DEC 16, 2020
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Create a framework around the role of teachers, students, and assessments
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Adapt your framework for in-person, remote, and blended learning environments
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Set a cadence for assessment to ensure goals can be attained
Professional Learning Manager, NWEA
Amy Schmidt is a content design manager on the Professional Learning Design team at NWEA. A former K–2 classroom teacher, instructional coach, and curriculum designer, she passionately believes all children can and will learn. She loves creating professional learning that creates meaningful growth experiences for teachers and students.
Professional Learning Manager, Newsela
Kristen Rafferty holds her M.Ed. in Teaching and Learning from Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. She is a Newsela Certified Educator, Newsela Teacher Trainer and was part of the very first Newsela Fellows cohort. Most notably however, for 14 years she was a dedicated, passionate teacher of fourth graders in Minneapolis, MN who shared a love of books, technology, laughter with her students.
Senior Marketing Manager, Newsela
Tyson leads Community Engagement at Newsela, helping teachers connect with one another and find new ways to implement Newsela in their classrooms. An EdTech enthusiast, his past experience includes working for tools like SchoolSpring, TalentEd, SearchSoft, Teacher Match, and PeopleAdmin. He has his M.A. in Educational Leadership and his M.B.A. from Saint Louis University. He began his career teaching 2nd grade in Kansas City Public Schools
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