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.PRINCIPAL LEADERSHIP
There aren't enough men teaching elementary school. Here's how we can change that — and why we must.
Chalkbeat
According to the National Center for Educational Statistics, in 2017-18, only 11% of teachers in public elementary schools identified as male. This past May, I wrapped up my first semester as an adjunct professor at the City College of New York’s Childhood Education Department, where out of 19 students studying to teach grades 1-6, only two were male. This semester, I have one male student out of 15.
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Why more districts are speeding up to power past COVID learning loss
District Administration
COVID learning loss is becoming clearer: Students in one state, North Dakota, slipped notably in English and math proficiency compared to scores recorded pre-pandemic.
The number of students scoring "proficient" or "advanced&" in ELA in spring 2021 was 42%, a 5-point drop from state assessments given before the COVID outbreak in grades three through eight, and in 10th grade.
In math, proficiency scores fell seven points to 38% on tests that were canceled in 2020 due to the pandemic.
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5 ways for school leaders to promote equity, student agency
eSchool News
Students continue to struggle against persistent educational inequities, and while they report worrisome levels of disengagement, a move toward student-directed learning could help students and educators alike find a better path toward impactful learning experiences.
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Librarians help students navigate an age of misinformation — but schools are cutting their numbers
The Conversation
School librarians hear the question all the time: Why do we need school libraries and school librarians when students have the internet?
The perception is that a computer and Wi-Fi are all students need for their informational and recreational needs.
Meanwhile, the number of school librarians in the U.S. has dropped about 20% over the past decade, according to a July 2021 study funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
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Here's one time-saving way schools are trying to prevent teacher burnout
District Administration
It was just a month into the school year and teachers in one Iowa district were already telling administrators they were at risk of burnout.
For one thing, they had already spent hundreds of hours being pulled away to cover other classrooms because many of the district’s substitutes dropped out during COVID, says Jared R. Smith, superintendent of the South Tama County School District in Iowa.
To relieve the stress, Smith’s leadership team considered mindfulness and self-help programs, additional training or buying lunch for the staff.
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How schools can stem the toxic tide of technology
Education Week
During the pandemic, hundreds of thousands of 5-year-olds received government-mandated, on-screen instruction that well exceeded the one-hour limit that was recommended pre-pandemic by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
What are schools, school systems, governments, and foundations doing to stem this toxic tide of digital distraction, depression, and addiction? The answer, sadly, is very little — or nothing at all.
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Perspective | Listening to students: The path forward for schools of tomorrow
EdNC
The struggles of online schooling may seem to be recent developments, but as a senior who has been a product of my school system for 12 years, it is clear to me that schools weren’t working even before this massive disruption. I hope that as we navigate another year with debates around masks and vaccinations, schools will pause and turn to students to hear our voices in shaping the next chapter of the American public education story. If school leaders prioritize centering student experiences, they may just hear some surprising feedback.
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7 reasons to implement a districtwide two-way communications platform
District Administration
As the person responsible for the distribution of district communications in the 2020/21 school year, I managed all communications-related activities across 28 schools serving more than 17,000 students from Transitional Kindergarten (TK) to grade 12. Until the previous year, our schools were using various online platforms for everything from district-level mass notification to classroom portfolio tools to manage family, social media, website, and general communications.
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How PE teachers are tackling 'physical learning loss'
Hechinger Report
The full impact of the pandemic on kids' health and fitness won't be known for some time. But it's already caused at least a short-term spike in childhood obesity. Rates of overweight and obesity in 5- through 11-year-olds rose nearly 10 percentage points in the first few months of 2020.
Amtmanis' "mileage club," which tracks students' running, both in and out of school, and rewards them with Pokémon cards when they hit certain targets, is an example of how PE teachers around the country are trying to get kids back in shape.
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Progress monitoring ensures Tier 1 instruction is on track and that Tiers 2 and 3 interventions are closing gaps quickly. Read this eBook to explore the types of progress monitoring assessments, effective procedures, and tips for our interpreting and using data to guide instructional decisions.
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How should training providers prepare to school Generation Alpha?
Education Technology
There has been a lot of talk recently about Generation Z, more affectionately known as the ‘iGeneration’. Widely regarded as being technology-obsessed, Gen Zers are those born between the mid- to late-1990s and 2010. Whilst Gen Z is shaping the immediate future, a look ahead to the following generation – those born after 2010 – indicates that some changes in learning styles may be on the horizon.
Generation Alpha is predicted to be the most influential generation of the 21st century.
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The solution to the ransomware problem starts in our schools
EdSurge
In a country where computer technology was born and bred, where technological innovation has fueled untold economic growth and opportunity, where high-tech tools live in hip pockets, why are we losing the ransomware battle? Why doesn’t the United States have the upper hand, and what can we do to get it back?
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What American schools can learn from other countries about civic disagreement
The Conversation
Few areas of American life have experienced more conflict of late than public education. The conflict has largely revolved around how public schools should deal with the difficult subjects of race and racism. The situation has become so inflamed that a national school board group asked the federal government to step in and protect school officials and educators from what they said were a growing number of attacks from angry citizens.
