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November 2024 Newsletter
Public School Funding Issues: Deficit-Based Systems Are Costly
Staffing and program reviews can be crucial components in the conversation about public school funding. However, one of the most critical school funding issues in many schools today includes the continued reliance on deficit-based educational…
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October 2024 Newsletter
The Power of Heterogeneous Grouping in Education
Heterogeneous grouping in education is a teaching method in which students with different academic abilities learn together in the same classroom, in courses, and in small groups. This approach aims to break away from the traditional practice of ability…
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August 2024 Newsletter
Dear Educators and Administrators,
Welcome back to school! We hope you are looking forward to another exciting and rewarding year as we continue to move forward on creating proactive schools, where all students excel!
As we embark on another school year, it's essential to remember that our commitment…
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July 2024 Newsletter
2024 Integrated Comprehensive Systems for Equity Virtual Institute Part I: High-Quality Teaching and Learning for All
October 22 – 24, 2024 virtually from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. CST each day
Join us this fall for 2024 Integrated Comprehensive Systems for Equity Virtual Institute Part I: High-Quality…
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June 2024 Newsletter
7 Steps to Literacy Equity in the Science of Reading
According to the National Center for Education Statistics, only 35% of fourth graders in the United States read at a proficient level, and the gap between students from different socioeconomic backgrounds, races, ethnicities, and abilities is stark.
This…
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May 2024 ICS Newsletter
The Danger of Simplifying Inclusive Hiring Practices in Education
In the realm of K-12 education, hiring is a crucial process that shapes the educational landscape for the upcoming academic year and years to come. Schools are not just seeking educators but looking for educators who can lead high-quality…
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April 2024 ICS Newsletter
How to Hire an Independent Education Consultant for Your School District
In the ever-evolving landscape of K-12 education, school district leaders constantly seek ways to improve student outcomes, improve teaching practices, and foster a positive learning environment for all students.
Education…
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March 2024 ICS Newsletter
We Have Not Given Up on Education!
Educational systems are broken, student outcomes have stagnated or worsened, educators feel overwhelmed and defeated, and children and families continue to experience marginalization and educational harm.
Yet, we know that educators, children, and families have…