2Revolutions: Message to Community with Resources

Posted on March 24, 2020March 24, 2020 by coreeducation

With over a decade of experience working to support educator and leader learning through blended learning, 2Revolutions has assembled helpful resources to support the transition to virtual/blended learning. These resources are intended for district leaders and teachers navigating this unprecedented time. LearnNext: 2Rev co-developed LearnNext with a range of phenomenal national partners. This platform includes Read more about 2Revolutions: Message to Community with Resources[…]

Four Principles for Designing the Future of Teaching in 2020

Posted on January 30, 2020January 27, 2020 by coreeducation

Writing for the Clayton Christensen Institute, Thomas Arnett recently detailed a vision for the redesign of the role of the teacher. Excerpts from the piece appear below: Given the overflowing demands on teachers’ time, we need to reinvent the classroom and the roles of teachers so that teachers can tackle the meaningful and important work Read more about Four Principles for Designing the Future of Teaching in 2020[…]

To Improve Rural Schools, Focus on their Strengths

Posted on May 7, 2019May 4, 2019 by coreeducation

Writing for Education Next, authors Michael Q. McShane and Andy Smarick explore the challenges facing rural education as well as recommendations for a path forward. Excerpts of their piece appear below: A consistent criticism of education reform is that much of the agenda has been based on what some call a “deficit mindset.” That is, Read more about To Improve Rural Schools, Focus on their Strengths[…]

Disrupting teacher prep through virtual field experiences

Posted on April 2, 2019March 29, 2019 by coreeducation

Recently, Susanne Nobles, writing for the Christensen Institute, explored the topic of virtual field experiences as a method for infusing diverse classroom experiences in all teacher preparation programs, regardless of location. Excerpts from the piece appear below: The dilemma is this: Preservice teachers need to practice teaching many times and in many places and ways. Read more about Disrupting teacher prep through virtual field experiences[…]

Personalization, Individualization and Differentiation

Posted on September 29, 2017March 3, 2020 by coreeducation

eSchool News recently published articles by Amanda Stedke and Gene Kerns, discussing the definitions and differences among personalization, individualization, and differentiation. The pieces cut right to the heart of the issue by noting that most of us struggle to clearly delineate differentiation, individualization, and personalization. This struggle for a definition poses a larger question: If Read more about Personalization, Individualization and Differentiation[…]

Free First Year of College … Really

Posted on September 6, 2017March 3, 2020 by coreeducation

For the first time ever, any student anywhere can take top-quality courses online in every major freshman college subject, taught by professors from the most prestigious universities, that lead to full academic credit at 2,900 traditional colleges, such as Purdue, Penn State, Colorado State and the University of Wisconsin-Madison, all absolutely free. There is no Read more about Free First Year of College … Really[…]

Leading Ambitious Teaching and Learning

Posted on February 21, 2017March 28, 2020 by coreeducation

The Carnegie Foundation has collaborated with colleagues in the University of Michigan’s School of Education and Ross School of Business to develop a massive open online course that moves aspiring and practicing educational leaders to improve learning outcomes for all students. In this course, Leading Ambitious Teaching and Learning, the aim is to develop leaders’ Read more about Leading Ambitious Teaching and Learning[…]

Free Microcrentials for High School Students Preparing to become Teachers

Posted on February 14, 2017February 10, 2017 by coreeducation

As high school students who are preparing to become teachers develop teaching skills, they deserve recognition for their growth. Micro-credentials (or digital badges) are performance-based assessments that allow rising educators to showcase their growing skills. EdRising offers five free micro-credentials in the following topic areas: Anti-bias Instruction Classroom Culture Collaboration Formative Assessment Learner Engagement Each Read more about Free Microcrentials for High School Students Preparing to become Teachers[…]

How Can Schools Help New Teachers?

Posted on November 1, 2016October 28, 2016 by coreeducation

New data show that new teachers make up a significant segment of the U.S. teaching force, making their ability to thrive (and stay) in the classroom an increasingly critical issue for schools. A new special report from Education Week explores the challenges facing new teachers and the ways schools, colleagues, and other stakeholders can better Read more about How Can Schools Help New Teachers?[…]

Free Online Course: Learning to Dream – Education and Economic Mobility

Posted on October 14, 2016October 9, 2016 by coreeducation

The Foundation for Excellence in Education (ExcelinEd) is excited to announce the launch of its latest EdPolicy Leaders Online course, Learning to Dream: Education and Economic Mobility. This course explores the key components of economic mobility and how access to high quality education systems and diverse educational offerings is a key factor in ensuring all Read more about Free Online Course: Learning to Dream – Education and Economic Mobility[…]

Free Webinar on Engaging Families in Partnership Programs to Promote Student Success

Posted on July 22, 2015July 16, 2015 by coreeducation

Family engagement positively affects a range of student outcomes, including grades, behavior, enrollment in higher level programs, graduation, and college attendance. REL Mid-Atlantic is offering a free webinar titled Engaging Families in Partnership Programs to Promote Student Success. During this webinar led by Dr. Joyce Epstein, Director of the Center on School, Family, and Community Read more about Free Webinar on Engaging Families in Partnership Programs to Promote Student Success[…]

Woodrow Wilson Foundation Launches WW Academy for Teaching and Learning

Posted on July 3, 2015July 3, 2015 by coreeducation

Launching a major national effort to dramatically improve teacher preparation and to help teaching and learning practices evolve for the 21st century, the Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation recently announced the establishment of a new graduate school, the Woodrow Wilson Academy for Teaching and Learning (WW Academy). The WW Academy is designed to transform teacher Read more about Woodrow Wilson Foundation Launches WW Academy for Teaching and Learning[…]

College Board, Khan Academy team up to offer free SAT prep program

Posted on June 22, 2015June 20, 2015 by coreeducation

The revised version of the SAT college entrance exam won’t be offered until March, but students can start preparing for it with a new, free online study program affiliated with the test. The College Board and Khan Academy are announcing a new partnership offering free online test preparation resources for students looking to take a Read more about College Board, Khan Academy team up to offer free SAT prep program[…]

New Videos from NCTM Address Crucial Math Skills

Posted on May 27, 2015May 26, 2015 by coreeducation

The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) and the Hunt Institute recently collaborated on the production of a video series to enhance understanding of the mathematics skills students need to succeed in college, life and careers. Beginning with mathematics in the primary grades, “Math Voices: Educators and Mathematicians Talk About College and Career Ready Read more about New Videos from NCTM Address Crucial Math Skills[…]

Engaged Teaching: In-Depth Strategies for Classroom Management and Student Motivation

Posted on April 14, 2015April 12, 2015 by coreeducation

Education Week has recently put together a new in-depth toolkit for educators that focuses on classroom management and student engagement. This unique toolkit presents resources and ideas educators need to run their classrooms smoothly and generate excitement about learning. The toolkit includes: 10 Education Week PD Webinars on improving classroom management and student engagement, including Read more about Engaged Teaching: In-Depth Strategies for Classroom Management and Student Motivation[…]

From Pre-Fab to Personalized: How Districts Are Retooling Professional Development

Posted on March 24, 2015March 22, 2015 by coreeducation

Every learner is different. Nowhere is this as true as it is for teachers. Every teacher comes to the classroom with a different background, different set of skills and differences in how they learn best. Add to this complexity the fact that every teacher has a different set of students each year, all with their Read more about From Pre-Fab to Personalized: How Districts Are Retooling Professional Development[…]