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Solutions: How schools are confronting a learning crisis
Atlanta-Journal Consitution
A rash of states— including Louisiana, Ohio, Kansas, and Oklahoma — have announced disappointing academic indicators for their students during the pandemic, including depressed test scores, rising chronic absenteeism and faltering graduation rates.
Beyond issues of test scores, graduation rates and relief funds, states and school systems across the country are trying to confront the challenges posed by the pandemic and the Delta variant.
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Dual enrollment can help fix the high school-to-college pathway for students hit hardest by COVID-19
The 74 ( Commentary)
Dual enrollment offers one opportunity to repair high school-to-college pathways and level the playing field for students coming out of the pandemic. Participation in dual enrollment programs introduces high school students to rigorous college-level material and allows them to get ahead on their postsecondary coursework. Research also shows that taking college courses in high school benefits Black, Latino and low-income students, improving college grades, college graduation rates and attainment of technical degrees.
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Leaders: Stop confusing correlation with causation
Harvard Businesss Review
We’ve all been told that correlation does not imply causation. Yet many business leaders, elected officials, and media outlets still make causal claims based on misleading correlations. These claims are too often unscrutinized, amplified, and mistakenly used to guide decisions.
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As school communities have struggled to address the mental health needs of their students, the focus has been on treatment. Understandable.
However, we can start proactively helping our students in elementary school. Brain-based mental health literacy & resilience training provide strong Tier 1 support.
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.EDUCATION POLICY
There are 'educational gag orders' for how history and race are taught in 24 states, report says
CNN
Lawmakers in 24 states have tried to restrict how topics like racism, sexism, and American history are being taught in American schools this year, an analysis by the free expression group PEN America shows.
Critical race theory (CRT) became a social and political lightning rod last year and in recent months the debate has led to protests, riotous school board meetings, school board recall efforts, and confusion among educators. In a new report published Monday, PEN America details the "educational gag orders" that lawmakers have introduced in nearly half of states across the nation to ban the teaching of the theory.
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Lawmakers propose bill to support students with epilepsy
Florida Politics
Two South Florida lawmakers are proposing legislation that would prepare teachers and staff to respond to a student with epilepsy.
The proposals (HB 173 & SB 340) would allow parents to draft individual action plans for school staff in the event of a seizure. The plans would contain medication and the personal information of a student. It would also include the contact information of the parents and a health care provider.
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.SCHOOL TECHNOLOGY
Creating edtech solutions that will help teachers today and tomorrow
Education Technology
There’s no denying that edtech has come a long way since the beginning of last year. There’s been an irrefutable shift in culture and the use of technology in schools has rapidly increased during what has been a challenging, complex and unpredictable time for educators and students. The increased use of edtech has given schools more perspective and a chance to review more traditional teaching and learning practices, and subsequently develop a more inclusive approach.
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Using video game-based tools to teach STEM
Iowa State University
A mechanical engineering (ME) alum hopes to engage the next generation of scientists and engineers by using a video game interface to teach them STEM concepts and methods.
Christopher Whitmer, who holds a M.S. and Ph.D. in ME from Iowa State University, is the chief technology officer (CTO) for Parametric Studio Inc. His responsibilities include everything from research and development to human resources and management.
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Benefits of using green screens in the classroom
The Rocket
If there is one thing that we all learned from the world the past few years, attending actual events is overrated and sometimes unnecessary. Seeing teachers and students present and learn together in a new environment is inspirational. Due to essential video calling, many people could show their personalities by creating customized backdrops. That individuality can also flourish with technology like a green screen or blue screen. The benefits of using green screens in the classroom show why implementing one brings everyone rejuvenated excitement.
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A bright spot from the virtual learning experience
Forbes
Despite the known headaches with virtual learning, there may be a few bright spots. Most striking is the expanded role of families and caretakers on student learning. Whereas teachers, students, and materials have historically composed what is commonly considered the "instructional core," the pandemic created a space where parents had increased vision into student instruction.
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Some districts plan for new full-time virtual schools to outlast the coronavirus pandemic
Washington Post
If virtual schools run by districts become the new normal, their leaders will have to address the pitfalls which have led to poorer outcomes in the past. Fairfield says it has been doing several things to make virtual learning last, including an application process to select the students who are best suited to remote learning, a strong emphasis on the live classes taught by district teachers, and allowing the virtual students to still have access to in-person sports, after-school activities and hands-on vocational courses.
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The future of technology in online maths tutoring
iTech Post
The learning loss crisis has been a major concern for many educators and parents. As the pandemic started sweeping across the globe, online learning became something of the norm.
However, many children were not able to keep up with maths work during this time. Due to their lack of engagement during this period, they lost out on vital maths concepts that are needed for future learning. Many educators have also reported seeing a decline in maths competency and confidence in young children.
