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K-12 Enrichment Company Brains & Motion Education (BAM!) Launches Today

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

SAN FRANCISCO, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today marks the launch of enrichment provider Brains & Motion Education (BAM!), a tech-enabled company unlocking the potential of students year-round through after-school, structured recess, and summer camp with STEM, arts, and sports programs. As the only nationwide provider with a focus on whole-child development, BAM! aims to stimulate young minds while keeping growing bodies joyfully active. 

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  • New After-school and Summer Camp Programs Offer STEM, Arts, and Sports Enrichment Nationwide With New Funding
    SAN FRANCISCO, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today marks the launch of enrichment provider Brains & Motion Education (BAM!)
  • , a tech-enabled company unlocking the potential of students year-round through after-school, structured recess, and summer camp with STEM, arts, and sports programs.
  • These types of enrichment activities can and should be available to every student, regardless of their zip code."
  • Epstein, an education industry veteran, was brought in to launch the company from the assets of an enrichment company.

EdTech Startup Propello Launches Inquiry Booster Packs to Promote Teacher Success and Student Engagement

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Propello, the teaching and learning platform designed by educators to better serve the individual needs of students, has launched turnkey Inquiry-Based Booster Packs to connect schools and districts with classroom-ready, standards-aligned supplemental science instructional materials. Booster Packs drive student engagement through inquiry-based instruction that offers flexibility to conform to an educator's existing workflow.

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  • Booster Packs drive student engagement through inquiry-based instruction that offers flexibility to conform to an educator's existing workflow.
  • Subjects currently offered in Propello's Inquiry-Based Science Booster Pack are aligned to NGSS standards in Life Sciences, Earth and Space Science, and Physical Science.
  • "Sometimes all a student needs to spark their curiosity is a little boost," said Amanda Bratten, VP of Content and Curriculum at Propello.
  • Booster Packs provide hands-on activities, fill standards gaps, and give teachers the flexibility to experiment with inquiry-based instruction without sacrificing quality.

ASCD Publishes School Culture Rewired: Toward a More Positive and Productive School for All, 2nd Edition, Authored by Steve Gruenert and Todd Whitaker

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023

New to this edition, the authors address the symbiotic relationship between culture management and leadership to optimize the culture and climate of schools.

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  • New to this edition, the authors address the symbiotic relationship between culture management and leadership to optimize the culture and climate of schools.
  • In this retooled second edition of their bestselling book, Gruenert and Whitaker offer strategies and advice for educators and leaders to:
    Explore the difference between school culture and school climate.
  • “The 2nd edition of School Culture Rewired is an essential guide for every teacher and school leader.
  • Packed with practical tools for school assessment and culture “rewiring,” this book is a trusted companion for educators driving positive change.”
    —Dr.

ASCD Publishes Streamlining the Curriculum: Using the Storyboard Approach to Frame Compelling Learning Journeys, by Heidi Hayes Jacobs and Allison Zmuda

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

Arlington, VA, Sept. 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ASCD, the nation's leading association for K–12 educator professional development, announced the publication of Streamlining the Curriculum: Using the Storyboard Approach to Frame Compelling Learning Journeys.

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  • Arlington, VA, Sept. 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ASCD, the nation's leading association for K–12 educator professional development, announced the publication of Streamlining the Curriculum: Using the Storyboard Approach to Frame Compelling Learning Journeys.
  • Written by expert educators Heidi Hayes Jacobs and Allison Zmuda, this innovative book offers teachers a wealth of practical examples and guidance on how to apply a narrative lens to the curriculum.
  • Find the throughlines in required content and approach lesson design and teaching as storytelling, no matter the subject area or grade level.
  • In Streamlining the Curriculum, Jacobs and Zmuda tackle a perennial challenge teachers face when trying to create student-centered, 21st century–focused learning: navigating curriculum templates with endless requirements.

Code.org, ETS, ISTE, and Khan Academy Launch Free AI Professional Learning for Teachers

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023

The series continues with three additional professional development videos covering the fundamentals of AI, how AI can be combined with pedagogy to enhance student learning, and the ethical considerations and best practices of AI.

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  • The series continues with three additional professional development videos covering the fundamentals of AI, how AI can be combined with pedagogy to enhance student learning, and the ethical considerations and best practices of AI.
  • "AI 101 will support teachers by providing free lessons so they can confidently harness the power of AI in their classrooms."
  • "As part of our mission to provide a free, world-class education for anyone, anywhere, we believe it's important to provide professional learning opportunities for K-12 teachers," said Sal Khan, Founder and CEO of Khan Academy.
  • The AI 101 for Teachers series provides an easily digestible introduction to AI and sets the stage for continued professional development."

