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[Weekly EdNews Round Up] Teaching in 2020 vs. 2010

Dec 12, 2019

A lot has changed in the past decade, both inside and outside of the classroom, that have changed the landscape of education in more ways than one. Take a look back over some of the most impactful policy shifts and practices that have altered the teacher’s workday over the last 10 years, as well as stories on how to save a dying language, how ESSA has evolved since 2015, and more in this week’s EdNews Round Up.

Hot Off the Press

[Weekly Inspiration] Former Student Surprises 3rd Grade Teacher 40 Years Later

Dec 13, 2019

Brita Hammer

Cindy Davis of Provo, Utah wanted one thing for her birthday in 2017 – to thank her former 3rd grade teacher, Margarat Foote.

Meet Exact Path Skills Champion Red Level Elementary

Dec 12, 2019

McKenna Wierman

Meet Red Level Elementary in Red Level, Alabama, the elementary school champions of Edmentum’s 2019 Exact Path Skills Challenge competition. Read on to discuss how the school is using Exact Path uniquely in each grade level, why Exact Path works for the school, and how the school plans to celebrate its victory.

4 Grading Hacks to Save You Time (and Sanity)

Dec 11, 2019

Brita Hammer

Luckily, there are many educators who have figured out the best hacks when it comes to saving time when grading, and we’re going to share four of them with you today. Let’s get started.

10 Trending Blog Posts from 2019 You Don’t Want to Miss

Dec 10, 2019

Brita Hammer

Let’s take a look back at our top posts from the year and see what topics are trending most in the mind of our readers.

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Teacher Tips

4 Grading Hacks to Save You Time (and Sanity)

Dec 11, 2019

Brita Hammer

Luckily, there are many educators who have figured out the best hacks when it comes to saving time when grading, and we’re going to share four of them with you today. Let’s get started.

10 Trending Blog Posts from 2019 You Don’t Want to Miss

Dec 10, 2019

Brita Hammer

Let’s take a look back at our top posts from the year and see what topics are trending most in the mind of our readers.

[Free Classroom Resources] Celebrate Winter Holidays with Edmentum!

Dec 10, 2019

McKenna Wierman

As the days draw nearer and nearer to winter break, now is the perfect time to turn your students’ holiday excitement into a teachable moment!

[Student Engagement] Extending Learning Over the Winter Break with Study Island

Nov 27, 2019

Regina Waddell

To keep your students learning, check out these strategies for using Study Island, Edmentum’s formative assessment and practice program over the winter break.

College and Career

[EdNews] Higher Education Edition

Nov 22, 2019

McKenna Wierman

Between the student debt crisis, admissions scandals, and colleges buying student data to boost exclusivity, there’s a lot to dive into when it comes to higher education. In this week’s edition of the EdNews Round Up, explore topics centered around issues faced by higher education institutions, students, and graduates.

10 High-Growth Career Fields That Don’t Require a Four-Year Degree

Nov 20, 2019

Sarah Cornelius

To help you and your students explore opportunities that break the college mold, we’ve put together this list of 10 high-growth career fields that don’t require a four-year university degree.

[Weekly EdNews Round Up] ACT Will Allow Students to Retake Individual Test Sections

Oct 10, 2019

McKenna Wierman

Students taking the ACT next year will have the option to retake individual sections of the college entrance exam instead of the entire exam, making it easier for students applying to college to submit a higher score. But, some are wondering if this will provide an unfair advantage to students with means to take the exam multiple times and cultivate a higher superscore than their peers who can only afford to test once. Read more on this topic, Harvard’s admission process, the value of homework, and more in this week’s EdNews Round Up.

4 Tips to Navigate the College Selection Process with Your Child

Sep 30, 2019

Elaine Ho

What are some things that you as a parent can do with your child without completely taking over the college admissions and selection process? Here are some tips on how parents can support their child as he or she makes this significant decision about his or her academic future.

Intervention

Meet Exact Path Skills Champion Red Level Elementary

Dec 12, 2019

McKenna Wierman

4 Things You Should Know to Support Struggling Middle and High School Learners

Dec 02, 2019

Madison Michell

After reflecting on many conversations with Edmentum customers who use Exact Path , our K–12 assessment-driven, individualized learning program, we’ve compiled four of those best practices and considerations that you should know to help support your struggling middle and high school students.

[Educator Testimonial] What does intervention REALLY look like at every grade level?

Nov 15, 2019

Madison Michell

Let’s take a closer look at how Cook County Schools has effectively designed and implemented an intervention program at all school levels.

Student Story: A Fresh Start and Personal Connections Through Virtual Learning

Oct 16, 2019

Sarah Cornelius

At EdOptions Academy, our vision is empowering futures, one student at a time. The only way that happens is by recognizing each student as the unique person he or she is. Zach is one EdOptions Academy student who truly benefited from this personal approach.