Edvantia Named as Affiliate Provider of 21st Century Professional Development Edvantia is now a professional development affiliate of the Partnership for 21st Century Skills. Our services can help schools, states, and districts to integrate 21st century skills into all aspects of teaching and learning. Read more.

November 19, 2 p.m. Eastern Webinar on the Changing Context of Rural Education Nearly half of all English language learners now live in rural places. This first in a series of three webinars will explore how states and districts can help rural schools meet their changing needs. Register now.

Insights From Edvantia’s Award-Winning Program Evaluators The high quality of Edvantia’s evaluation reports has been recognized by the American Educational Research Association for several years in a row. At the American Evaluation Association annual conference, our award-winning team shares insights gleaned from recent evaluation projects. Read the complete papers on evaluation strategies that came from work on comprehensive technical assistance centers and Teaching American History programs.

A TV Debut: Transforming Education with Edvantia See video from the first in Edvantia’s series of television shows that focus on education issues. Titled “Rural Education: Rooted and Relevant,” the show features Dr. Tony Marchesi as host; guests include Dr. Doris Redfield, Edvantia president/CEO; Dr. Caitlin Howley, of the Rural Education Center at Edvantia; and Ed Evans of Welch, WV, who was recently selected as America’s Top Science Teacher by Discovery Education 3M. Their lively discussion explores rural stereotypes, strengths, and challenges; educators especially will enjoy the science demonstration by Evans. Read more.

School Organization: Structuring Schools So Students Succeed Making students feel like they are part of school has crucial benefits. To learn about organizing schools for student engagement, read a research summary prepared by Edvantia for the Center for Public Education. Research Center: Better Instruction, Better Writers How can district leaders support good writing instruction for all students, including those with learning disabilities? For answers from research, read Edvantia’s recent article in District Administration magazine. To receive notification of new research summaries as they are posted online, sign up for Edvantia’s monthly electronic newsletter.

Recruiting Good Teachers A new summary of recruitment strategies can help districts identify what works elsewhere and tailor those strategies to local needs and context. Prepared by Edvantia for the Center for Public Education, you can read it here. Math and Parents The U.S. Department of Education has created a short film about what parents can do to support their children’s math knowledge and skills. Learn more about the film and other parent involvement resources on the WV Parent Connections Web site.

2008 National Rural Education Needs Assessment Please tell us about the strengths of your rural schools, districts, and communities—and the challenges you face. Respond to our survey.