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The wait is over—the Instructional Leader Certification Program has officially launched this week! 🎉  Led by active practitioners who provide expert support that moves beyond theory, focusing on practice, this competency-based program empowers you to enhance student outcomes, improve teaching, and drive innovation. Register by March 31, 2025, to receive a discount on any cohort. Space is limited, so act quickly to begin your leadership journey! https://hubs.li/Q02-Ywcd0 #ISTEASCDLeaderCert #InstructionalLeaderCert #isteascd

How can schools use data to inspire hope and drive success?   Jim Knight and Michael Faggella-Luby, authors of Data Rules: Elevating Teaching with Objective Reflection, share actionable insights on redefining data use to positively impact students and teachers. Don't miss this thought-provoking ASCD podcast! Tune in here: https://hubs.li/Q02-N5Q80 #ascd #ascdpodcast #ThoughtLeadership #EducationInnovation #DataInEducation

The ISTE+ASCD 2025 award applications are now open! 🏅 Do you know a teacher, district, or contributor to the educational ecosystem whose impact has earned one of these awards? Maybe it’s you! 👀 Send in your nominations now through January: https://hubs.li/Q02-B_n70  🏆 ISTE+ASCD Distinguished District Award 🏆 ISTE+ASCD 20 to Watch Award 🏆 ISTE+ASCD Educator Prep Program Award Nominations close Jan 31st, winners notified in May. #isteawards #ascdawards #educationalleadershipawards #educationalimpact #supportingeducators 

🚨 It’s time to reimagine how we teach math! 🚨 Say goodbye to these outdated practices: ❌ Drills disconnected from real-world relevance ❌ Memorizing over understanding ❌ Treating math as an individual pursuit Instead, let’s empower students to think like STEM professionals—solving problems, making decisions, and collaborating for real-world impact. 🔗 Dive deeper into how math education can shape a better future: https://hubs.li/Q02-ln-x0 #ReimagineMath #STEMEducation #FutureReady Jennifer Bay-Williams

🎄 Connect Holiday Giveaway 🎄 Join us from December 2 - 13 for an inspiring opportunity to explore Transformational Learning Principles! 🌟 Here’s how to enter: 1. Create a post in the General Discussion Group https://hubs.li/Q02-d8Qm0 2. Use the hashtag: #TransformativeLearningChallenge 3. Share how you apply Transformational Learning Principles in your classroom 4. Comment on at least one other participants’ post Connect, inspire, and win exciting prizes while engaging with educators worldwide. Don’t miss out—let’s celebrate the spirit of transformative learning together!  #ascd #iste #TransformativeLearning #EducatorsUnite

📊 Using Data to Foster Hope During Instructional Coaching Join Jim Knight and Michael Faggella-Luby, Ph.D., co-authors of Data Rules: Elevating Teaching with Objective Reflection, for a transformative webinar on how data can inspire hope and drive impactful coaching. 🗓️ Dec 11, 2024 1:00 PM ET Don’t miss this chance to learn actionable strategies for elevating teaching through meaningful reflection. Register now at the link in our bio! https://hubs.li/Q02-9vkL0 #ascd #transformationalleaderseries #InstructionalCoaching  #DataInEducation

The EL Mag Dec/Jan issue is here! As schools evolve post-pandemic, the spotlight is on joy in learning—and this issue dives deep into how educators can make it happen. Explore strategies to: ✅ Prioritize student well-being and belonging ✅ Spark curiosity and passion through learning experiences ✅ Elevate student voice and agency ✅ Support meaningful, accomplishment-driven work 📖 Read the issue now: https://lnkd.in/eTubxzNr #ASCD #StudentWellBeing #ELMagazine #EdLeadership #ReimagineEducation

💡 Struggling students often need more than just academic support—they need executive function and SEL skills to thrive! Marilee Sprenger's new book, The Missing Link to Help Them Think, dives into how connecting these skills can unlock student success. 🧠✨ Have you used executive function strategies to support your learners? Share your experience! Get your copy: https://hubs.li/Q02ZdhDG0 #ascd #ExecutiveFunction #SEL #StudentSuccess #EducationLeadership

This month, the ISTE + ASCD team had the honor of stepping into classrooms across the country, witnessing firsthand the creativity, resilience, and passion educators bring to their work.  From guiding students in persuasive AI essays in South Carolina to supporting young learners at a New York book fair, every moment was inspiring. Through it all, these teachers’ passion for learning and student success shines bright. To the teachers who welcomed us into their classrooms: Thank you. Your hard work and commitment to your students inspire us every day. 🍎 #ThankATeacher #EducationMatters #ASCD #ISTE #shadowateacher

AI: a tool for creativity or caution?   In this El Mag interview, Stanford's Victor Lee explores AI's role in education—the potential, the pitfalls, and what's next. “AI is less about replacing teachers and more about expanding what’s possible in classrooms,” Lee shares. What’s an emerging AI technology you’re most excited about? Comment below! Read the full interview: https://hubs.li/Q02ZdyQs0 #elmag  #ascd #emergingAItech #edtech