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Abbie Combs posted
Key findings include:
• High school graduation rates in Middle Appalachia have been increasing for decades and now exceed national averages.
• Appalachian culture (e.g., attitudes toward education, attachment to family and place, and commitment to the region) influences education improvement initiatives.
• The teaching force is stable, but effec…Read More
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Abbie Combs posted
We all probably feel change in the wind when it comes to student assessment. The attached report by Linda Darling-Hammond, Gene Wilhoit, and Linda Pittenger is an interesting read. The report recommends an accountability approach that focuses on a meaningful learning. You have probably heard it referred to as the 51st State Assessment. I would…Read More
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Great article! I really hope this happens…As a parent, I want my children to learn new ideas and concepts while attending school…I don’t like the idea of them learning how to take a test…and how the outcome of the test determines whether they’re distinguished, proficient, etc….I don’t feel the testing system we have now accurately measures…Read More
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You are right on target, Rebecca. I am so glad to see that kind of thinking. I love the monkey and elephant example. Sometimes we find ourselves in those roles.
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Abbie Combs posted
I am a huge fan of Victoria Bernhardt. Currently I am reading “DATA, DATA, EVERYWHERE.”
The purpose of the book is to provide an overview of comprehensive data analysis within the context of Continuous School Improvement. It is a Companion to the Data Analysis for Continuous School Improvement that we are using in the PDAS training. I would…Read More liked this
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Abbie Combs posted
Great learning and sharing at last week’s NxGL Academy. I loved hearing the design challenge that folk were exploring and will look forward to hearing how these develop over the year.
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lindafrance posted
2nd Annual Promising Practices Summit
Join Appalachian Renaissance Initiative for the Second Annual Promising Practices Summit. Participants will leave the Summit equipped with the knowledge and network connections to advance bold innovations. The Summit serves as a catalyst for energizing and accelerating strategies to improve the quality of…Read More liked this
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About time some good news comes along!! 🙂