#TransitioningTeachers #TeacherMentoring Teacher shortages are not new and they’re not solely due to the pandemic. However, the pace of teacher resignations has been accelerated by COVID-19 to the point where education sector resignations are dramatically outpacing other professions. The Wall Street Journal cites federal data to note that from January to November 2021, quits in the educational services sector rose 148%. For comparison, another employment sector beleaguered by the pandemic—retail services—saw quits rise 27% in that same time period. As a result, a veritable cottage industry has emerged around helping...
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With 1 in 5 adults in the United States having experienced mental illness, and one-half of all chronic mental illnesses beginning by age 14, it’s critical that support and education take the place of judgment. May is Mental Health Awareness Month and was established in 1949 to increase awareness of...
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ASU Prep Digital's mission is to design new models for educational success to raise academic achievement for all learners. Note from Your Director Dear ASU Prep Digital Students and Families, Hello Sun Devils! What a year it has been, the time has flown by! As we reflect on our current...
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Trauma is a physiological and psychological response to any threatening or deeply upsetting situation. These situations vary—the death of a loved one, child abuse or neglect, financial uncertainty, ongoing discrimination or bullying, a car wreck, being witness to community violence—there is no shortage of stressors. In a recent survey by...
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In August of 2022, Khan World School @ ASU Prep will open its virtual doors to enthusiastic 9th grade students from around the world. This full-time online school will combine the expertise of Khan Lab School, Schoolhouse.world, and ASU Prep in a unique model based on the principles of the...
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If you’re an educational leader running or building a virtual program for your school or district, you already understand what may work in the classroom won’t always work in an online setting. Effective virtual instruction requires a different approach to teaching with strategies that consider how social, emotional, and academic...
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ASU Prep Digital's mission is to design new models for educational success to raise academic achievement for all learners. Note from Your Director Hello Sun Devils! We trust your Spring semester is going well and wanted to thank you for your dedication and commitment to crossing the finish line next...
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