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NBME Awards Grant to Albright College’s STEMM Education Program

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Tuesday, January 2, 2024

TExpL’s innovative approach prepares teachers for the new Pennsylvania Department of Education Science, Technology, Engineering, Environment, Literacy, Sustainability (STEELS) standards, ensuring they are equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills to deliver high-quality STEMM education.

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TExpL’s innovative approach prepares teachers for the new Pennsylvania Department of Education Science, Technology, Engineering, Environment, Literacy, Sustainability (STEELS) standards, ensuring they are equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills to deliver high-quality STEMM education.
NBME’s grant will help develop and implement graduate level courses through TExpL at Albright College that serve as a crucial component of this transformative work.
“In addition to its focus on teacher training and pedagogical transformation, the grant project seeks to address the national shortage of STEMM teachers, particularly in urban districts.
It sparks students’ interest in STEMM and inspires and rejuvenates teachers, making the profession more rewarding and fulfilling.”
NBME’s support of Albright College’s program through its grant adds to its community collaborations and contributions to medical education and assessment research, learner support, pathway programs and health equity.

Napa Valley Unified School District Students Using DreamBox Math Demonstrate Significant Gains on End-of-Year Math Assessments

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

In the study, researchers compared more than 6,000 students’ scores from the fall 2021 STAR math test to the spring 2022 STAR math test.

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In the study, researchers compared more than 6,000 students’ scores from the fall 2021 STAR math test to the spring 2022 STAR math test.
The analysis found during the 2021-22 school year, the students who completed five or more DreamBox Math lessons (approximately an hour) per week scored 9.5 percentile points higher on the year-end assessment than students who did not complete any DreamBox lessons.
Similarly, Catoosa County School District (GA) students in grades 3-8 using DreamBox Reading Plus averaged 2.2 reading level gains.
View the Napa Valley Unified School District study for more information on how best to support students across a wide range of achievement and grade levels.

FOR CONSTITUTION DAY: ICIVICS AND GEORGE WASHINGTON'S MOUNT VERNON LAUNCH FREE ONLINE GAME ABOUT CIVILITY AND COMPROMISE AT THE CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

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MOUNT VERNON, Va., Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This Constitution Day, iCivics and George Washington's Mount Vernon will release Constitutional Compromise, a new online game that takes students through the major issues - and key compromises - that shaped our nation's governing charter, the United States Constitution.

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MOUNT VERNON, Va., Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This Constitution Day, iCivics and George Washington's Mount Vernon will release Constitutional Compromise , a new online game that takes students through the major issues - and key compromises - that shaped our nation's governing charter, the United States Constitution.
New, free online game takes students through the major issues - and key compromises - that shaped the Constitution.
By 2026, the game will move into a new permanent exhibit on George Washington at Mount Vernon.
"Mount Vernon is delighted to have the perfect partner in iCivics as we worked together to create Constitutional Compromise."

Washington Heights and Inwood Music Community Charter School seeks funding for new facility and educational services

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Thursday, July 13, 2023

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With additional funding, the school can hire more teachers and commit more services to each educational method they have integrated into the curriculum.

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With additional funding, the school can hire more teachers and commit more services to each educational method they have integrated into the curriculum.
The school aims to serve the community through the education of its students and has become a leading figure in the area.
The school has a variety of specialized programs that are all designed to ensure students receive the best education possible.
The staff at the school are equipped with the skills to teach students who require extra services.

Kathleen Hankes and Makkara Phann Named COD's 2023 Outstanding Graduates

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Monday, May 22, 2023

Glen Ellyn, Illinois--(Newsfile Corp. - May 22, 2023) - Kathleen Hankes of Wheaton and Makkara Phann of Winfield are the 2023 Outstanding Graduates at College of DuPage.

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Glen Ellyn, Illinois--(Newsfile Corp. - May 22, 2023) - Kathleen Hankes of Wheaton and Makkara Phann of Winfield are the 2023 Outstanding Graduates at College of DuPage.
Instead of going to college after high school, Hankes moved to Arizona, married and had a daughter.
Moving to a neighborhood that she could afford, Hankes worked three jobs to provide for herself and her daughter.
Kathleen Hankes (left) of Wheaton and Makkara Phann of Winfield are the 2023 Outstanding Graduates at College of DuPage.

