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Prioritizing Standards and Modeling Standards-Based Units
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Cedar Rapids Community School District worked with teachers to narrow their focus based on priorities aligned around standards.
Rethinking Scheduling to Support Deeper Engagement with Cohorts
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Cedar Rapids Community School District rethought and adjusted scheduling to support deeper engagement with cohorts of students. The process helped students and teachers dive deeper into content and focus in...
Restructuring Specials Schedules
In response to the pandemic, Cedar Rapids Community School district prioritized art and music by shifting the schedule to increase the frequency of classes from weekly to daily.
Identifying Three Focus Priorities to Direct Improvement Efforts
In response to the pandemic, Cedar Rapids Community School District identified three critical, high impact strategies for the entire central office to focus on.
Virtual Student iPad Tutorial
A video tutorial from Mendon-Upton Regional School District that provides students and families with an overview of the apps, platforms, and login information they need to access for remote learning.
Inspiring Careers: Dr. Samantha Russak of Southwick's Zoo
A video recording of a live Q&A session on what it’s like to be a veterinarian with Dr. Samantha Russak of Southwick's Zoo and students at Mendon-Upton Regional School District.
Museum of Science, Boston - Model of the Atom Exhibit Rubric
Example of a project rubric from the Museum of Science, Boston on building a model of the atom, which mirrors an exhibit that can be seen in the museum.
WIN Block Planning Document
Mendon-Upton Regional School Districtguide on their “What I Need” (WIN) block, which includes examples of activities that can be done during this time, guidance on how to implement, and frequently asked questions.
What I Need (WIN) Block
To provide their high school students with a flexible option to support individual interests and needs, Mendon-Upton Regional School District embedded a “What I Need” (WIN) block within their daily schedule to allow for choice in activity.
MPUSD Sample Communication to Parents About Standards-Based Grading Pilot
This webpage offers parents at MPUSD’s Seaside Middle School information on new mastery grading policies.
Family STEAM Night Design Challenge Overview
This presentation was created by a teaching team at Monterey Peninsula Unified School District for a virtual Family STEAM night. In this session, teachers introduced all participants to key concepts in a design thinking process and then divided into...