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The brief from EdPrepLab describes how the Teaching Fellows program at Arizona State University (ASU) creates an accelerated pathway for paraeducators to earn a teaching degree and certification while continuing to work in schools.
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Steep declines in math achievement driven by COVID-19-era school disruptions have renewed interest in improving math instruction. A study of 10 California middle school teachers identifies the classroom conditions needed for students to thrive as math learners: positive relationships, a sense of belonging, growth mindsets, and high-quality instruction.
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Steep declines in math achievement driven by COVID-19-era school disruptions have renewed interest in improving math instruction. A study of 10 California middle school teachers identifies the classroom conditions needed for students to thrive as math learners: positive relationships, a sense of belonging, growth mindsets, and high-quality instruction.
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This brief from EdPrepLab explores how integrating play as both a mindset and a pedagogical approach can strengthen teacher preparation and influence how candidates design learning experiences for their PreK–12 students.
Mary Helen Immordino-YangLinda Darling-HammondDouglas Knecht
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Research points to adolescence as a critical period of opportunity and development. School design that centers relationships, meaningful inquiry, civic reasoning, and identity development can foster powerful adolescent learning. Policies supporting systemic and structural redesign across California can create environments that honor adolescents’ needs and help develop their full potential.
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This practice brief from EdPrepLab highlights the partnership between Montclair State University’s Network for Educational Renewal and the Paterson Public School District in northern New Jersey, illustrating how a coherent, transparent structure grounded in mutual accountability can sustain effective collaboration over time.
Linda Darling-HammondMatt AlexanderLaura E. HernándezCheryl Jones-Walker
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The traditional factory model of school does not prepare students for our modern global economy. To meet student needs, research points to 10 features for redesigning schools that foster deeper learning, stronger relationships, and equitable outcomes for students.
Linda Darling-HammondMaria E. HylerSteve WojcikiewiczJoy Rushing
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New approaches to teacher preparation center on whole-child education and decades of research on how people learn and develop. These emerging principles reimagine educator training to foster strong relationships, rich learning, and supports that help all students thrive.
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This brief from EdPrepLab highlights Alverno College’s Paraprofessional to Teacher Licensure program, which enables paraprofessionals to build on their classroom experience while completing focused coursework to earn a bachelor’s degree and teacher certification.
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Students have more positive and productive math learning experiences in classrooms that provide them with supportive relationships, a strong sense of belonging within the classroom and broader math community, and a firm conviction in their capacity to grow their mathematical abilities through experience and practice.