Statewide Study with South Carolina Department of Education finds DreamBox Learning® Improved Math Achievement in 2021-22 School Year

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023

In addition, these gains in achievement were consistently higher regardless of students’ baseline achievement levels from 2021.

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In addition, these gains in achievement were consistently higher regardless of students’ baseline achievement levels from 2021.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230418005511/en/
“DreamBox positively impacts student outcomes when used with fidelity,” said Matthew Ferguson, Chief Academic Officer for the South Carolina Department of Education.
In addition to this new SCDE study, LearnPlatform recently conducted and published a third-party analysis showing how DreamBox Math improved student achievement in the William Penn School District in Pennsylvania.
To learn more about the positive student learning impact DreamBox can deliver with only one hour per week, visit www.dreambox.com/ .

Fraser Institute News Release: B.C. elementary schools can improve student performance despite challenges

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023

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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Fraser Institute today published the annual rankings of British Columbia elementary schools, the most easily accessible tool for parents to compare the academic performance of the province’s schools.

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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Fraser Institute today published the annual rankings of British Columbia elementary schools, the most easily accessible tool for parents to compare the academic performance of the province’s schools.
The Report Card on British Columbia’s Elementary Schools 2022 ranks 870 public and independent elementary schools based on 10 academic indicators derived from the provincewide Foundation Skills Assessment (FSA) results.
“We often hear that schools can’t improve student performance because of the communities and students they serve, but the evidence suggests otherwise,” Cowley said.
For the complete results on all ranked schools and to compare the performance of different schools, visit www.compareschoolrankings.org .

Off2Class: To Tackle Disrupted Learning in English Language Learners, Listen to the Teachers

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Wednesday, August 17, 2022

To that end, Off2Class has released a whitepaper detailing how to address learning loss with English Language Learners (ELLs).

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To that end, Off2Class has released a whitepaper detailing how to address learning loss with English Language Learners (ELLs).
Listening to the Teachers: Six Ways to Tackle Disrupted Learning in English Language Learners offers practical tips based on case studies and best practice by leading US school districts such as Harmony Public Schools (TX) and Davie County Public Schools (NC), alongside survey-based insights from the Off2Class teacher community.
ELLs faced challenges prior to the pandemic and have experienced disproportionate learning disruption exiting the pandemic.
Teachers are critical to addressing disrupted learning but a nationwide teaching shortage has left many schools understaffed to support ELLs.

Media Alert: Lexia Learning Presents 2nd Annual Emergent Bilingual Week Event

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Thursday, October 7, 2021

To help educators support the unique learning needs of the one out of 10 Emergent Bilingual learners in U.S. K-12 classrooms today, Lexia Learning, a Cambium Learning Group company, will present its second annual Emergent Bilingual Week, a five-day series of events consisting of expert speakers, tailored content, webinars, panels, and Q&A sessions.

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To help educators support the unique learning needs of the one out of 10 Emergent Bilingual learners in U.S. K-12 classrooms today, Lexia Learning, a Cambium Learning Group company, will present its second annual Emergent Bilingual Week, a five-day series of events consisting of expert speakers, tailored content, webinars, panels, and Q&A sessions.
Maya Goodall, Lexias senior director of emergent bilingual curriculum, will deliver opening remarks, introduce the goals and objectives for the week, and give a preview of the sessions for the week.
A panel discussion titled A Teacher Who Believes in You: The Emergent Bilingual Learning Experience will immediately follow Mayas presentation.
The session will cover the following topics:
This webinar will address the continuing need for an asset-based approach for emergent bilingual students.

New Teacher Center Announces Rebranding and New Logo to Put Students and Humanity First

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Thursday, July 29, 2021

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Over 50 million young people BIPOC students, students with learning differences, students who have recently immigrated, students experiencing poverty, and English-language learners face systemic barriers that work against them.

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Over 50 million young people BIPOC students, students with learning differences, students who have recently immigrated, students experiencing poverty, and English-language learners face systemic barriers that work against them.
To honor each student's immense potential, NTCs programs accelerate and expand effective coaching practices to remap and align school and district ecosystems to sustain success.
The visual changes in NTC's logo aim to recognize the individual humanity of all the people it touches students, educators, families, leaders, and communities.
Two decades and thousands of perspectives enable custom-fit solutions grounded in research-proven models to truly center students and advance equity.