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In honor of #NationalCivicsDay, we are reminded of this article from @louise_dube and @JohnBKing on educating good citizens thelinek12.com/educating-good…

We agree that all children — regardless of their backgrounds — deserve an education that meets their needs and that our system is not working as well as it should. We nonetheless differ in how we diagnose, prioritize, and address these challenges ⬇ ow.ly/9IqA50Fqhax

“Teaching will become prestigious when we start treating it that way: one of the hardest jobs in the world, but one that can and must be well done.” ow.ly/w7rX50FkrHq #Education #Teaching

There’s no shortage of promises of what big data can achieve in education. Too often, though, the promised results require a systemic shift in teaching methods, neither of which is easily achievable or even necessarily desirable. ow.ly/DlDy50Fh4DX

Talking through our differences with one another to reach common ground is critical to finding solutions for a way forward. But getting the ball rolling is easier said than done. Hear what this student had to say at the latest Discourse Dinner ⬇ ow.ly/WZjj50FfSCj

We asked the question: have we lost sight of quality education for all students as an American value? The answer from the experts: yes. But they disagreed as to why. Learn more here ⬇ ow.ly/lIEG50FcuHi

For the teacher wishing to teach students about elections — including the policies being discussed in the public sphere — it may feel like stepping into a minefield. How can educators navigate this? Learn here ⬇ ow.ly/CakX50F8pAx

Academic research findings and educator anecdotes suggest professional learning is missing the mark, but our findings indicate profound misalignment. Learn about #ProfessionalDevelopment and our discussion around the subject here ⬇ ow.ly/PSJO50F2cBv

If you were lucky enough to have been a part of the 15% of American youth who attend summer camp each year, you probably have great memories. The camp experience is a uniquely American educational approach that can build civil discourse. Read here ⬇ ow.ly/PQxf50F0ori

“We have a shortage of educators who want to actually be teaching in classrooms every day. It’s not because of the kids. It’s due to the lack of systemic support, in their classrooms and their paychecks, that makes teaching untenable for them.” ow.ly/tap350ERsHJ

The landscape for educators has been rapidly shifting, which means that setting improvement goals for educators and tracking them over time can be quite a challenge. Here are some recent trends that are worth paying attention to: ow.ly/D5HZ50EPw2E

“Some districts... are attracting great teachers — because of their reputation, their tax base, their test scores, their pay scale — while others are desperately hoping to fill a position.” Learn about attracting and retaining great teachers here: ow.ly/M3af50EM8Ly

The Fourth Industrial Revolution poses new demands on leaders to make schools more relevant. Education leaders need to develop a shared vision that aligns ambitious goals with an expanded set of expectations for what students should. Learn more: ow.ly/igFc50EELj7

“Teachers cannot thrive in their profession if their basic needs are not being met and if we don’t pay teachers adequately to live dignified lives. It’s very hard for them to live fulfilled lives, no matter how much they love teaching.” ow.ly/CeBD50EELcW

Join us as we continue our series on Race & Education. Join us for the webinar on April 22nd at 12PM EDT to revisit the question: can we achieve equity in education, if we don't have equality across the country? Register here: ow.ly/ssbu50EmJig

We agree that all children — regardless of their backgrounds — deserve an education that meets their needs, and that our systems of education are not working as well as they should. But how do we foster a productive conversation about these topics ⬇ ow.ly/8PNk50EmHG9

This summer may look a little different than normal. But what can summer camp teach us about civil discourse? ow.ly/Kgxz50EmHEo

Charter schools are public schools - but do they serve the public interest? Share your thoughts here: ow.ly/dsc950EmHA5

Not only are teachers tasked with preparing ALL students for college, participation as citizens, and future leadership of our democracy, they are also expected to meet students’ emotional needs. How are teachers able to juggle all of this? Learn here ⬇ ow.ly/wPGP50EhZo8

Parents gravitate to communities with strong academic programs and results evidenced by standardized test scores, graduation rates, college acceptances and rankings. But are we living up to the challenge of education for all? Learn more ⬇ ow.ly/CuRN50EhZbE #EdChat