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27 Oct 2021
In honor of #NationalCivicsDay, we are reminded of this article from @louise_dube and @JohnBKing on educating good citizens thelinek12.com/educating-goo…
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6 Jul 2021
We agree that all children — regardless of their backgrounds — deserve an education that meets their needs and that our system is not working as well as it should.
We nonetheless differ in how we diagnose, prioritize, and address these challenges ⬇
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29 Jun 2021
“Teaching will become prestigious when we start treating it that way: one of the hardest jobs in the world, but one that can and must be well done.”
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24 Jun 2021
There’s no shortage of promises of what big data can achieve in education.
Too often, though, the promised results require a systemic shift in teaching methods, neither of which is easily achievable or even necessarily desirable.
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22 Jun 2021
Talking through our differences with one another to reach common ground is critical to finding solutions for a way forward.
But getting the ball rolling is easier said than done. Hear what this student had to say at the latest Discourse Dinner ⬇
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17 Jun 2021
We asked the question: have we lost sight of quality education for all students as an American value?
The answer from the experts: yes. But they disagreed as to why. Learn more here ⬇
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11 Jun 2021
For the teacher wishing to teach students about elections — including the policies being discussed in the public sphere — it may feel like stepping into a minefield.
How can educators navigate this? Learn here ⬇
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3 Jun 2021
Academic research findings and educator anecdotes suggest professional learning is missing the mark, but our findings indicate profound misalignment.
Learn about #ProfessionalDevelopment and our discussion around the subject here ⬇
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1 Jun 2021
If you were lucky enough to have been a part of the 15% of American youth who attend summer camp each year, you probably have great memories.
The camp experience is a uniquely American educational approach that can build civil discourse. Read here ⬇
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20 May 2021
“We have a shortage of educators who want to actually be teaching in classrooms every day. It’s not because of the kids. It’s due to the lack of systemic support, in their classrooms and their paychecks, that makes teaching untenable for them.”
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18 May 2021
The landscape for educators has been rapidly shifting, which means that setting improvement goals for educators and tracking them over time can be quite a challenge.
Here are some recent trends that are worth paying attention to: ow.ly/D5HZ50EPw2E
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13 May 2021
“Some districts... are attracting great teachers — because of their reputation, their tax base, their test scores, their pay scale — while others are desperately hoping to fill a position.”
Learn about attracting and retaining great teachers here: ow.ly/M3af50EM8Ly
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6 May 2021
The Fourth Industrial Revolution poses new demands on leaders to make schools more relevant.
Education leaders need to develop a shared vision that aligns ambitious goals with an expanded set of expectations for what students should.
Learn more: ow.ly/igFc50EELj7
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5 May 2021
“Teachers cannot thrive in their profession if their basic needs are not being met and if we don’t pay teachers adequately to live dignified lives. It’s very hard for them to live fulfilled lives, no matter how much they love teaching.”
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19 Apr 2021
Join us as we continue our series on Race & Education.
Join us for the webinar on April 22nd at 12PM EDT to revisit the question: can we achieve equity in education, if we don't have equality across the country?
Register here: ow.ly/ssbu50EmJig
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15 Apr 2021
We agree that all children — regardless of their backgrounds — deserve an education that meets their needs, and that our systems of education are not working as well as they should.
But how do we foster a productive conversation about these topics ⬇
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14 Apr 2021
This summer may look a little different than normal. But what can summer camp teach us about civil discourse?
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13 Apr 2021
Charter schools are public schools - but do they serve the public interest?
Share your thoughts here: ow.ly/dsc950EmHA5
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8 Apr 2021
Not only are teachers tasked with preparing ALL students for college, participation as citizens, and future leadership of our democracy, they are also expected to meet students’ emotional needs.
How are teachers able to juggle all of this? Learn here ⬇
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7 Apr 2021
Parents gravitate to communities with strong academic programs and results evidenced by standardized test scores, graduation rates, college acceptances and rankings.
But are we living up to the challenge of education for all? Learn more ⬇
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