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Jay McTighe to Lead ASCD Global Institutes on Understanding by Design® in Bangkok
Oct 23
ASCD Offers Member-Only Webinar Series
May 23
New Acquisitions Editors Support ASCD's Growing Publishing Unit
May 9
Killeen Independent School District Deepens Professional Development Partnership with ASCD
May 7
ASCD Publishes Leadership Guide on Transforming Any Teacher into a Master
May 2
New ASCD Common Core Academy Supports School Leadership Teams Across the United States
Apr 25
ASCD Summer Reading List Identifies 10 Books That Can Transform Teaching and Learning
Apr 22
Arkansas Governor Beebe Signs Education Reform Law Supporting the Whole Child
Apr 16
New ASCD Staff Expand Association's Ability to Design, Deliver, and Evaluate Professional Development Resources
Apr 10
ASCD Announces 2013 Conference on Teaching Excellence in National Harbor, Md.
Apr 3
ASCD Announces New Spring and Summer Professional Development Institutes Supporting Common Core Implementation
Mar 28
The Third Annual ASCD Whole Child Virtual Conference Launches May 6, 2013
Mar 17
Florida Association of District School Superintendents Launches Professional Development Partnership with ASCD
Mar 16
ASCD Selects Washington State Deputy Superintendent and Maryland Teacher as 2013 Outstanding Young Educators
Mar 14
Media Advisory: ASCD Hosts 68th Annual Conference and Exhibit Show in Chicago, Ill., March 16–18, 2013
Nov 27
ASCD Authors Headline 2013 Annual Conference Pre-Conference Institutes
Nov 14
Atlanta Public Schools Select Digital Solutions from ASCD to Support Professional Development Goals
Nov 7
ASCD Urges All Educators to Stay Informed and Involved
Nov 1
ASCD Releases Report on Common Core State Standards Implementation
Oct 25
New, Free ASCD App for iPad Brings Valuable Professional Development Content to Educators Anywhere
Oct 18
ASCD Appoints Mary Catherine "MC" Desrosiers as New Chief of Program Development
Oct 16
GlobalScholar Renews Support for ASCD’s 2013 Annual Conference and Exhibit Show
Oct 9
ASCD Introduces Three New PD Online® Courses for the Common Core and Differentiated Instruction
Oct 2
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Selects ASCD to Support Professional Development Goals
Sept 25
ASCD Announces November 2012 Professional Development Institute Series in Myrtle Beach
Sept 20
Registration Now Open for ASCD’s 2013 Annual Conference and Exhibit Show
Sept 18
ASCD Appoints Richard S. Papale Publisher
Sept 13
ASCD Announces Additional Common Core State Standards Institutes for Fall 2012 and Winter 2013
Sept 11
Building Assignments That Help Students Meet Standards the Focus of a New ASCD Book
Sept 6
ASCD Introduces Enhancements to Premier Professional Development Tool for Educators
Sept 4
ASCD Receives Three Green Globes from the Green Building Initiative
Aug 29
ASCD Handbook Translates Child Development Research into Effective Classroom Actions
Aug 23
ASCD Launches Free Digital Common Core Implementation Tool, Announces Fall Common Core Webinar Series
Aug 22
International Education Association Announces Free Webinars for Australian Educators
Aug 16
ASCD Launches Free Online Needs Assessment and School Improvement Tool
Aug 9
Prince George’s County Public Schools and ASCD Partner to Achieve Title I Professional Development Goals
Aug 1
School Renewal Experts Publish ASCD Guidebook for Fearlessly Leading School Transformation
July 24
Whole Child Network Launches with Summer Institute
July 18
ASCD Leader Receives Award for 20 Years of Service
July 12
Teaching and Leading Conference Hosted by ASCD Coming to Atlanta in October
July 10
Free Resources from ASCD Offer Professional Development Opportunities All Summer
July 5
New Coalition Promotes College, Career, and Citizenship Readiness
June 26
AETN, ADE Renew Partnership with ASCD Providing Effective Professional Development to Educators Across Arkansas
June 19
New DVDs from ASCD Explore Unpacking Common Core State Standards and Effective Supervision
June 14
ASCD Announces Free 2012 Summer Boot Camp Webinar Series
June 7
The Essential Ed-Tech Guide to Flipping Any Classroom Now Available from ASCD and ISTE
June 5
ASCD's Summer Showcase Institutes Focus on Improving High-Poverty Schools, Rigor, and Closing Achievement Gaps
May 30
26 Educators Announced As ASCD’s 2012 Class of Emerging Leaders
May 22
ASCD Announces New PD Online® Courses Addressing Differentiated Instruction, Common Core State Standards, and More
May 17
ASCD’s Summer Reading List Provides Opportunities Galore for Teachers and Administrators
May 8
ASCD Expands Support for Common Core State Standards Implementation with New Professional Development Resources and Events
May 1
ASCD Welcomes New Staff to Marketing and Member Services Team
Apr 23
ASCD’s 2012 Summer Conference in St. Louis Helps Educators Revolutionize the Way We Teach and Learn
Apr 19
ASCD Makes Catalog of 300 Professional Development E-Books Available Through Barnes & Noble
ASCD Invites Educators Worldwide to Attend Free Whole Child Virtual Conference
Apr 5
North Carolina School System Partners with ASCD to Achieve Professional Development Goals
ASCD Names Elected Leaders, Presents Affiliate Awards
Mar 26
ASCD Debuts Digital 2011 Annual Report
Mar 25
ASCD and Pearson Debut New Online Professional Development Tool Principal Compass at Association’s 67th Annual Conference and Exhibit Show
Mar 24
Arkansas Superintendent and California Teacher Selected by ASCD as 2012 Outstanding Young Educators
Mar 22
ASCD Publishes Guidebook for Coming Out on Top Even When Teaching Gets Tough
Mar 21
ASCD Now Accepting Applications to Join New Whole Child Network
Mar 15
Byrne Creek Secondary School Named 2012 Vision in Action: The ASCD Whole Child Award Winner
Mar 12
One-Day Passes Now Available for ASCD’s 2012 Annual Conference and Exhibit Show in Philadelphia, Pa.
