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New report alert 🚨 🚨 “Reassessing ESSA Implementation,” analyzes how well school accountability systems address equity. Explore how ESSA is impacting students and where gaps remain. Read the full report here: https://edtru.st/4esjOWe

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Top 100 Leaders Shaping Tomorrow's Education Today District Administration released a first annual comprehensive list of some of the country’s most influential, impactful leaders and innovators in K12 education. Together, this group is shaping the future of learning, teaching, and leading. Please join Sheryl Gomez and I in congratulating: Jean-Claude Brizard: President and CEO of Digital Promise, bridging gaps between research and practice for digital learning. Linda Darling-Hammond: President and CEO of the Learning Policy Institute, world-renowned education researcher leading the charge to support teachers and learners. Sal Khan: CEO and founder of Khan Academy, a pioneering learning design that captures the benefits of one-on-one instruction, feedback, and customization for free worldwide.  Erin Mote: CEO and founder of InnovateEDU, leading technology development, Project Unicorn, EDSAFE AI Alliance, The Pathways Alliance, National Partnership for Student Success. Compassionate field builder redefining teaching and learning with humans at the center. My life partner. Katy Anthes: Director of the #FORWARD at PEBC- Public Education & Business Coalition, this former state chief is combatting polarization and bridging divides in education to help leaders improve student outcomes. Sharif El-Mekki: Founder and CEO of the Center for Black Educator Development, expanding the Black teacher pipeline and advancing racial justice by empowering Black teachers to cultivate learning and thriving. Lindsay Jones: CEO of CAST (Center for Applied Special Technology), working with applied researchers and educators to promote learner-centered, accessible education systems through #UniversalDesignforLearning. Transforming learning disabilities advocacy into the future of learning design. Javaid Siddiqi: President and CEO of The Hunt Institute, former Virginia Secretary of Education, providing nonpartisan guidance on key matters in education. Lauren Morando Rhim: Executive Director and co-founder of Center for Learner Equity along with Paul O'Neill, working to provide students with disabilities equitable access to high-quality public education. Tom Vander Ark: head of Getting Smart, accelerating the future of learning, teaching, and leading alongside force for transformation Caroline Vander Ark, CEO of Getting Smart Collective. Author of influential books, field-defining blogs, and campaign strategies to advance difference-making and smart innovations. Brent Jones, Ph.D.: Seattle Public Schools superintendent leading Seattle’s schools for student success by transforming organizational culture and redesigning preK-12 systems to ensure better outcomes. Baron R. Davis, Ph.D.: CEO of the NEOGENESIS Group and senior advisor for Digital Promise, brings experience empowering students to learn and lead.  

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🌟 Dive into Scott Galloway's eye-opening TED Talk on the pressing issues affecting the future of our youth in the US. Explore the complexities of youth development trends and join the discussion on paving a brighter path forward! 💭💡 Don't forget to share your thoughts in the comments and reshare to continue the discussion! #YouthEmpowerment #FutureOutlook #TEDInsights https://lnkd.in/e22QwaUA

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Check out the four themes setting the stage for the 2025 SXSW EDU Conference & Festival and get deeper insights from some of our advisory board members!

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Why Supporting Minority Gifted and Talented Students is Critical for Our Nation’s Future At Feynman School we have long recognized the vital importance of nurturing the potential of every child, particularly those who are gifted and talented. These students possess an incredible capacity for innovation, critical thinking, and creativity. One of the greatest challenges we face today is ensuring that minority gifted and talented students—often overlooked and underserved—have access to the resources and opportunities they need to thrive. As we look toward the future, supporting these students isn’t just an educational priority—it’s a national imperative. And Feynman School answers this call. Research consistently shows that giftedness is distributed equally among all populations, regardless of race or socioeconomic background. Yet, Black, Hispanic, and Native American students are vastly underrepresented in gifted education programs. According to the National Association for Gifted Children, minority students make up only about 10% of those enrolled in gifted programs, despite representing a much larger proportion of the student population. The "excellence gap" between high-achieving students from affluent, majority backgrounds and those from minority or low-income families has been growing for decades. According to the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation, by the time they reach high school, gifted students from lower-income families are often left behind, with significantly fewer opportunities to enroll in advanced courses or specialized programs. This gap impacts individual students and perpetuates systemic inequalities that limit social mobility and national progress. Studies suggest that early identification of giftedness is critical in closing the excellence gap. Minority students often face barriers in early education that can prevent their talents from being recognized. Providing support in the early years is essential to fostering their intellectual and social-emotional development. Minority gifted students are teeming with potential to contribute groundbreaking ideas in STEM, the arts, humanities, and business. Fostering their talents is a moral obligation and an economic and societal necessity. In failing to nurture these talents, we risk losing a generation of innovators who could help address the complex challenges of the future: climate change, technological advancement, and social justice. By investing in their education, we are cultivating a generation of leaders who can think critically, embrace diverse viewpoints, and contribute to solutions that benefit all. At Feynman School we are committed to ensuring that every curious-minded child—regardless of their background—has the opportunity to reach their infinite potential. Join us in our efforts. https://lnkd.in/ec2xh5Ns #giftededucation #STEM #equityineducation

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The intersection of #AI and #highereducation brings exciting possibilities and challenges to the Boston University, but it can raise concerns about academic integrity on campus. For helpful tips and information about communicating your course expectations in order to prevent misuse of these technologies, check out this learning guide from the Center for Teaching & Learning: http://spr.ly/6046jGrCy

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