Data, Metrics, and the Real Goal–Increased Learning
I am torn between two worlds in which I live: the data world and the innovation world. It has been bothering me for
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Lesson #3: Working on Grit, Goals, and Graduation at Northside High
Northside students will participate in a “School-wide student conference where students choose to visit college or career sessions of their choice in preparation
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Lesson #2: Building Community Partnerships in Ashdown
In the past few months, I’ve had the pleasure of spending significant time in schools with educators, students, families, and community and business
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Staff Spotlight – Learning Designer, Crystal Beshears
“If a child can’t learn the way we teach, maybe we should teach the way they learn.” Ignacio Estrada Crystal Beshears is empathetic,
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Lesson #1: Texarkana Arkansas School District Project-Based Student Expo
In the past few months, I’ve had the pleasure of spending significant time in schools with educators, students, families, and community and business
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GUEST BLOG: Personalized Learning – Every Student on a Team
I am one of those that doesn’t get involved in basketball or March Madness until it gets down to the really competitive, final
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The Good Times Rolls with Marsha and Carolyn 1.3
Hi! Marsha here…I just returned from a small trek to Rochester, MN. Carolyn and I separated ways this week as she joined the
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Creating an Environment for Learning at Star City Schools
The Office of Innovation for Education has worked with Star City Schools for several years. Star City High School and Middle School are
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The Award Winning EAST Program at Sonora Middle School
Derek Ratchford leads the EAST program at Sonora Middle School in Springdale, Arkansas. This year, the program was named the Overall Founder’s Winner
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