Mar 6
ASCD Offers New Institute Series and Free Webinars to Help Educators Nationwide Implement Common Core Standards
Mar 1
Free Professional Development Content from ASCD Now Available on the New iTunes U
Feb 23
ASCD and the Consortium for School Networking (CoSN) Partner to Launch New PD Online® Course Exploring 21st Century Teaching and Learning
Feb 16
New Exhibitors and Exciting Sessions Among the Highlights of Upcoming ASCD Annual Conference and Exhibit Show
Feb 13
ASCD Author Vivien Stewart Paves the Way to a World-Class Education for All
Feb 2
ASCD Authors Publish Practical Guide for High-Poverty Schools Ready to Do Business Differently
Jan 24
ASCD Releases 2012 Legislative Agenda and Calls for Whole Child–Based Education Reforms
Jan 19
Educators Nationwide Urged to Sign Petition Calling for President’s Council on the Whole Child
Jan 17
ASCD Announces Complete Schedule for 2012 Virtual Conference
Jan 10
ASCD and Pearson Partner with Renowned Education Researcher to Create Leadership Development Program for School Principals
Jan 5
New PD Online® Courses from ASCD Support Educators Implementing Common Core State Standards
Jan 4
Classroom Instruction That Works Returns in Second Edition with New Research, Insight, and Framework
Second Edition Healthy School Communities Publication Supports Development of Healthy Schools Across Canada
Dec 19
New ASCD Book Offers Educators Practical Leadership Strategies and Inspiration
Dec 15
Largest School District in Delaware Partners with ASCD to Build Capacity
Dec 8
ASCD Announces GlobalScholar as Lead Partner for 2012 Annual Conference and Exhibit Show, Provides Details on Special Sessions
Dec 6
Latest ASCD Policy Priorities Newsletter Explores How Policy Lags Behind Social Media Adoption and What That Means for Today’s Students
Nov 28
Two Free Institutes Headline ASCD’s 2012 Annual Pre-Conference Professional Development Events
Nov 17
ASCD Appoints Additional Staff to Support Association Initiatives
Nov 2
ASCD Observes Anniversary of IDEA, Releases Professional Development Resources to Support Inclusion
ASCD Announces Free Common Core Webinar Series for Educators
Discovery Education Named First Lead Partner for ASCD’s 2012 Annual Conference and Exhibit Show
Oct 13
ASCD Advocates for a Whole Child Approach to Education During National Bullying Prevention Month
Oct 7
ASCD Educators Support the Effective Teaching and Leading Act
Oct 4
Benefits and Challenges of National Education Technology Plan Identified in New Policy Priorities Newsletter from ASCD
Sept 28
Central Michigan University Adds ASCD Content to New Teacher Leadership Program
New ASCD Book Sets Out to Bridge Disparities in U.S. Student Learning
Sept 14
ASCD Adds Staff to Support Implementation of Common Core State Standards
Sept 12
Memphis, Tenn., to Host ASCD Fall Institute November 9–11
Sept 7
In New DVD from ASCD, Veteran Urban Principal Instructs Educators on How to Motivate Black Males
Aug 30
Killeen ISD Partners with ASCD to Meet Professional Development Goals
Classroom Effectiveness the Focus of ASCD’s 2011 Fall Conference
Aug 17
ASCD Releases New Editions of Popular PD Online® Courses
Aug 15
ASCD’s Whole Child Initiative Launches Map of Outstanding Whole Child Examples
Aug 10
ASCD Welcomes New Teachers to Profession, Offers Free Resources
Aug 3
ASCD’s Healthy School Communities Launches Free E-Newsletter
July 27
ASCD’s Publications and Resources Honored for Video, Publishing, and Design Excellence
July 21
New ASCD Publication Empowers Educators to Connect Latino Families and U.S. Schools
July 19
Westerville City School District Renews Partnership with ASCD to Support Ongoing Professional Development
July 13
ASCD EDge® Social Media Network Adds 25,000th Educator
June 30
ASCD Website Goes Mobile
June 23
Four Free Ways for Educators to Stay Sharp this Summer
June 16
Vancouver to Host ASCD's Differentiated Instruction Institutes for Teachers and Education Leaders
