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Natalie Howell
July 25, 2019
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Sonya Mehta
May 29, 2019
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May 16, 2019
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Jaime Harris, Ed.S., NCSP
March 21, 2019
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Ed Sweet
November 29, 2018
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July 30, 2018
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June 7, 2018
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April 25, 2018
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April 19, 2018
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Annie Stefano
April 11, 2018
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April 5, 2018
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Gerard Dawson
March 16, 2018
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March 15, 2018
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Rebecca Coleman
March 14, 2018
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James Fleming
February 28, 2018
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Ed Sweet
February 26, 2018
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Martin Yan
February 15, 2018
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Ed Sweet
February 13, 2018
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Martin Yan
February 8, 2018
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Jane Sandwood
January 25, 2018
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Margie Johnson
January 18, 2018
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Danna Thomas
January 18, 2018
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Jenny Rankin, Ph.D.
January 17, 2018
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Kelly Knoche
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January 4, 2018
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December 7, 2017
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Debra Russell
November 16, 2017
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Martin Yan
November 9, 2017
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Dr. Douglas Reeves
November 2, 2017
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October 26, 2017
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Valerie Coffey
October 19, 2017
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September 14, 2017
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Dr. Douglas Reeves
September 7, 2017
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August 24, 2017
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August 10, 2017
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Dr. Abram Jimenez
July 27, 2017
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Dr. Abram Jimenez
July 20, 2017
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Dr. Abram Jimenez
July 13, 2017
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Dr. Abram Jimenez
June 27, 2017
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Doug Wells
June 22, 2017
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Chris Balow, Ph.D.
June 8, 2017
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How to Prevent Student Learning Loss During the Summer
Dr. Abram Jimenez
June 2, 2017
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Mark Adato
May 25, 2017
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Transform Your Classroom with a Culturally Responsive Curriculum
Dr. Gail L. Thompson
May 18, 2017
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How Statesboro High Increased Math Proficiency by 84 Percent
Martin Yan
May 11, 2017
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Building a Blueprint Around Formative Assessment
Chris Balow, Ph.D.
April 20, 2017
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James Fleming
March 23, 2017
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An Overlooked Genius: How to Empower Students with Disabilities
Dr. Gail L. Thompson
March 16, 2017
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Ditch “The Book” & Use Restorative Principles for Interventions
Kenny Hsu
March 9, 2017
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5 Critical Steps to Doing Formative Assessments
Chris Balow, Ph.D.
March 2, 2017
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How to Track Progress & Growth with an Accountability Dashboard
Katie Sellstrom
February 16, 2017
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Why You Need to “Think Different” About Your SIS
Dr. Abram Jimenez
February 9, 2017
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Dr. Abram Jimenez
February 2, 2017
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Teacher Burnout vs. Data System
Jenny Rankin, Ph.D.
December 9, 2016
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Elijah Stambaugh
September 8, 2016
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Dr. Abram Jimenez
September 7, 2016
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