Illinois Interactive Report Cards

In this report we center the lived experiences & perspectives of students, families, educators, & district & state leaders, to design assessments that provide data that promotes equitable learning opportunities for ALL students. edtru.st/3LNIDR8

Hats off to all of our 2023 #NIUGrad Huskies celebrating commencement today! 🎉 🎓 Visit niu.edu/commencement for ceremony details.

Congratulations #ClassOf2023! We hope you celebrate your academic achievements & hard work - you've earned it!

The effective use of summative assessment data is predicated on key stakeholders having a clear understanding about what these assessments are for & how the data gleaned from them can be leveraged to address specific needs. Read more: edtru.st/3LNIDR8

How well do your state’s policies support students’ social, emotional & academic development (#SEAD)? Find out w/ our 50-state data tool & identify your state’s strengths & opportunities to create an inclusive learning environment for all students: edtru.st/3oQkvBG

"Accessibility isn’t optional. It isn’t something to add on later. It must be foundational to the work we do as education professionals." edsurge.com/news/2023-05-0…

As we celebrate #TeacherAppreciationWeek, we think one way to appreciate the incredible work they do is to deepen an awareness of their impact on student learning. Explore this @WestEd page dedicated to Teachers and Leaders: bit.ly/3LHbi9p #ThankATeacher

"Education Week asked teachers and student teachers about why they decided to become educators. Connecting with students on cultural touchstones and working on expanding equity in the classroom are just a few things they’re excited about." edweek.org/teaching-learn…

Imagine #CTE learners able to engage in learning opportunities regardless of location with the flexibility to engage in online or hybrid learning or attend courses and programs on school campuses outside of their home districts or local institutions. #CTEWorks #CTEWithoutBorders

The most essential resource for the future of public education is a well-prepared and well-supported teacher. Check out @future4learning’s updated #TeachingStories Map to see why: teachingplaybook.org/stories #ThankATeacher #TeacherAppreciationWeek

Experts estimate chronic absenteeism rates have doubled since the COVID-19 pandemic began, and a new @FutureEdGU report offers over two dozen remedies: k12dive.com/news/report-st… #ChronicAbsenteeism #edchat

Teacher Appreciation Week is a national celebration, but education is international – and we are grateful for opportunities to join U.S. teachers in sharing what we know with amazing counterparts from Uruguay while we also learn from them. go.niu.edu/r3qcba #ThankATeacher

We are developing a FREE science professional learning series, partnering with @SIUC, @NSTA and @ISTA_IL, for school year 2023-24. To participate, fill out this brief survey by May 5 to help inform the design of the program in your region. okt.to/iB6Qpr

.@NewAmerica recently published a research brief on the Illinois Educator Preparation Profiles, sharing lessons learned for state and federal policymakers, as well as for advocates looking to support similar efforts across the nation. You can read it here! okt.to/n2u1mF

Save the date for our 2024 annual conference! Plus, this week's newsletter includes upcoming convenings, new resources & funding and scholarship opportunities: mailchi.mp/a276422701d0/s…

At our Northern Illinois Community Conversation, we'll hear from the presidents of NIU, CSU and EIU about steps they're taking to make their campuses more equitable for students! Register here for an enriching discussion on #highered in IL. bit.ly/3Yyej0a

Encourage your high school seniors who aspire to be the first person in their family to finish college to join ISAC's First Generation Scholars Network (FGSN). Learn more! ow.ly/ojqJ50Nkytv

Do you know high school students who want to play an active role in developing tools to address issues that are important to them? @YPRCil seeks applicants from diverse areas, socioeconomic groups, and life experiences to join their student board. okt.to/3kOhHE

The Illinois Association of School Social Workers wants to recognize colleagues and volunteers who have gone the extra mile for children. To nominate someone for this award, begin here: okt.to/Z6VXDd

Educators: Teach your students how to use pi like @NASA scientists & engineers! 🔢🚀⚙️ Celebrate #PiDay with classroom activities & resources like "Rad Reflection: A ‘Pi in the Sky’ Math Challenge" from @NASAJPL_Edu: jpl.nasa.gov/edu/teach/acti… #PiDay2023 #STEM