School Funding and Pandemic Relief: How Will it be Spent?
Pandemic relief has helped millions of people across the nation feel a sense of financial stability after lockdowns. As the federal government continues to provide pandemic aid to schools up and down the country, the hope is for teachers and other decision-makers to turn this money into solutions that will provide for future generations of […]
Common Changes in Education in 2021
In Conversation with Agile’s Directors of Strategic Accounts, Connie Davis and Toni Elsberry shared the following: The changing landscape in education is highly unpredictable at the moment. For example, many schools reopened at an in-person learning capacity in March 2021. Still, according to TIME Magazine, many are shifting back to teaching and learning from a […]
How Agile Clients are Supported
At Agile, we may seem like we’re in the business of rich data — but it’s so much more than that. We create and deliver customized solutions that are inspired by our desire to support you along your business journey. Our service is customer-centric, and we take pride in our ability to deliver the cleanest, […]
Webinar: Data Deep Dive with Mike LeClare: Data Enhancement
Agile Video Series Data Enhancement Part 1 Data Enhancement And Learning Loss In The ESSA Era with Mike LeClare Watch Now In the first installment of this video series, Mike will discuss: Gain a deeper understanding of how to leverage demographics and data that only Agile can provide How to target your messaging based on […]
Learning Loss and Second Chances
Meredith Biesinger When the world shut down in March of 2020, and school districts had to develop a plan for virtual or “at-home” learning within days, it is safe to say that we as educators were traveling down a road that had NEVER been taken before. The phrase “learning loss” has been discussed quite a […]
The Potential Gains of Learning Loss in Students
The core principle of student learning loss is that learning decays over time when students don’t engage with it regularly. Placed in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, the lack of engagement came due to many circumstances. Among these were family and life tragedies, mental health and wellness, and a switch in priorities emphasizing survival. […]
The Potential Gains of Learning Loss
Craig Perrier The core principle of student learning loss is that learning decays over time when students don’t engage with it regularly. Placed in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, the lack of engagement came due to many circumstances. Among these were family and life tragedies, mental health and wellness, and a switch in priorities […]
PRESS RELEASE: Teacher Spending Survey-Nearly 8 in 10 K-12 Teachers Say Pandemic Caused Learning Loss
New Agile Education Marketing/SheerID/Harris Poll Teacher Spending Survey also finds 4 in 10 Teachers Feel Unprepared for 2021-22 School Year Denver, CO and Portland, OR—August 31, 2021— Nearly eight out of 10 K-12 teachers (79%) said they believe the pandemic caused their students to lose out on learning and 72% said it set back their […]
Data Compilation and Account Management at Agile
At Agile Education Marketing, we understand how rich and meaningful data is from many different aspects. Our data represents actual educators and schools and relationships with State DOEs to form campaign strategies and improve performance for our clients through quality assurance. Why do clients choose Agile? While gaining data is the main reason prospective clients […]
Classroom Management – It Is All About Relationships
Craig Perrier Whenever classroom management is discussed, I am reminded of two nuggets of wisdom passed on to me by mentors I have had over the years. The first is that (despite what some programs may promise) there is no Gray’s Anatomy for education. If a student acts out in class, I can’t definitively address […]
Student Discipline in the Virtual Classroom
Meredith Biesinger Classroom management and student discipline can be one of the most complex parts of teaching. Throw in a pandemic and virtual learning, and it seems nearly impossible! Classroom management has always been a top professional need for teachers, and now it is more than ever. Over the last eighteen months, we’ve seen a […]
Data Differences
In the past edtech industry, data means everything. Creating innovative programs that will work for schools and districts that need a customized approach can allow them to achieve a level of growth that sets them aside from the competition. In the past, many of our customers have struggled with rep productivity, understanding the value of […]
Designing a Contemporary Curriculum: Do you accept the Challenge?
Craig Perrier This is a dynamic time to be in the field of education. Maybe it always is. But the changes happening now feel less imposed by external forces – politicians, testing companies, etc. – and more as people involved with the field generate improvements. Moreover, the democratization of ideas provided by technology has increased […]
How Educators Can Use TikTok and Clubhouse to Build Connections
Teachers understand the value of finding ways to connect with their students in a way that’s meaningful, fun and relevant. They understand the same is just as important for joining forces with other like-minded professionals. Social media has made it easier for educators to form such connections, and two newer applications are making a major […]
Creating Data Informed Strategies for Business Success
Today, reaching specific schools or districts relies on personalization through thorough research. Understanding pain points, navigating hardships, and creating a solution that’s valuable to their particular needs are critical to the success of your business. A strategy built on targeted outreach and raw data allow you to grow and give your clients exactly what they […]
Scaling personalization: 3 easy ways to tailor and personalize every message for maximum impact
Teachers are constantly searching for new ways to connect with their students to impact how they learn and absorb information significantly. Edtech companies play a critical role in achieving this — with the right digital tools and resources, educators are equipped to engage with students and sharpen their tech skills while following their traditional curriculum. […]
Summer Break RESET
Teresa Marchant  I have never wanted summer break more this year compared to any other year! Like many other educators around the country, this past school year has stretched me emotionally, academically, and physically. Late nights were filled with grading papers, checking emails, flipping lesson plans, developing additional online lessons, learning new technologies, and attending […]
Stakeholders in the Public School Setting
Teresa Marchant Identifying all stakeholders is a necessary step in the design process. This process is a strategic way to identify needs and implementation of solutions. Stakeholders can provide various perspectives that help decision-makers identify needs in a school or district. Receiving input is an integral part; otherwise, a school district, in reality, could be […]
Decision Making, Solutions, and Value
Craig Perrier Education is not easy. It is an experience where we can guarantee that regardless of the outcome, we will always hear that we got it wrong. It is important to note that guiding their decision-making as familiar principle educators will point to as a factor in their process. It says, “What we have […]
Preparing Students for their Educational Future: Not Falling Between the Cracks
There has been heightened awareness about learning inequalities. This has led to many predictions about our students’ deficits this year. Some are calling it the “covid slide.” However, there have always been gaps in student learning for various reasons. These have been created by high absenteeism, little or no background knowledge, home environment or support, […]
Academics, Life Skills, and the Future of Education
Meredith Biesinger There’s often a misconception about preparation when students transition from high school to higher education. No matter their GPA, or the number of college prep courses taken, students are often unprepared for higher education and all it entails. Yet, these areas tend to trend in life skills, academic rigor, and retention. Four-year universities, […]
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