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Great Books Programs: The Cure for the Common Core

Sponsor: Great Books Foundation
Posted: August 1, 2013

Great Books programs are a great match for the Common Core State Standards. Great Books programs provide text complexity; demand multiple, close readings of texts; and feature text-dependent, text-specific questions requiring responses with specific and relevant evidence. Teachers who lead our programs use a questioning stance that extends and scaffolds critical thinking, while students are asked to write for argument in response to important questions. Find out why Great Books K–12 programs are the Cure for the Common Core!

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How Districts Use Data to Drive Proactive Decisions: Benefits and Best Practices for Creating a Data-Rich Culture

Sponsor: SAS
Posted: August 1, 2013

As schools attempt to improve student outcomes and maximize the use of limited resources, snapshot mandated reporting is no longer enough. Using data for continuous improvement at the school and district levels is crucial. This paper details a webinar hosted by Education Week in which education professionals from CoSN (Consortium for School Networking) and Rock Hill (SC) School District 3 discuss the benefits and value of using data – and the culture shift required to become data-driven.

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Most Effective Way to Transition to the Common Core

Sponsor: Think Through Math
Posted: August 1, 2013

One of the primary goals of the Common Core State Standards is to deepen student understanding. Teaching understanding is not new to Think Through Math—it’s what we do! Our common sense approach, supported by research and years of quality online instruction, makes Think Through Math the most effective way to step up to the Common Core challenge.

With focused and coherent instruction, Think Through Math is designed to meet the rigors of the Common Core and accelerate students to grade level and beyond.

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Streaming Improves Parent Engagement

Sponsor: Ustream
Posted: August 1, 2013

First-grade teacher Josh Westphal inspires his students, connects parents (and impresses his school board) — all with live video by Ustream.

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New Research Report on K-12 Mobile Tech Adoption

Sponsor: Amplify
Posted: July 15, 2013

Mobile technology is on the rise, with tablets slated to surpass the sale of laptops and desktops by 2015. In this rapidly changing technology environment, how are U.S. school districts adapting?

In a new research report sponsored by Amplify, K–12 district technology and media leaders responded to questions about levels of mobile tech adoption in schools, hurdles to adoption, BYOD policy, plans for mobile device adoption and much more.

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Making Math Work: K-8 Blended Learning

Sponsor: DreamBox Learning
Posted: July 1, 2013

Tom Vander Ark examines how teachers now have the opportunity – thanks to innovative tools like DreamBox Learning’s Intelligent Adaptive Learning™ -- to boost engagement and achievement for all students with a disruptive innovation that works for teacher and student: blended learning.

Within this white paper you'll discover:

- Why you need to use blended learning in your school or district

- Ten key decisions you need to make before you begin implementation

- Phases of development and implementation issues

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Leadership Strategies: Effective Tech Integration

Sponsor: Atomic Learning
Posted: June 1, 2013

Understanding what prevents initiatives from succeeding is a vital part to any implementation plan. This eBook will highlight why, as an administrator, your planning must go beyond buying the hardware. It’s not about the software or apps used, or even the type of device. It’s about understanding how the technology can help educators advance students to reach their fullest potential.

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Improving Student Outcomes with Advanced Analytics

Sponsor: SAS
Posted: May 1, 2013

Perhaps the most influential factor in the future of our economy is public education. Empowering educators through more effective analysis of data will ensure that students are better prepared for college, the workplace and the global marketplace.

Read about some of the key benefits of using data analysis, including the ability to truly differentiate instruction and provide an earlier response to intervention. Data analysis can also give teachers the ability to tailor their own professional growth plans, which ultimately cultivates student success.

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How to Use Big Data to Improve Student Outcomes

Sponsor: Center for Digital Education
Posted: June 1, 2013

Learn how to turn huge amounts of collected data into powerful and actionable insights to improve student outcomes on your campus in this FREE Special Report from the Center for Digital Education. With research findings from a national survey of top K-12 and higher education leaders and interviews with dozens of private- and public-sector big data innovators, Big Data, Big Expectations gives specific guidance on smart strategies for managing and using large amounts of data effectively and efficiently.

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Best Practices in Information Management, Reporting and Analytics for Education

Sponsor: SAS
Posted: May 1, 2013

The use of reporting and analytics is on the rise in education. This paper focuses on how to get the most from SAS® software investments to improve programs, curriculums and student outcomes. Ten customer-proven best practices are discussed – based on the insights and proven successes of SAS customers working in K-12 and higher education.

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