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It was great speaking with Miguel Cardona, U.S. Secretary of Education, on the urgent teacher shortage and how we can collectively address it. As the proud husband of a teacher, this is a topic that’s near and dear to my heart. There are 2.4 million teachers on LinkedIn in the U.S. And we’re seeing this shortage in our data – the rate at which teachers are leaving roles has increased by 30% in the last two years. Despite this, there is a lot of opportunity for people with complementary skills, such as storytelling and creativity, to be moving into the teaching profession. We also talked about how AI can help teachers with certain tasks like lesson planning and grading so that they can spend more time with their students and on instruction. Tune into our full conversation to hear more about the U.S. Department of Education’s new partnership with Teach.Org and One Million Teachers of Color to inspire people to pursue teaching. And visit TEACH.org to see if teaching is a good fit for you, learn about different pathways to the classroom and access resources. https://lnkd.in/gfeMNtfn

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We should all worry a lot about warped incentives in K-12 education. As an HS Algebra 2 teacher supporting a student population with a 1% proficiency rate in Algebra 1, I frequently felt torn about what to focus on. Should I focus on prerequisite skills? Should I focus on the Algebra 2 skills and then try my best to fill the gaps along the way? Should I care more about getting through the content or move at a slower pace and focus on depth of knowledge? No matter what path I chose, it frequently felt like I was coddling my students instead of equipping them with the skills they needed to thrive outside of the school building. In my early years as an educator, I wanted to do everything for my students. It was my way of "caring". It was my way of helping "fix" the problem. But, skills are transferable only when students can apply them in novel scenarios without support. For that to happen, we must invest in student-centered learning that promotes productive struggle and self-direction. Even if that means we have to move at a slightly slower pace.

📢📚 According to 2022 NAEP Reports, 69% of AZ 4th graders and 72% of 8th graders read at or below the basic level. But here's the good news: 95% of students can learn to read with effective instruction. It's not about their ability to learn; it's about how we teach them! It's time for action! We need a systemic overhaul in reading education guided by the Science of Reading. 🧠📖Higher education institutions, educational leaders, and policymakers must prioritize literacy. District administrators shouldn't wait for legislative mandates—they should be proactive. Empowering teachers is crucial. They need the knowledge, effective practices, and resources to ensure all students have the opportunity to read proficiently. Join IDA Arizona in raising awareness and supporting professional development opportunities. Together, we'll equip our students with the fundamental skills they need for lifelong success! Learn more at az.dyslexiaida.org/naep/ #1in5 #SayDyslexia #StructuredLiteracy #StructuredLiteracyForAll #Literacy #EducationReform #EquitableEducation #Reading #ArizonaEducation #ProfessionalDevelopment #UntilEveryoneCanRead

Programs that inspire and prepare future teachers to understand and meet the needs of every learner are crucial to fill teacher vacancies and meet workforce demand, especially in CTE. Learn more about how programs like the Richmond Teacher Residency connect education preparation and CTE: https://lnkd.in/gX9Mn775 #FutureTeachersofAmericaDay

Looping - will it provide the continuity of learning we are intending for our learners? I'm watching the teachers at my site spend seemingly weeks collecting data about their 'new' students to start the year. Not too mention the time to 'get to know these learners'. Would that be so necessary if we committed to looping? How else might it free up teacher time? What benefits would be immediate for our learners? https://lnkd.in/gJUt4dKu

The Virginia Department of Education has approved 95 Percent Group’s 95 Phonics Core Program® as a supplemental program for Tier 1 literacy instruction in grades K-5, and 95 Comprehension: Grades 3-6, and 95 Vocabulary Surge™ as intervention solutions for targeted tier 2 instruction for grades K-8.🎉Virginia is one of 45 states and the District of Columbia that have joined the national science of reading movement. In 2022, the Virginia Literacy Act was passed to reverse trends the state was seeing in early literacy outcomes. At that time, one in three K-2 students were reading below benchmark, and far too many third graders were not passing their reading standards of learning assessment. 👉Continue reading to find out what the legislation requires for core and intervention instruction: https://95pg.info/3VEmtpD We can't wait to serve even more teachers and students in Virginia so we can continue unlocking the power of literacy for every child!🔓 #VASchools #VADepartmentofEducation #ScienceofReading

SEEKING 15 PARTICIPANTS FOR A STUDY AIMING TO IDENTIFY STRATEGIES FOR PREPARING K-12 PRACTITIONERS TO STEER THE CO-CREATION OF EDUCATION POLICY Participants must meet the following criteria: 1. They are 22 years of age or older; 2. They hold a K-12 classroom teacher credential and have served in this capacity for five years or longer; 3. They have been recognized as a teacher or educational leader or self-identifies as one based on their activities beyond the classroom; 4. They are currently or have previously engaged in co-creating education policy at the state or regional level (i.e., beyond the school or district alone but not solely at the federal level). If you have any questions or are interested in participating in this research study, contact me at your earliest convenience and by no later than Sunday, July 28, 2024. #edpolicy #teacherleadership #teachervoiceinpolicy #socialinnovation #educationpractitioners #K12teachers #educationpolicy #policyineducation #k12education #educationsystems

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