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Introducing the Fuse Architect Schools – Central High School
Central High School (Central) is the second school from the Providence Public School District selected for the Fuse Architect program. Central High School is actively working to become a more student-
Introducing the Fuse Architect Schools – Barrington High School
The only high school within the district of Barrington Public Schools, the school population information for the 2016-17 school year is shared in the table below.# of students% of Free and Reduced Lun
How to avoid the "summer slide" without giving up your hard-earned break
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In this blog post, we’ll cover the basics of the summer slide — what and who are at risk and why — as well some tips and tricks for mitigating the effects of summer learning loss.
Virtual Viewpoints Podcast: Interview with Lucas Orwig, Nellie Mae Education Foundation
https://soundcloud.com/mvlri/episode-1-lucas-orwig-nellie-mae-education-foundationThis is the first episode in a series documenting the Integrated Learning Systems project, a collaboration between the
Fuse Architects Take Off in 2017
What if the best way to make decisions about education technology starts off with not thinking about technology at all? This is the approach the Fuse Architect project took as they began their work th
Partner Collaboration Key to Highlander Institute’s Vision for Fuse Architect Success
As the Highlander Institute embarks on its Fuse Architect initiative with NMEF, six LEAs and seven high schools, collaborations with external partners are in the forefront. In this blog, we highlight
Podcast: Power With, Not Power Over
In this episode, Jeff and Erin chat about the concept of “power with vs. power over” — inspired by a recent book study of Jim Knight’s High-Impact Instruction — and host a great interview with the always amazing Val Capel.
Highlander Institute Seeks Systems Change Through Fuse Architect Initiative
How do you move from a vision for integrated learning systems to classrooms where multiple education technology (edtech) tools seamlessly work together to support student-centered learning? With a new
Integrated Learning Systems Grant Initiative Webinar Series: Episode One
https://youtu.be/_nU3HqwxkhcIn the introductory episode of the Integrated Learning Systems Grant Initiative Webinar series, Michigan Virtual Learning Research Institute,Highlander Institute, and the N
Integrated Learning Systems to Support Student-Centered Learning
At the Nellie Mae Education Foundation, we’re committed to creating more equitable and effective education systems — so that all New England students are ready for college and career. In our research,
Highlander Institute Awarded NMEF’s Integrated Learning Systems Grant
What is the formula for designing a statewide initiative to leverage technology for student-centered learning? Highlander Institute is testing out their plan for this over the next year and a half, th
How Effective is Online Learning in Michigan?
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Since 2010, the average pass rate for online courses in Michigan has hovered around 60 percent. Compared to the pass rate for traditional classrooms, this statistic has led some to condemn virtual sch
Making Student-Centered Learning A Reality? Nellie Mae’s Integrated Learning Systems Grant Program
How will the vision of student-centered learning become a reality? The Nellie Mae Education Foundation (NMEF) sought to address a piece of the puzzle through their recent Integrated Learning Systems r
How Effective is Online Learning in Michigan
Michigan Virtual
Let's be honest: Online learning in Michigan, as a whole, is in deep need of reform. Since 2010, the average pass rate for online courses in Michigan has hovered around 60 percent. Compared to the pass rate for traditional classrooms, this statistic has led some to condemn virtual schooling as a failed experiment.
Rural Virtual Learning
This is the fifth in a series of blog posts written by Michigan Virtual's Regional Mentor Leaders to bring to life what mentors do to build and maintain a supportive online learner environment to help students be successful. If you are a mentor and would like to share a strategy, a success story, or another topic that illustrates how you support students, please email mvlri@michiganvirtual.org.
Michigan's Literacy Crisis is a Public Health Crisis
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Who suffers when our literacy rates are low? In this blog post by Tamara Bashore-Berg, we dive into the startling reality of Michigan’s literacy crisis and explore Dr. Nell Duke's argument that this issue is, at its heart, a public health crisis.
Turning Digital Natives into Digital Citizens
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Two educators share their experiences teaching digital literacyLast week, I had the great pleasure of speaking to two educators about their experiences teaching digital literacy.The conversations that
Podcast: Live Episode @ Rebel U
In this episode, Jeff shares some audio from a recent teacher professional development session on podcasts, then Jeff and Erin chat about using classroom experience to shape professional learning.
Podcast: Anchors Away!
In this episode a podcast about … podcasts! Jeff and Erin discuss a cool tool for recording podcasts and how teachers might think about using podcasts in the classroom.
Swartz Creek Academy Stresses Responsibility, Growth, and Relationships
Richard Thompson is the Dean of Students and Director of Operations at Swartz Creek Academy. The Academy is an alternative education school in Swartz Creek, Michigan, that provides students an opportu
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