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[White Paper] Reinvesting and Rebounding: Where the Evidence Points for Accelerating Learning
In the age of post-pandemic teaching and learning we must leverage our expertise as educators to support the acceleration of student learning and achievement by meticulously deciding what ideas, content, and skills are crucial for our students to understand and practice. Dive into tips, tools, and data-driven evidence from experts in education that will aid you in:
- Assessing where to invest funds to maximize learning recovery
- What action items to implement immediately to support acceleration
- How best to support the nurturing of teacher morale and student engagement
- Understanding how the investments we make today will have a lasting impact on the future of education
Build a Pipeline of School Leaders with Nancy Frey
Nancy Frey discusses the need for investment in leaders, specifically at the school leadership level. By supporting future leaders, we build a workforce we can sustain over the long haul, making a sustainable step towards supporting educators over the long haul.
Redefining the Meaning of Assessment with John Almarode
Let’s redefine what we mean by assessment. Assessment does not always mean a multiple choice test, but it is a way for educators to evaluate learning and to make the needs of students visible. Part of our rebound means to sharpen our assessment skills from day one
Improving Teacher Practice to Make the Most of Calendar and Structural Changes with John Almarode
We know that we will make structural and calendar changes, but we need to make the most impact inside those changes such as summer school and extended school days. Building teacher practice will allow educators to make the best use of this time available.
Move Beyond Deficit Thinking in Order to Accelerate Learning with John Almarode
Deficit thinking or a focus on learning loss move us away from increasing challenges for students and accelerating learning. When we have a deficit view of learners, learning will never be challenging enough, and may unintentionally, be a learning barrier.
Increased Instructional Time Does Not Result in Change if We Don’t Invest in Teachers: John Hattie
Even with more seat time, if the teaching practice doesn’t change, the impact of more seat time will have no effect. Instead, schools should use extra funding towards teacher collaboration and improving teacher practice, which will allow us to make better use of the time we do have.
How to Make the Most of Stimulus Funding with John Hattie, Nancy Frey, and John Almarode
Where would the field’s top experts invest stimulus funds? Teacher expertise through coaching, collective efficacy, and collaboration. Hear the best advice that John Hattie, Nancy Frey, and John Almarode have for school and district leaders. Teaching excellence is all around us—invest in finding it, using it, and evaluating what works so these are sustainable practices over time.
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