process. buff.ly/3q4By2l
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A lot of learning has been disrupted over the past year, and summer is a perfect opportunity to catch up and prepare for an in-person learning experience in the fall. Check out 21 ways to ignite summer learning: buff.ly/3xxDq5V
While in a #onlinelearning environment, it is especially difficult to ensure that students feel included and represented in their classrooms. Check out how two teachers are championing representation for their students in the classroom: buff.ly/3vFMfJw
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Students a young as six years old are using technology for their schoolwork. Not only do technology leaders have the role of instructing how to use the technology, but they must also teach the impact that it has on mental health and wellbeing. buff.ly/3gepJ4O
It can be very difficult for students who are in remote learning models to learn at home. Community Learning Hubs are safe places for students to gain support and community throughout the day. How can these become more widespread in all communities? buff.ly/3cdIIv9
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Schools have an extensive influence into the everyday lives of Americans, and since many are hesitant to get vaccinated, schools are an untapped resources in the vaccination effort. #GetVaccinated #CovidVaccine buff.ly/3fiqDOH
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