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Today’s One Thing for Leaders: Hiring Teachers in a Remote Setting, Part 2 – Teacher Onboarding
This installment of Today's One Thing for Leaders explores the process of onboarding new teachers in a remote environment.
Effects of Professional Learning Opportunities on Learner Growth
This initial analysis of the impact of personalized professional learning on learner growth at LUSD addresses three primary research questions: (1) how did engaging in professional learning affect learner achievement?, (2) which combinations of...
Know Your District Reflection Activity
When designing change, teams start with an in-depth analysis of what is currently working well in the district and where the district’s primary pain points are. This template is designed to help districts explore the community’s history – including...
Activity: Get Inspired! Explore Innovative Schools
When designing change, teams look externally to glean best practices from other districts and schools that have implemented strategies to increase equity and resiliency in teaching and learning.
Virtual Collaboration with Jamboard
Learn how to share ideas, build alignment and understanding, and push thinking effectively by using services such as Jamboard and collaborating through virtual sticky notes.
Digital Equity: Digital Equity in the Classroom
In our urgency to remove barriers to digital equity, conversations often start with the “boxes and wires” of technology itself. However, even if every student (and their family) gains equitable access to powerful devices and high-speed internet,...
Literature Review: Helping Each Learner in the Here and Now: Strategies for Addressing Unfinished Learning
This literature review serves as the contextual foundation for a broader examination of learner progress during COVID-19 closures. First, it paints a picture of the COVID-19 research landscape and describes the three major analytical “camps” or...
Report: Learning Found, Not Lost - Examining Learner Growth and Supports in LUSD During and Beyond the COVID-19 Crisis
To examine the impact of COVID-19 school closures on their own learners, Lindsay Unified School District (LUSD) partnered with The Learning Accelerator (TLA) to design a mixed-methods study using quantitative data captured from benchmark assessments...
Virtual Engagement Profiles
Schools create a dashboard or profile of each student, displaying their engagement, academic performance, and whether or not they need additional support.
How to Organize Your Data
Organization is critical for ensuring that you can successfully analyze your data and conduct your analysis. Using Google Drive and Google Sheets allows you to organize data, store information, and ultimately analyze your data.
How to Run a Focus Group
Focus groups can reveal an abundance of detailed information and insight. A well-planned focus group creates an environment for participants to feel comfortable so that they are willing to share their honest thoughts and perceptions.