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How to achieve equity of opportunity when access isn’t equal
COVID-19 has transformed discussions about equity and supporting our nation’s most vulnerable students. With the large-scale shift to online learning, educators have had many questions, but one that has frequently risen to the top is....
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Creating a Virtual Program: Considerations and Consternations
In our eighth episode of Opportunity Thrives, we discuss tools, tips, and best practices to help support teachers who are new to online learning. As online learning has been thrust into the forefront of the COVID-19 pandemic, we recognize....
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Teaching in the Time of a Pandemic
In our eighth episode of Opportunity Thrives, we discuss tools, tips, and best practices to help support teachers who are new to online learning. As online learning has been....
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CTE: Creating Career Pathways for Success
On today’s episode, we explore CTE, career technical education, available throughout schools nationwide. An increasing number of districts across the county recognize....
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How Districts Can Support Families in the Transition to Remote Learning
This is an unprecedented time and one that has been particularly difficult on district leaders, students, and parents. While districts navigate how to manage the transition to virtual learning and shifting federal and state guidelines, families are tasked with....
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Optimize Your Digital Learning Program
On this episode of Opportunity Thrives, we explore how to not only implement a digital curriculum program within your district but also how to ensure it meets your district goals and supports student success.....
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Technology and the Gender Gap: Strategies to Inspire Young Women to Explore STEM
On the fourth episode of Opportunity Thrives, we take a closer look at technology and the gender gap. We discuss the challenges of engaging more females in computer science and some of the strategies that can be implemented to inspire these young learners to explore computer science and technology courses and pursue careers in these fields....
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What about the teachers: How are administrators supporting teachers with digital curriculum adoption?
Online learning has given rise to a spectrum of instructional models that redefine teaching and learning in the classroom. At one end, teachers use digital content to enhance teacher-led instruction and provide remediation...
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Cheating isn’t new: Managing an age-old problem with 21st century tools
In this episode of Opportunity Thrives, we discuss a topic that certainly isn’t new, but has evolved with the digital age: cheating, and how to maintain digital integrity when...
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Blending Teachers and Technology to help Struggling Students Thrive
In first episode of Opportunity Thrives, Kim Loomis, the former Director of Digital Learning at Nevada’s Clark County School District, the 5th largest district...
