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Supporting Districts to Develop Inclusive Computing Pathways

ED Surge

In North Salem Central School District, every student is encouraged to engage with computational thinking (CT) and computer science (CS). Now, students in North Salem have CT-integrated K-12 lessons to support and enhance their disciplinary learning. This is not necessarily the fault of school districts.

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What is Mastery Learning and How Do You Implement It Effectively?

Cool Cat Teacher

Mastery learning (also called competency-based learning) is being used in some classes and schools. Jon Bergmann, author of the Mastery Learning Handbook talks about how he uses mastery learning in his chemistry and physics classrooms. He has taught at urban, suburban, rural, and private schools.

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Can Personalized Learning Be Scaled to Ease Teacher Burdens and Close Achievement Gaps?

ED Surge

Schools are confronting vast achievement gaps among students and an exhausted teaching force. Some say it’s time to finally commit to scalable personalized learning. So many bright educators love teaching and love kids, but they're physically and emotionally exhausted.

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ICYMI: Leadership Symposium Recap

STEM Discovery Education

Recently, Discovery Education had the honor of hosting a group of innovative leaders, including state commissioners, school superintendents, national experts, and policy makers, at our 8th Annual Leadership Symposium on September 28 and 29 in Denver, CO. Vrain Valley Schools Innovation Center . Meet the Symposium Moderators.

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Discovery Education Leadership Symposium

STEM Discovery Education

Recently, Discovery Education had the honor of hosting a group of innovative leaders, including state commissioners, school superintendents, national experts, and policy makers, at our 8th Annual Leadership Symposium on September 28 and 29 in Denver, CO. Dr. Luvelle Brown Superintendent , Ithaca City Schools, NY.

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Why Mastery Based Learning is a Good Option

Ask a Tech Teacher

Last year, only 61 percent of students who took the ACT high school English achievement test were deemed college-ready. An option several school districts I converse with are trying is called “mastery-based learning” — MBL. Learning is personalized, based on school standards.

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After Transforming a College With Online Offerings, a President Steps Down to Tackle AI

ED Surge

He plans to focus on a new effort at Southern New Hampshire to explore how to reshape college teaching through the use of new generative AI tools like ChatGPT. SNHU had these satellite sites on Navy bases. Navy, and you would have adjunct faculty who would drive to the base and they get their pass and they go in and they teach classes.