June 6
ASCD Announces Free 2011 Summer Boot Camp Webinar Series
May 31
Thirty-Six Educators Announced as ASCD’s 2011 Class of Emerging Leaders
May 24
ASCD Announces New Online-Only Membership Options
May 16
ASCD Responds to First ESEA Reauthorization Bill
May 10
ASCD's 2011 Summer Conference in Boston Offers Compelling Professional Development for All Educators
May 5
ASCD Introduces Four New Courses to Popular PD Online™ Series
ASCD Invites Educators Worldwide to Celebrate Their Successes Through the Value of Each Voice Campaign
Apr 27
ASCD Supports National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day with Free Tools for Educators and Parents
Apr 21
Rural Pennsylvania District Administrator Elected President of ASCD
ASCD Selects Principal from Bronx, N.Y., and Teacher from Gladstone, Ore., as the 2011 Outstanding Young Educators
ASCD Awarded $3 Million to Aid Nationwide Common Core Standards Implementation
California Teacher of the Year Models Closing Urban Achievement Gap
Mar 8
ASCD Honors Quest Early College High School
Mar 3
ASCD Holds 66th Annual Conference and Exhibit Show
Education Week Founder Lays Waste to Conventional Education System in New ASCD Book
Feb 14
ASCD Responds to President’s FY12 Budget Request
Jan 26
ASCD Response to "Winning the Future" State of the Union
ASCD Releases 2011 Legislative Agenda, Calls for Education Reform–Focused State of the Union
Dec 13
ASCD Statement on Passage of the Child Nutrition Bill
Nov 12
Education Leaders Identify Top 10 Components of Personalized Learning
Oct 14
ASCD Partners with CareerBuilder to Launch ASCD Job Ramp
Sept 24
ASCD Statement on the Oprah Winfrey Show's "The Reaction" Episode
Sept 22
New ASCD Book Helps Stressed-Out Educators Take Ownership of Personal Wellness
Sept 21
ASCD Responds to Oprah Winfrey Show's "Waiting for 'Superman'" Episode
Aug 26
ASCD Responds to 2010 Phi Delta Kappa/Gallup Poll and Gallup Student Poll
Aug 12
ASCD Teacher Effectiveness Suite Brings Simplicity and Trust to Educator Evaluation Process
ASCD Book Pulls from Lincoln's Life to Develop Leadership Tools for School Change
ASCD Applauds Passage of Much-Needed Edujobs Bill
July 29
ASCD and Partner Education Organizations Release Consensus Policy Recommendations for Well-Rounded Education in ESEA
May 27
ASCD Announces 2010 Emerging Leaders
May 26
ASCD Wins 2010 CODiE Award for Best Professional Development
Congresswoman McCarthy Introduces Teacher and Principal Improvement Act
ASCD Works with CCSSO and NGA on Common Core State Standards Initiative
ASCD's Response to Newsweek
Apr 26
ASCD Announces Support for Teacher and Principal Improvement Act
Iowa Educator Calls for End to NCLB, Advocates Proven Whole Child Approach to Learning and Teaching
Apr 15
Senator Hagan Introduces Federal Whole Child Resolution
Mar 18
ASCD Educators Support White House's ESEA Blueprint
East Grand Rapids Public School Administrator Takes Helm of Leading Education Association
Mar 7
ASCD Honors Malcolm Price Laboratory School, Winner of ASCD's First Vision in Action: Whole Child Award
ASCD Selects 2010 Outstanding Young Educators
ASCD Selected as Finalist for 2010 CODiE Awards in Education Categories
ASCD Hires New Chief Program Development Officer
Congressman Moran Introduces Federal Whole Child Resolution
Mar 2
ASCD Welcomes CTB/McGraw-Hill as Premier Sponsor
Renowned Education Policy Expert and ASCD Author Seeks New Pathways to Promising Shifts in K–12 Education
Feb 19
Message from ASCD About the Passing of Incoming Board Member Jan Borelli
Feb 17
ASCD Holds 65th Annual Conference and Exhibit Show, March 6-8, in San Antonio, Tex.
ASCD Supports First Lady Michelle Obama's Campaign to Raise a Healthier Generation of Kids
ASCD Responds to President Obama's Budget Proposal
Jan 28
ASCD Responds to President Obama's State of the Union Address
Jan 22
ASCD Hosts Congressional Exhibit on the Whole Child