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Best Practices for Adopting Proficiency-Based Grading

Started Jun 20, 2014 0 Replies 0 Likes

Alma has released a new whitepaper to help schools that are considering adopting proficiency-based grading. The white paper explores the benefits of proficiency-based grading for teachers, parents…Continue

Tags: Education Technology, Edtech, White Paper, K12 Education, proficiency-based grading

Infographic: The Facts About Teacher Morale and Retention

Started this discussion. Last reply by Leesa Johnson Oct 7, 2016. 2 Replies 3 Likes

Studies suggest that teacher morale has a serious impact on student performance—schools where teachers are more satisfied with working conditions have higher achievement.To demonstrate the connection…Continue

Tags: infographic, k12 education, education leadership, teacher retention, teacher appreciation

Free SIS/LMS software for K-12 Schools

Started Mar 31, 2014 0 Replies 0 Likes

Alma recently launched its new SIS/LMS software system for K-12 schools. The platform consolidates school, classroom and information management into one simple, intuitive and secure cloud-based…Continue

Tags: leaders, K, 12, software, technology

New Practice Test Resource for Teachers and Students

Started Oct 7, 2013 0 Replies 0 Likes

Varsity Tutors recently released a free, online assessment system called Varsity Learning Tools. The resource offers over 10,000 assessment questions across more than 95 academic subjects and…Continue

Tags: tests, assessments, practice, free, resources

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Celebrate Teachers Today and Every Day

Posted on September 19, 2012 at 9:30pm 0 Comments 0 Likes

Great teachers are invaluable, yet too often their tireless work goes unnoticed or worse, unappreciated. While teacher appreciation week is in May, why wait to recognize the incredible work of our educators? These individuals dedicate their lives to developing the next generation. They come in early to prepare special lessons and stay late to help tutor struggling students.…