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Learning about social justice, education, and technology is crucial because it helps ensure that all students get equitable access to learning opportunities and resources. As a future teacher, I can integrate these concepts by creating inclusive lesson plans that reflect diverse perspectives and by using technology to provide varied learning experiences. I can also encourage critical thinking about social issues and foster a classroom environment where every student feels valued and heard. This approach will help prepare my students to be thoughtful and informed in a digital world. #EDLT3110

I appreciate the way Devin Vodicka breaks down his approach to tackling policy barriers, including a way to determine if they are only perceived barriers. Once policies at the local level have been identified and addressed, many districts realize they need to tackle state policy as well. States can help by making existing policy flexibility more transparent for district leaders. In South Carolina we created two guides: South Carolina’s Education Flexibility Guide and The South Carolina Playbook for Personalized, Competency Based Learning. When combined with Devin’s approach, tools like this can make the shifts to more learner centered approaches easier to navigate and give states data on existing policies that may also need to be revised. https://lnkd.in/ezbPnMqi https://lnkd.in/e92y84z6

Share some ways you provide time and space for adult learners to explore. 📘 Get more ideas here: https://amzn.to/48zJM7y #professionallearning #personalizedPL #PD #professionaldevelopment

Share some ways you provide time and space for adult learners to explore. 📘 Get more ideas here: https://amzn.to/48zJM7y #professionallearning #personalizedPL #PD #professionaldevelopment

"What do they know?" I used to hear this question a lot during PD sessions led by people who hadn't been in a classroom in ages. How could they possibly understand the challenges teachers face today? That's why I founded Education Advisors LLC. I've been there. I've taught through the pandemic, faced tough student behaviors, and developed effective strategies. I've even managed without para support, so I know how to make practical changes on my own. With Education Advisors LLC, you get real solutions from a teacher who's been in your shoes—and who's still there! Let's tackle these challenges together. 💪 #EducationAdvisors #ClassroomManagement #TeacherLife #PDThatWorks #BehaviorSupport

Reimagining the teaching profession requires challenging core assumptions about how we organize people, time, and money. Learn how Mesa Public Schools—the largest school district in Arizona—is doing just that, scaling their innovative staff teaming model as a way to radically reimagine and revive the teaching profession, via Center on Reinventing Public Education: https://lnkd.in/e-nRzw_v #EdChat #K12 #SchoolLeaders #TeachersOfLinkedIn

🔍 Discover the latest trends in #edpolicy in this week's #edpolicyhotlist: 🔥 Unpack the impact of technology on classroom learning and how the government is responding. 🔥 Learn how we are or aren't addressing equity gaps in access to quality education (especially to respond to pandemic learning needs). 🔥 Explore new data and strategies to support an evolving post-pandemic teacher workforce. Read the Hotlist, leave a comment, and share with your friends! Schools are a part of our collective community, and it's our job to understand, invest in, and measure how they are doing. The #edpolicyhotlist is here to help you do just that from whatever role you are in. https://lnkd.in/g76Pcuin

That’s right—we’re live, and we’re ready to shake up the world of education one post at a time. I may be biased (just a little 😉), but what’s happening at EnCompass Academy is worth following. Think inclusion, innovation, and empowerment wrapped in a whole-child approach. Whether you’re a fan of schools where trust and respect come first (hello, TBRI!) Multi-age classrooms that actually work. Or just curious about how we’re proving that every student is a superstar Then you’ll love what we’re up to! And the best part? We just dropped our very first post over at EnCompass Academy. Click over, show some love, and follow us for all the behind-the-scenes action, events, and inspiring stories coming your way. PS: Go on… be our first follower and we promise not to make it weird. Well, not too weird. #EducationMatters #NewBeginnings #InclusionForAll #StrengthBasedLearning #FollowTheJourney

The Sutton Trust's 'Fair Opportunity for all' report is fascinating. Whereas health spending has doubled to over 20%, education funding has stagnated at around 10% 😱 🤯 I spend all day, every day, speaking with schools. It's clear that they're making increasingly tough choices. This week marks a year to the day since I joined Bedrock Learning, walking into an office and meeting Olivia Sumpter for the first time. The first questions she asked me to reflect on: 1. What obstacles do schools face in addressing their learners' literacy? 2. How can ed-tech help? These two problems are front and centre of our TLC agenda. They are our obsession. Bedrock Learning's vision for the next few years is an exciting one, and my team and I can't wait to work with current and new schools to help them scale the challenges they face. We believe every child deserves: 1. a robust, personalised vocabulary curriculum, underpinned by culturally enriching fiction and non-fiction 2. a clear, concise pathway to identifying knowledge gaps in grammar, and a chance to correct misconceptions 3. access to the most powerful pieces of disciplinary knowledge in order to succeed We believe subject and school leaders need: 1. a simple means to understand literacy in their school 2. clear, measurable insights into the efficacy of their interventions We believe teachers must have: 1. simple, actionable insights into their learners' knowledge gaps 2. resources to address those gaps Whether you're a Bedrock school or not, if you'd like to chat, please drop me a dm :) #literacy #professionaldevelopment #disciplinaryliteracy #pupilpremium #schoolimprovement

Big News! We’re officially on LinkedIn! At EnCompass Academy, we’re not your typical K-12 school. We’re redefining education by creating an inclusive, strength-based environment where every learner can thrive. Our mission? To empower students of all abilities with personalized education, life skills, and the tools to build a brighter future. Here’s what makes us unique: ✅ Trauma-informed care with TBRI (because safety and trust come first!) ✅ Multi-age classrooms for collaborative learning ✅ A whole-child approach that celebrates every strength ✅ We presume competence in all students and help them discover their superpowers We believe education should be innovative, fun, and meaningful. If that sounds like your kind of vibe, hit follow and join us on this exciting journey! 📢 Tell us: What’s one thing you wish every school would do differently? Drop it in the comments—we’d love to hear from you! #EducationMatters #Inclusion #TraumaInformed #K12 #StrengthBasedLearning