July 2007

Foundations of School Performance Coaching
Knoxville, Tennessee
July 23-25 or July 30-Aug. 1

Come to Edvantia’s summer institute, and you will learn School Performance Coaching strategies from Exemplary Educators Georgeanne Oxnam and Rusha Sams. Register now.

Georgeanne Oxnam Rusha Sam

Rural Leadership in Math and Science
A new report from Edvantia outlines lessons learned through the National Science Foundation’s Rural Systemic Initiatives. Rural expert gathered last month in Washington, DC, to discuss the initiatives’ legacy of leadership in addressing common rural challenges.

 Dr. Merrill Meehan
 In Memoriam

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NCTAF Session on Award-Winning Tennessee Program, July 9
Edvantia’s Aaron Butler and Dr. Steven Moats will discuss how the award-winning Tennessee Exemplary Educators program uses the expertise of retired educators during the National Commission on Teaching and America’s Future Annual Symposium in Philadelphia.

eGuide Through U.S. History
Planning to visit a historical site this summer? Get tourist information, interactive maps, movie clips, essays, and more via the Discover Our Shared Heritage Travel Itinerary Series.

Grants Update—July 2007
See a new listing of selected grants from federal, foundation, and other sources.

Social Studies—Mastering Content and Skills
What instructional practices might help students do better in history, geography, and civics? Read Edvantia’s Research Corner page in District Administration magazine.

ARCC Logo Free ARCC Resources!
See the ARCC Web site for Resources on adolescent literacy, formative assessment, high school, leadership, migrant education, parent involvement, school improvement, and special education.

Summer Readings in Research
During July only, the American Educational Research Association (AERA) is offering free online access to its six scholarly peer-reviewed journals. Also available is a new research summary, Science Education That Makes Sense.

Edvantia Business News
Read about Edvantia’s latest contracts, grants, and partnerships.

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