…progress of at-risk groups, like disabled students, nonwhite students and those learning English. But fewer consequences are now tied to low test scores and more emphasis is placed on holding…
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Exemplary Status for four CES-run After School Programs
…by federal funds. “I am extremely proud of every CES after school program.” said Chris Taggart, Director of 21st Century Learning Centers, “In this case, the staff at these four…
Edna Olive
…on positive and restorative approaches, school and district culture and climate, and educational equity. Edna began her work in professional learning when she was asked to coach and train teachers…
Marti Wiechman
…alternative communication strategies to support children in finding their voice and learning to self regulate. In addition, she supports parents and caregivers in learning positive behavior strategies and co-regulation skills….
U.S. Department of Education Issues Guidance on Federal Funds to Support Afghan and Other Newcomer Students
…efforts to support vulnerable Afghans, the Department recognizes the immediate and urgent need to provide high-quality, culturally responsive education to Afghan newcomers—inclusive of primary, secondary, and English language learning as…
White House Hosts Summit on Early Childhood Education
…preschool development grants and an expansion of the Early Head Start program. The announcements come as part of the White House’s summit on early learning taking place in Washington today…
Crocker Farm teacher awarded 2018 Roger L. Wallace Excellence in Teaching Award
…for learning, building relationships with students and showing a commitment to social justice. Creative lessons like the social studies one are a highlight for many of her students. “She’s different…
Math Educators PLC
This professional learning community (PLC) is for anyone who is a Math educator in a school setting in Massachusetts. This PLC will be a place for Math educators to share…
Focus on Teaching Students in Poverty
…students experiencing poverty. But each new group also brings nuances that I’m learning about – challenges that they have, and practices they’ve tried in response – and that allows me…
U.S. education policy: Federal overreach or reaching for the wrong things?
…state levels will not ensure inclusively developed, thoughtfully crafted, age-appropriate or properly-specified standards for student learning. It will not ensure a shift away from over-testing or misuse of assessment data….