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Gathering community feedback is the first step. Acting on it is what builds trust.

REL Northwest’s Guide to Community Engagement Data Collection and Analysis gives agencies practical tools for moving from input to action.

Get it here: https://t.co/MxUcDv8nJ6

#DataUse

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What does family engagement in literacy look like?

At Whitehall Elementary, families see the reading instruction children receive and learn ways to support literacy at home.

REL Northwest shares insights and resources: https://t.co/fl12Ane84E

#Literacy #FamilyEngagement

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Rural educators face many challenges that their urban and suburban education counterparts don’t face as frequently. There are several ways leaders can support their teachers and in turn, uplift their communities. Check out the infographic.
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Looking to strengthen Tier 1 reading instruction in K–3? The REL Southeast Toolkit for Differentiating Reading Instruction is a free resource helping educators turn reading data into targeted, evidence-based instruction. https://t.co/n83nGHR3yi

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“Implementing Stay Interviews as a Teacher Retention Strategy”-Learn how “stay interviews” can strengthen working conditions and support retention—especially for early-career educators. #TeacherRetention #SchoolLeadership #EvidenceBased #RELWest

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AI is showing up in K–12 in practical ways—early warning systems, tutoring (e.g., reading + chatbot supports), and AI-enabled curriculum + PD pilots. The key: pair tools with educator support, clear goals, and careful evaluation. #AIinEducation #EdTech

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Join REL Southeast on June 24 at 12:30pm ET for Part 2 of our webinar series on Teaching Academic Content and Literacy for ELs. This session includes a classroom vignette on integrating oral and written English into content-area teaching. Register: https://t.co/ibvwegW773

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How can state policy help principals become stronger instructional leaders?

A new REL Appalachia blog summarizes research on principal instructional leadership and shares policy strategies states have used to strengthen principal capacity. https://t.co/VHfmKLMWP6

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This REL Southeast infographic summarizes key recommendations from the WWC Practice Guide: Improving Adolescent Literacy, and presents practical strategies for classroom teachers and specialists to increase adolescent reading ability in grades 4-12. https://t.co/j0XtTMfFkQ

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Feedback should do more than sit in a spreadsheet.

REL Northwest shares how surveys can help schools, districts, and states identify what’s working, what’s getting in the way, and what to do next. Read the blog: https://t.co/ABaLqVwZVD

#EducationData #DesigningSurveys

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How can student voice strengthen competency-based learning (CBL)?
A new REL Appalachia blog highlights how capturing student perspectives can help educators understand what CBL looks like in practice & identify opportunities for improvement.

Read here: https://t.co/6a40qVq8p7

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This REL Southeast infographic shows practical ways to support reading development at home for children in grades K–3, based on the WWC Practice Guide Foundational Skills to Support Reading for Understanding in Kindergarten Through 3rd Grade. https://t.co/I5jf94S5tQ

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What factors are strongly associated with grade 9 math success in Denver Public Schools? Read this new REL Central study to learn more: https://t.co/aGy1kAGPri
#MathEducation #K12Education #EducationResearch #StudentSuccess

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Check out a video series exploring the four components of the instructional model co-developed by the Pohnpei Department of Education and REL Pacific to support effective teaching and student learning. https://t.co/8nT4gceE8l

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High Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM) impact your child’s academic success and are the backbone of the classroom.
To learn more about HQIM and how you can support it check out the infographic.
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Are you planning community engagement and need tips on collecting and using the data? This REL Northwest resource outlines what to do before, during, and after engagement so insights can inform decisions.

https://t.co/Uw5FQglWo5

#CommunityEngagement #EducationResource #DataUse

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This REL Southeast classroom vignette shows how to integrate oral and written English language instruction into content-area teaching, based on the IES Practice Guide Teaching Academic Content and Literacy for English Learners. https://t.co/eZoid9Mjog

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Watch the REL Northeast & Islands webinar “MTSS Approaches to Supporting Mental Health in Schools” for evidence-based strategies to promote digital well-being and strengthen suicide prevention within a three-tiered MTSS framework.

https://t.co/cn99wr1Yf3

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What does it really take to implement and sustain high quality instructional materials (HQIM)? Register to learn how states are advancing HQIM, measuring its impact, and creating coherent systems that drive continuous improvement. June 16th 2-3:30pmET https://t.co/ArVDjAshvl

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REL Appalachia’s Teaching Math to Young Children Toolkit, designed with and for early educators, is a free resource for preschool, preK, and kindergarten teachers to bring evidence-based math instruction to life in the classroom.

Check out the toolkit: https://t.co/g8HY2HWQ6j