An Edutopia article about Symonds Elementary School and their use of morning meetings to develop kids’ social and emotional skills to prep them for learning.

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Newport News' Approach to Social Connections in Virtual Learning

Through their participation in TLA's Strategy Lab: Virtual & Hybrid program, Newport News' Virtual Learning Academy Academy designed and...

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Increasing Engagement and Work Completion Through Advising and Mentoring (KIPP DC)

Through their participation in TLA's Strategy Lab: Virtual & Hybrid program, KIPP DC designed and piloted a program to help teachers...

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Setting Clear Expectations for Student Engagement (KJ Virtual Academy)

Through their participation in TLA's Strategy Lab: Virtual & Hybrid program, KJ Virtual Academy designed a pilot program that outlined...

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