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Top 5 Ed Topics of 2015/16 School Year
The 2015/2016 school year was one for the books (an open-educational-resource book, that is). With the federal government embracing a rather laissez-faire approach toward education, with the student learning experience shedding its spectator skin for a more "doing" dermis, and with the virtual world continuing to grow in opportunities (for better or for worse), VariQuest has highlighted the top 5 topics in education.
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Every Student Succeeds Act: What We Know Today
The whole one-size-fits-all (OSFA) notion has never been my cup of tea. It's a rare occurence, but coming across the seemingly perfect maxi dress that turns out to be OSFA is a day-ruiner when you're barely tall enough to go on big kid roller coasters. Now take this cookie-cutter attempt to K12 education heights, and that's school years worth of day-ruiners for principals, educators, parents, students, the like.
How to Write a Grant eBook
This helpful guide includes an explanation of the grant process, including a checklist (with samples!), and useful links and resources to find funding!
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NAESP 2015 Focus Track: Student Achievement Gaps
The National Association for Elementary School Principals (NAESP)'s annual conference kicks off in two weeks in Long Beach, CA (June 30-July 2). Each year the conference, designed for educators on the "front lines," challenges leaders to think, what's next? Attendees can choose their conference focus from several tracks:
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EDTalks: A Hmong View of Public Education + Globally Competent Teaching
On a chilly Monday in Minneapolis, two women shared their dynamic experiences in education to an at-capacity Icehouse, a unique venue for this month's EDTalks.
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Title I: 1965 to Today
April 11, 1965. President Lyndon B. Johnson signs the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965:
Academic Subject: STEM | Featured Topics: Common Core | Featured Topics: Education Policy
How does the Maker Movement "Fit" with Standards?
“Although the Common Core and the Maker Movement grew from two very different places…both reflect a larger shift in how we think about teaching and learning, one that recognizes that rote testing isn’t going to prepare kids for the dynamic world ahead that will ask them to adapt to new technology and problems faster than we have ever had to.”
Academic Subject: Career & Technical Education | Featured Topics: Education Policy
Smart Snacks Requirements: What's the Impact?
The United States Department of Agriculture continues its efforts to create a healthier generation with the introduction of "Smart Snacks in Schools" nutrition standards.
Featured Topics: Differentiated Instruction | Featured Topics: Education Policy | Featured Topics: Student Engagement
What is the Maker Movement, & Why Should You Care?
This post serves as an introduction to our newest series on the Maker Movement and it's impact and implications in education. Watch for more blog posts on the topic and a white paper in the coming weeks.
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How NMA is Actively Closing the Achievement Gap
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What Keeps Principals Up At Night: Determining Your School's Needs
VariQuest's blog is open to educators across the country who are interested in sharing their ideas, stories and opinions with our network of teachers, administrators and more. If you have something you would like to share, please let us know! Email your ideas to variquest@variquest.com