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Online learning has increasingly been viewed as a possible way to remove barriers associated with traditional face-to-face teaching, such as overcrowded classrooms and shortage of certified teachers. While online learning has been recognized as a possible approach to deliver more desirable learning outcomes, close to half of online students drop out as a result of student-related, course-related, and out-of-school-related factors (e.g., poor self-regulation; ineffective teacher-student, student-student, and platform-student interactions; low household income). Many educators have expressed concern over students who unexpectedly begin to struggle and appear to fall off track without apparent ...
This timely book describes the lessons learned from the Long Beach Education Partnership, one of he most successful Pre-K through university partnerships in the United States. It presents examples of best practices and highly effective strategies to bring about systemic change to improve student achievement.
An astute assessment of the educational leadership skills and leadership development practices that align with deeper learning in Kâ12 schools. Preparing Leaders for Deeper Learning spotlights educational leaders as key actors in the urgent task of readying students for college, careers, and citizenship in an evolving world. Marjorie Wechsler and Steven Wojcikiewicz argue that, in response to new understandings of learning and development and emerging societal needs, Kâ12 school leaders must be able to shift institutions toward deeper learning models, in which collaboration, critical thinking, and project-based learning are fundamental concepts. Through detailed case studies, Wechsler an...
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Considers S. 2218 and H.R. 514 and 13 related bills, to amend and extend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, and to amend the Quality in Education Act, Gifted and Talented Children Educational Assistance Act, National Defense Education Act, Children with Learning Disabilities Act, Student Teacher Corps Act, Adult Education Act.
Working together for excellence for all children As our society faces daunting and evolving challenges, education might well be the social institution that offers the most hope and opportunity for change. Overloaded with multiple, diverse issues, however, where do educational leaders even begin? Davis Campbell and Michael Fullan believe efficacy must be achieved with a systems focus. The Governance Core provides strategies and tools for board members, superintendents and school leaders to unify and face the complex challenges of school governance together. Practical and authentic, the Governance Core is based upon: A governance mindset A shared moral imperative A unified, cohesive governance system A commitment to system-wide coherence A focus on continuous improvement in the district Essential for local education governance â school boards in collaboration with district and school leadership â this guide will help you operate at the highest levels of effectiveness.