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[Weekly EdNews Round Up] Trump Signs Executive Order Tying Research Funds to Campus Free Speech

In what is being contended as a symbolic gesture, President Trump signed an executive order this week tying research fund to campus free speech. Critics are noting public colleges are already required to uphold the First Amendment. In other news, drones find their way into K-12 classrooms, more states are requiring recess, and more in this week’s EdNews Round Up!

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Our Week of Connecting, Learning, and Growing at SXSW EDU 2019

Brita Hammer

SXSW EDU brings together educators from across the world, and part of the Edmentum team had the opportunity to attend this year. We were very excited to connect with educators, attend informative sessions, host a meetup, and even present at the legendary conference. Let’s take a look into the fun our team had while we spent a week in Austin, Texas.

[Administrator Tips] 6 Elements of Effective E-Learning Day Plans

Sarah Cornelius

Whether it’s due to extreme weather or other things out of our control, like unexpected building or transportation issues, occasional canceled school days are inevitable.

Mentorship Programs That Will Lead Your Students to Success

Alexis Brakebill

Whether your school already has a mentorship program or you’re wanting to start one, check out these six tips to help get you started so that your school’s mentorship program can be successful and make an impact on the participating students.

[Free Resources] Celebrate Spring with EducationCity

McKenna Wierman

The spring Equinox not only brings with warm weather and more sunshine, it also means more opportunities for learning! In addition to the old reliable (and always fun) science lessons we turn to when the seasons to change (the solar system, plant life and vegetation, weather patterns) there are fresh, creative ways to touch on the spring-themed subjects we know and love, and even incorporate subjects like art and writing. Check out these four activity ideas for Equinox themed learning!

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4 Things to Do Right Now to Get the Most Out of Study Island for State Test Preparation

Regina Waddell

State tests are right around the corner, so most likely, preparation in your classroom, campus, or district is well underway. Even if you have a well-thought-out test-prep plan in place, here are a few tips to implement right now to step up your test-preparation efforts with Study Island.

Good Question: How Can Educators Make Competition in the Classroom Effective?

Winnie O'Leary

We’ve all heard the line about “a little healthy competition,” right?

[High Stakes Testing] Using Classroom Culture, Test-Taking Skills, and Mindfulness to Overcome Test Season Stress

Sarah Cornelius

To help you calm fraying nerves and ensure students are successful on high-stakes exams, we’ve put together our favorite tips on cultivating a productive classroom environment, teaching effective test-taking strategies, and leveraging mindfulness as your test-prep secret weapon.

Helping Students Use Their Own Assessment Data for Growth

Scott Sterling

Giving students ownership of their own data study practices is a proven way to foster engagement in the learning process and establish greater trust throughout the school. Here are ways to implement a data study program that can help any student grow.

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[Weekly EdNews Round Up] Trump Signs Executive Order Tying Research Funds to Campus Free Speech

McKenna Wierman

Ways to Achieve College and Career Readiness with New Kentucky Graduation Requirements

Fabiola Garcia

Across the state of Kentucky, 90 percent of high school students are graduating on time, but only 60 percent of these students are actually considered college or career ready, the

Blended Learning vs Virtual Learning in Career and Technical Education

Sarah Cornelius

Let's take a look at two different delivery methods for utilizing online programs for CTE—blended learning and virtual learning—and weigh the pros, cons, considerations, and use cases for each. Remember, it’s always a possibility to utilize both of these models concurrently in your CTE program!

[CTE Month] 10 CTE Courses Your School Should Offer

Brita Hammer

It's no secret that career and technical education (CTE) courses in schools can help students prepare for a variety of skill-based jobs and give them an opportunity to explore potential career path

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