Unlock the Power of Unified Coaching: A Case Study from Lakota Local Schools

Building a Stronger Coaching Team A Case Study of Lakota Local Schools

Lakota Local Schools aimed to establish a common coaching framework, improve coaching practices, and enhance student outcomes. They chose Forward Edge’s Instructional Coach Certification Program to achieve this. Anchored in The Core of Coaching Framework©, the program focused on these key areas:   Core Coaching Competencies: Coaches developed expertise in areas like relationship building, collaborative goal-setting,…

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Announcing the Renewal of the Prestigious ISTE Seal for Edge•U Badges!

Edge•U Badges Achieves the ISTE Seal! We are thrilled to announce that Edge•U Badges has once again received the prestigious ISTE Seal! This marks the third time our platform has been recognized for its high-quality design and commitment to supporting best practices in teaching and professional learning. Edge•U is a powerful, instruction-focused professional learning system…

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The Core of Coaching Framework

 The Core of Coaching Framework As instructional coaches, our main goal is to make a difference in the lives of teachers and students every day. But we want to have a lasting effect. When we work with a teacher, we don’t want them to make a small change for one lesson or one unit and…

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Meet Our Learning Luminary, Allen Schagene!

What is Edge•U Badges? Edge•U Badges is an instructional learning system designed by former teachers, for teachers, aimed at providing meaningful resources to directly impact student success. Edge•U Badges directly impacts student learning through microcredentials (badges), each crafted to support educators in all areas of technology-based learning. With over 290+ badges, the opportunities for expanding…

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Meet Our Learning Luminary, Rachel Chastain!

What is Edge•U Badges? Edge•U Badges is an instructional learning system designed by former teachers, for teachers, aimed at providing meaningful resources to directly impact student success. Edge•U Badges directly impacts student learning through microcredentials (badges), each crafted to support educators in all areas of technology-based learning. With over 290+ badges, the opportunities for expanding…

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Gear Up for #ISTELive24 with Edge•U Badges!

Edge•U ISTE Announcement

It’s spectacular SUMMERTIME for educators everywhere, and here at Edge•U Badges, we’re excited to share some amazing things planned for you at the upcoming #ISTELive24 conference in Denver, Colorado June 24-26. The EPIC Edge•U Scavenger Hunt starts on Monday, 6/24 when the EXPO Hall opens! Keep an eye on our X account @edgeubadges for the…

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Meet Dustin Rimmey, Our Learning Luminary!

What is Edge•U Badges? Edge•U Badges is an instructional learning system designed by former teachers, for teachers, aimed at providing meaningful resources to directly impact student success. Edge•U Badges directly impacts student learning through microcredentials (badges), each crafted to support educators in all areas of technology-based learning. With over 280+ badges, the opportunities for expanding…

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Meet our Learning Luminary!

What is Edge•U Badges? Edge•U Badges is an instructional learning system designed by former teachers, for teachers, aimed at providing meaningful resources to directly impact student success. Edge•U Badges directly impacts student learning through microcredentials (badges), each crafted to support educators in all areas of technology-based learning. With over 280+ badges, the opportunities for expanding…

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Introducing our Edge•U Learning Luminary!

Ernie Conner is the Director of Instructional Technology for Granville County Public Schools in Oxford, North Carolina. With a fervent passion for innovation and a dedication to fostering a love for learning, Ernie stands at the forefront of leveraging technology for his educators.

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Forward Edge Receives Google for Education Partner Award for Professional Development Leadership

CINCINNATI, OHIO – February 29, 2024 – Forward Edge was honored with the Professional Development Leadership Award at the Google for Education North America Partner Forum 2024. This prestigious award recognizes Forward Edge’s outstanding commitment to providing transformative professional development that empowers educators to effectively integrate Google for Education tools in their classrooms.

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