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3 Things Educators and Edtech Suppliers Need to Talk About

ED Surge

In almost every collaboration or discussion around what educators, schools and institutions need from their educational technology, three themes rise to the surface: The need for a trusted, interoperable and flexible edtech ecosystem. The growing reliance on data and analytics to help build that ecosystem.

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It’s Time To Take Teacher Burnout Seriously. Here’s How.

ED Surge

They live in a world where they are expected to uphold pre-pandemic academic standards, while managing widespread student disengagement, chronic mental health issues and increasingly dire societal issues spilling into the classroom. They shortened work weeks and implemented flexible work schedules.

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Education at Home (Homeschooling) is the BEST

Chillax Science

Homeschooling is one of the best methods of educating children because it allows for a safe, personalized and flexible learning experience. Flexible Learning Environment Another benefit of homeschooling is the control parents have over the learning environment. Tests and quizzes are given to monitor the child’s progress.

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What’s next for the billion dollar Perkins Act

STEMx

As one of its main provisions, Perkins IV focused not only on technical achievement, but also on high academic standards. 5587 advances the concepts of aligning career and technical education with the needs of the labor market (WIOA) and increased flexibility for states and localities (ESSA). Additionally, H.R.

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The heart of the loop: Reattempts without penalty

Robert Talbert, Ph.D.

be the primary measure of success in a course, and some measure of grace and flexibility will be included along with high standards and "rigor" And for other instructors, this concept raises more questions than answers. For some instructors, it provides hope that student growth will (finally!)