It is critical that we have schools & districts that provide our students & communities access to a high-quality education, and as we approach the 2018 elections, we are reminded on the importance of K-12 education in the U.S.
Gallup superintendent survey finds growing concerns around civics preparation
In a recent article shared in Education Dive, a recent Gallup superintendent survey found growing concerns around civics preparation. According to the article,”Leadership Perspectives on Public Education: The… Read more “Gallup superintendent survey finds growing concerns around civics preparation”
CICS Prairie Awarded Wired to Learn Grant to Support Technology Innovation
Many schools and districts across the U.S. are finishing up their first week of school, and this past week has been filled with excitement, ambition, and joy.… Read more “CICS Prairie Awarded Wired to Learn Grant to Support Technology Innovation”
NWEA releases Gallup study
NWEA released the latest study they’ve commissioned from Gallup, Assessing Soft Skills: Are We Preparing Students for Successful Futures? The report is the fourth in NWEA’s Assessment Perception Study… Read more “NWEA releases Gallup study”
Real Change or the Next Illusion: Coding, Robotics and Makerspaces – CTAC
Re-blogging Bill Slotnik’s piece. Just to double-down on Bill’s perspective: we have the chance to get this stuff right. But, will we? Real Change or the Next… Read more “Real Change or the Next Illusion: Coding, Robotics and Makerspaces – CTAC”
School shootings: Should parents be charged for failing to lock up guns used by their kids? – The Washington Post
Come on. How is this even a question. It’s basic parenting. Of course there should be charges. After a deadly Kentucky school shooting, should the parent who… Read more “School shootings: Should parents be charged for failing to lock up guns used by their kids? – The Washington Post”
Are students’ constitutional rights being violated when they can’t read at grade level? | Education Dive
I believe the answer to this is a definitive YES! Through effective pedagogy, neuroscience, and constructive school improvement and instructional coaching we have the research-base to know… Read more “Are students’ constitutional rights being violated when they can’t read at grade level? | Education Dive”
A Necessary Look at Summer Learning Loss Research
Education Week’s recent article, Summer Learning Gaps Worsen in Higher Grades, Just Not the Way You Think, takes a look at the lasting results on students as they… Read more “A Necessary Look at Summer Learning Loss Research”
Jodi Peters Named Atlantic Research Partners Chief Engagement Officer
To prepare Atlantic Research Partners (Atlantic) to advance to the next level of maturity and sustained growth, education industry veteran, Jodi Peters has joined the Atlantic team as… Read more “Jodi Peters Named Atlantic Research Partners Chief Engagement Officer”
Further Impacting K-12 Education through the Growth of Distinctive Schools
Growth is never accidental, but instead, by the success of innovation in an organization and all the individuals and departments working together. With that said, I am proud… Read more “Further Impacting K-12 Education through the Growth of Distinctive Schools”
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