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This online panel discussion promises to be informative, with education professionals including Directors of Technology and Communication Directors who are experienced in using digital signage and wireless screen sharing to improve communication at school. With a Q&A session, you’ll learn new ways Rise Vision digital signage and Airtame wireless screen sharing support students, teachers, and administrators, and be able to implement this in your school. Join Webinar
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.PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Tapping into English language learners' strengths
Edutopia
Equity in education is the personalized assurance that all students receive the resources they need to thrive in the academic setting. One way to do that in a class with English language learners, or multilingual students, is to leverage culturally sustaining practices, which stem from the belief that multilingual learners possess a diverse array of experiences and skills that contribute to the dynamics of the learning environment and their own academic success.
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How wellness and soft skills are helping students conquer COVID learning gaps
District Administration
“Unexpected learning” is the phrase educators at Sevilla Elementry School West Campus in Phoenix prefer to learning loss as they help students recover from COVID’s disruptions.
The shift to remote and online required students to learn some important soft skills that aren’t necessarily taught in classrooms, Principal Jennifer Bunch says.
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5 ways to help special education students manage testing anxiety
eSchool News
Testing anxiety shows itself in different ways for different students. It can range from refusing to do work, crying, hiding in the bathroom, and verbal aggression to physical behavior like flipping tables and desks or hitting school staff. Some students avoid school on test days, and many suffer from symptoms such as stomachaches or headaches.
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What are the best strategies for small-group instruction?
Education Week
Many teachers find that well-organized student small-group work facilitates learning and effective classroom management.
It’s the “well-organized” part that can trip many of us up, though.
This four-part series will share “tried-and-true” strategies for maximizing the effectiveness of this kind of instruction.
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3 steps to creating a comfortable learning environment
eSchool News
Students have started a new school year and are facing the many challenges still present with in-person learning amid a pandemic. One of the most important to address is how schools address student safety and health–both physical and mental. CDC research has already documented the negative effects COVID-19 has inflicted upon children’s mental well-being.
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How to open class participation to everyone
Edutopia
Every student deserves to be heard in the classroom, but making sure that happens isn’t easy. The eager student with their hand up after every question may shut down contributions from others, while the wallflower in the back may have a perspective others haven’t considered but doesn’t feel comfortable sharing it. Balancing the dynamics between students requires the teacher to work very intentionally to make space so that every student can share their thoughts.
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.EDUCATION RESEARCH
Lots of schools are moving to 'hot desking.' Is there any benefit?
The Conversation via Phys
For many parents, the schools their children attend are markedly different in design to the schools of their own childhood. This is because school design in Australia and New Zealand (and internationally) is challenging the traditional classroom housing one teacher and 30 students seated in static, uniform desks and chairs.
This arrangement is being replaced by open-plan spaces accommodating several teachers working collaboratively with perhaps 100 students.
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How do we learn to learn? New research offers an education
New York University via Medical Xpress
Researchers have frequently studied the machinations of memory — specifically, how neurons store the information gained from experience so that the same information can be recalled later. However, less is known about the underlying neurobiology of how we "learn to learn" — the mechanisms our brains use to go beyond drawing from memory to utilize past experiences in meaningful, novel ways.
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.IN THE STATES
Shorter summer breaks? Washington districts study changing school calendar
King 5
Students who got used to online classes and wearing masks on campus might have to adjust their summer plans in the coming school years.
According to Washington State’s Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, 18 school districts and one charter school are using grant funding to explore shortening the traditional summer break to allow for what’s known as a balanced school calendar.
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SAT and ACT slip in priority among California high school students
EdSource
That attitude has spread among many high school seniors in California and elsewhere. Many fewer are taking the SAT or its rival ACT, counselors say. Of those who do take the tests, more will not submit their scores if they are not happy with them. Test prepping mania and exam anxiety have eased for many.
Last year during the pandemic, many test centers closed. Now, while more testing opportunities are available, fewer colleges and universities demand it.
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New Jersey psychologists offer advice for kids coping with COVID anxiety in school
New Jersey 101.5
School has been back in full swing in New Jersey for a couple of months now. While many kids have adapted to COVID-19 protocols and expectations, others are still having trouble re-socializing after being in a remote learning reality for so long.
Psychologist Dr. Ronald Coughlin, based in the Mercerville section of Hamilton, said there are two things to remember: Anxiety is prevalent in this situation and transitions are defined when someone stops doing something and starts doing something else. Both are fraught with negative emotions.
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Vermont has program to build social emotional learning
Associated Press
The Vermont Agency of Education has a new, free program to help students build social and emotional learning skills that is part of an effort to address the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on students. The Vermont Agency of Education has a new, free program to help students build social and emotional learning skills that is part of an effort to address the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on students.
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.ASSOCIATION NEWS
NAESP vice president candidates named for 2022 election
NAESP
The NAESP Nominating Committee met virtually to review and select the nominees for NAESP Vice President for the 2022 election, taking place March 1-11, 2022. NAESP is proud to announce that the following individuals have been nominated.
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2021 National Blue Ribbon School winners announced
NAESP
The U.S. Department of Education honored exceptional school leaders at a ceremony for the National Blue Ribbon Schools. At a ceremony Nov. 4-5, NAESP Executive Director L. Earl Franks, Ed.D., CAE, was invited to give congratulatory remarks to this year’s 325 National Blue Ribbon Schools — 302 public schools and 23 private schools.
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