With a new semester right around the corner, many families may be reconsidering their children’s learning environment, specifically when and if they should send their kids back to a brick-and-mortar school. While many of us expected to be fully back to face-to-face learning at this point, the reality is families may not feel ready for the return, whether due to uncertainty regarding COVID-19 variants, newly established routines, or even a preference for distance learning. How should your school prepare for this “new normal”? Here’s our recommendation for the most impactful...
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The COVID-19 pandemic affected nearly everything about education. And while it’s easy to focus on the negatives, we’d like to acknowledge something different—the silver lining. The pandemic offered a disruption education may not have been ready for, but in many ways needed. It ushered in a fundamental shift in thinking,...
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Originally published on November 10, 2021 by the74million.org. Written by Julie Young. Managing Director, ASU Prep | Vice President of ASU Educational Outreach. A story is told about a flood that rose so quickly, a man had to go to the second floor of his home, where he prayed for...
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Professional development is invaluable. Whether it comes in the form of mentorship or instructional learning, it has the power to help you reach your goals and positively impact the trajectory of your career. And that’s especially true for teachers. The effectiveness likely comes down to personalization; having the means to...
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As a school committed to innovation, ASU Preparatory Academy is proud to announce it was one of 37 districts across the U.S. selected to join the ranks of the 2021-2022 League of Innovative Schools cohort. The League of Innovative Schools cohort is a nationwide network of educators launched in 2011...
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If you’re in charge of building or planning for a virtual program in your district, you know the state policy decisions, funding idiosyncrasies, and sheer number of options are enough to make anyone’s head spin. “Every state is so unique in the way that they provide funding,” says Teresa King,...
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National School Principals Month Passionate. Supportive. Inspirational. These are just a few of the words we heard from students, faculty, and staff about our hardworking team of principals. Each October, National School Principals Month is a chance for us to recognize their commitment, excellence, and leadership. It’s also an opportunity...
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