Courageous Leaders Newsletter: November 2024

The Courageous Leaders newsletter is a monthly update designed to keep state and district education leaders informed on developments in the world of education.

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Maximizing Instructional Time to Meet the Needs of All Students

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 | 2 PM ET

Students and educators have faced significant challenges and shifts over the past few years, exacerbating the pre-existing achievement gap. To help support student needs, educators must provide all student populations with diverse intervention efforts for both math and reading.But, how do we do that without overextending educators’ planning time and interrupting classroom time? And, how do we ensure educators have the tools and knowledge necessary to meet the needs of all their students?Join us for a conversation among school leaders about how they are making the most of planning and instructional time with the right support systems in place to maximize impact. You’ll leave with ideas for quick implementation and inspiration for future planning to ensure you are able to equip your educators with the knowledge and skills necessary, while still protecting classroom time.

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Upcoming In-Person Events

Discovery Education is a proud sponsor with a presence at the following in-person conference. If you are attending, we hope you'll check out our onsite activities!

• National Alliance of Black School Educators (NABSE) Conference | November 20-24, 2024 Atlanta, GA??| Join us for “Make Your District Their Dream Job: Strategies to Attract, Retain, & Empower Your Staff." Hear from an esteemed group of district leaders about their experiences nurturing supportive work environments for staff that inspire high rates of retention and professional longevity. Panelists will share strategies for cultivating a culture of collaboration, communication, and professional growth. They will also explore how to empower educators to leverage their existing expertise and experience to drive meaningful learning.

Education in the News

Multimodal learning: 5 STEM education predictions for 2025. The integrations of AI with personalized learning and multimodal learning have offered a taste of the edtech possibilities for next year, and Numerade co-founder and CEO Nhon Ma writes that the combinations are likely to expand in 2025, highlighting the indispensable role of educators.

Special Report: the State of the K-12 Industry in 2024. Education companies are bracing for a challenging financial environment as federal stimulus funding wanes, according to EdWeek Market Brief's report on the K-12 industry. The report indicates that while many companies anticipate a decline in revenue, they are also optimistic about a rebound in sales after a year.

Students Need Clarity on Their Postsecondary Pathways. Students have the aptitudes (or natural talents) for the nation’s most in-demand career fields–including healthcare, manufacturing, technology, and finance–but they are not inclined to pursue those occupations due to a profound lack of exposure.

A survey of more than 17,000 girls from fifth grade to high school reveals a crisis of confidence. Girls are doing better academically than their male peers in many respects. They’re more likely to graduate on time and get a bachelor’s degree. So why do they remain underrepresented in science and technology classes?

Leadership Resources

Each month, our team creates content to help leaders develop a deeper understanding of the educational landscape. Check out these pieces:

Osceola County Research Team Calculates a Nearly 200% ROI for DreamBox Math | Data indicates that DreamBox Math has a positive impact on state assessment scores and can be classified as a highly successful intervention.

Education Insights: Learning Today, Leading Tomorrow Interactive Results | Test scores and attendance rate data points dominate headlines, yet rarely do we have the opportunity to explore the drivers shaping these trends. This research provides meaningful insights from superintendents, teachers, parents, and students into the evolving landscape of education and its impact on student achievement and our learning communities.

Education Insights On-Demand Webinar Discussion | Join us for an engaging town hall-style webinar hosted by Discovery Education, featuring education leaders from urban and rural districts across the nation as they discuss the most pressing topics in education today.

5 Steps to Choosing an Intervention Program | To help support student needs, educators must provide vulnerable student populations with diverse intervention efforts. This guide offers five critical steps your district can take to inform intervention decisions and implementation.

Shaping the Future of Education | This blog breaks down our new report based on surveys from over 1,500 superintendents, teachers, parents, and students underscores our core focus, and we can’t wait to share the results with you.

Prince George's County Public Schools Uses Science Techbook as Unique Solution to Student Success | Watch what district leaders and educators at PGCPS have to say about Science Techbook and how it impacts their students.

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