ASCD Publishes Smart from the Start: 100 Tools for Teaching with Confidence, by James H. Stronge, Jessica M. Straessle, and Xianxuan Xu

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Thursday, July 27, 2023

Authored by James Stronge, Jessica Straessle, and Xianxuan Xu, the book is a research-based, foundational guide organized by topic with practical tips and tools to boost the effectiveness of teachers and set them up for success — especially during their first few years in the field when turnover is highest.

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  • Authored by James Stronge, Jessica Straessle, and Xianxuan Xu, the book is a research-based, foundational guide organized by topic with practical tips and tools to boost the effectiveness of teachers and set them up for success — especially during their first few years in the field when turnover is highest.
  • Teachers have a wide range of responsibilities — not all of which can be addressed in teacher preparation programs — and for new educators especially, it can be daunting to think about all that is required throughout the school year.
  • Smart from the Start is a bookshelf staple that provides more than 100 easy-to-incorporate tools across six major areas including:
    The book is available for purchase today.
  • Learn more at www.ascd.org/books

Dr. Valerie Truesdale Joins The Goddard School’s Educational Advisory Board

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023

Goddard Systems, LLC (GSL), manager of The Goddard School franchise system, is honored to welcome Dr. Valerie Truesdale to its Educational Advisory Board (EAB).

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  • Goddard Systems, LLC (GSL), manager of The Goddard School franchise system, is honored to welcome Dr. Valerie Truesdale to its Educational Advisory Board (EAB).
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230627437214/en/
    “The Educational Advisory Board is a core differentiator that truly sets The Goddard School apart from any other early childhood education provider in the country,” said Dr. Lauren Starnes, senior vice president and chief academic officer, GSL.
  • “The EAB enables us to take our educational programming to the next level with research and support from key experts.
  • Before joining the School Superintendents Association, Dr. Truesdale served as the chief technology and transformation officer for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools in North Carolina.

ASCD Publishes The Assistant Principal Identity: Protecting Your Leadership Mindset, Fervor, and Authenticity, authored by Baruti K. Kafele

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023

Speaking directly to an often underserved audience, Kafele offers assistant principals 35 thought-provoking questions for reflection and conversation as he expands his impressive collection of education leadership resources.

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  • Speaking directly to an often underserved audience, Kafele offers assistant principals 35 thought-provoking questions for reflection and conversation as he expands his impressive collection of education leadership resources.
  • Assistant principals often find themselves suddenly thrown into the difficult intersection of navigating student challenges while managing a team of educators and administrators.
  • Without a roadmap to develop their leadership skillset, assistant principals can hover in professional ambiguity.
  • From work ethic to optimism, this section inspires assistant principals to deepen their passion and resilience for their role.

ASCD Publishes Results Now 2.0: The Untapped Opportunities for Swift, Dramatic Gains in Achievement, authored by Mike Schmoker

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Thursday, May 25, 2023

Arlington, VA, May 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ASCD , the nation's leading association for K–12 educator professional development, announced the publication of Results Now 2.0: The Untapped Opportunities for Swift, Dramatic Gains in Achievement.

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  • Arlington, VA, May 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ASCD , the nation's leading association for K–12 educator professional development, announced the publication of Results Now 2.0: The Untapped Opportunities for Swift, Dramatic Gains in Achievement.
  • Schmoker sheds a light on the widespread, outdated practices in schools today that hamper achievement and keep schools and students from realizing their full potential.
  • Widely recognized as an education innovator, Schmoker offers a broad analysis of K-12 education and its areas of significant opportunity.
  • Schmoker explores the systemic barrier of policies, pedagogy, and initiatives that prevent schools from aligning instruction with proven classroom-tested practices.

ASCD Publishes Leading Within Systems of Inequity in Education: A Liberation Guide for Leaders of Color

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023

Arlington, VA, May 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ASCD , the nation's leading association for K–12 educator professional development, announced the publication of Leading Within Systems of Inequity in Education: A Liberation Guide for Leaders of Color.

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  • Arlington, VA, May 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ASCD , the nation's leading association for K–12 educator professional development, announced the publication of Leading Within Systems of Inequity in Education: A Liberation Guide for Leaders of Color.
  • The book addresses the specific challenges leaders of color face and provides key competencies that can help them succeed within white spaces while working to evolve those systems.
  • It speaks directly to leaders of color and includes experiences from nearly three dozen equity officers, principals and administrators in districts of all sizes.
  • There is no question that Leading Within Systems of Inequity in Education provides the necessary blueprint for leading the great liberation.”
    For more information on ASCD's professional development books and resources, visit www.ascd.org/books .