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SCHOOL STATUS AND THE EPSTEIN MODEL OF PARENT INVOLVEMENT

November 26, 2022

SCHOOL STATUS AND THE EPSTEIN MODEL OF PARENT
When you consider a student’s academic achievement, it becomes readily evident that no one person alone contributes to success. This idea is at the core of Joyce Epstien’s theory of parent involvement. Specifically, students are most successful when parents, educators, and community endeavor together to support learning and development (Epstein, 1995).

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K12 Communication Solutions

whitePaper | December 29, 2022

With communication tools flooding the K12 edtech landscape, it can be difficult to determine which option is best for your school district.

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THE BENEFITS OF HIGHER EDUCATION FOR INDIVIDUALS AND SOCIETY

whitePaper | January 14, 2020

As in previous editions, Education Pays 2019: The Benefits of Higher Education for Individuals and Society documents differences in the earnings and employment patterns of U.S. adults with different levels of education. It also compares health-related behaviors, reliance on public assistance programs, civic participation, and indicators of the well-being of the next generation. In addition to reporting median earnings by education level, this year’s report presents data on variation in earnings by different characteristics such as gender, race/ethnicity, occupation, college major, and sector.

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KEEP STUDENTS ON TRACK WITH DATABASE ACCESS

whitePaper | August 9, 2020

More than ever, school and district leaders are increasing their focus on two goals related to student success: closing the academic achievement gap and making sure all K–12 students are equipped with the skills they need to be successful in college and in today’s competitive workforce. The metric for evaluating the most successful schools in the United States has shifted from an exclusive focus on graduation rates to assessing academic and global skill competencies. Students who master the new competencies and are prepared to face an uncertain future in the global information economy and society represent the new standard of success. They are what is known as “future ready.”

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Remote Learning With Minecraft: Education Edition

whitePaper | March 10, 2020

We have compiled this set of resources to support remote learning using Minecraft: Education Edition, including a guide to getting started with Minecraft, STEM curriculum and project-based learning activities so educators can use the platform to deliver assignments and keep students engaged, even if they can’t play and learn together in the same room. Minecraft: Education Edition is a game-based learning platform that builds STEM skills, unleashes creativity and engages students in collaboration and problem-solving.

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Evidence-based strategies to boost academic andsocial-emotional results

whitePaper | September 21, 2022

Before teachers can leverage the benefits of engagement, they need to know what it is, where it comes from, and why it’s so hard to maintain as students age. Here we review the evidence, present McREL’s definition of student engagement, and provide strategies to assess and improve students’ engagement with academics and the entire school community.

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NAVIGATING CX CHALLENGES IN THE DYNAMIC WORLD OF ELEARNING

whitePaper | April 8, 2023

This whitepaper explores how eLearning providers (Learning Management Systems, Training Management Systems, Learning Experience Platforms, and content providers etc.) can convert these challenges into opportunities by prioritizing the customer experience (CX) to increase customer satisfaction and profitability.

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