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GRANTS FOR PD
🔬 Up to $15K for STEM teachers in Virginia with the FY25 STEM - Teacher Recruitment and Retention Initiative to support educators teaching science and math in high-need schools
🎭 Connect Alaska's youth to their cultural heritage: New arts funding available for schools and nonprofits with the Youth Culture Heritage Grant program
🎯 The 24-25 Strong Foundations Implementation School Improvement PLC Supports Grant is set to transform your Texas OER rollout with comprehensive implementation funding
🌲 Minnesota's 'No Child Left Inside' grants: Funding outdoor adventures that connect youth with nature.
🤝 Massachusetts offers $10K per site with the CLC's Enhanced Programs for Students on IEPs Grant to make after-school programs truly inclusive for students with IEPs.
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🌟 Create tomorrow's storytellers and critical thinkers at this dynamic LA campus Middle School Humanities Teacher, New Los Angeles Middle School, CA
🎨 General Education Teacher-ART at Colinas del Norte Elementary School, Rio Rancho Public Schools, NM
🚌 Drive excellence beyond the classroom in Newark USD. Director of Maintenance, Operations and Transportation
🎨 Classroom Art Teacher in Cobre CSD Turn passion into purpose as an Art educator in the heart of New Mexico
🏈 Lead excellence in education as an Assistant Principal at Hal Peterson Middle School, Kerrville ISD, TX
ONE BIG IDEA
Remember when Monica cheered up Chandler by wearing a turkey on her head?
Sometimes the best way to overcome bad memories is to make something dreaded... fun.
That's exactly what's happening in classrooms across the country.
That anxiety-inducing pop quiz? It's getting a Monica-style makeover.
Picture your next class quiz.
Students are eagerly answering questions and enjoying memes.
Meanwhile, you're effortlessly tracking real-time data and identifying learning gaps, all without grading.
This isn't fantasy. It's Quizizz.
Gone are the days when "pop quiz" meant sweaty palms and nervous glances.
With Quizizz - gaming meets grading, memes meet metrics, and where "Can we please take another quiz?" becomes a phrase you actually hear in your classroom.
At its core, Quizizz is a digital assessment platform that turns quizzes into engaging games.
But calling it just another quiz tool is like calling Instagram just a photo app - it misses the bigger picture.
Unlike traditional assessment tools, Quizizz combines the engagement of gaming with powerful learning analytics.
While Kahoot! pioneered classroom gaming and Google Forms mastered simple assessments, Quizizz brings something unique to the table: student-paced learning wrapped in game mechanics that actually work.
What sets it apart:
💡 Bottom line? While other platforms let you give quizzes, Quizizz lets you transform them into experiences students actually want to join.
like actually setting the bone and helping it heal stronger than before.
Quizizz is an amazing tool for teachers, packed with benefits that make teaching smoother and get students more involved.
With Quizizz, you can whip up your own quizzes in no time, using your existing materials or diving into a huge library of millions of activities created by other teachers, covering every subject and grade level.
These quizzes can be used as homework, pre-tests, or just for fun, making Quizizz a super flexible resource for all sorts of classroom situations.
Plus, Quizizz works perfectly with Google Classroom, so you can easily assign quizzes and keep an eye on student progress.
One of the best parts?
Quizizz takes care of grading for you, saving you from the hassle of doing it manually and giving you more time to focus on other important things.
Ready to turn your classroom into the most exciting game show on campus?
Here's how:
⭕ Instant Feedback Loop
⏰ Time-Saving Features
🚀 Engagement Boosters
Pro Tip: Turn test review into a 'Quiz-Off Tournament.' Create mini-leagues, let students design challenge rounds, and crown a class champion. Suddenly, studying becomes the hottest competition in school.
Think Quizizz is just for classroom teachers? Think again.
From the front office to the maintenance department, this versatile tool can transform district operations.
Professional Development Teams
Your HR team can revolutionize onboarding with interactive orientation sessions while bus drivers master routes through gamified practice runs.
Administrative Staff
Imagine cafeteria staff mastering food safety through quick daily challenges, or maintenance teams turning safety procedures into engaging competitions.
Technology and Operations Staff
Even better? The platform's detailed analytics help department heads track completion rates and identify areas needing additional support - all without drowning in spreadsheets.
HR and Support Services
The result? A more engaged staff, better retention of critical information, and training that people actually want to complete.
❗Risk: What about data privacy?
Quizizz has implemented robust security measures and privacy controls to ensure the protection of student data and compliance with relevant regulations.
❗Risk: Won't this be just another tech distraction?
Unlike social media or gaming apps, Quizizz is purpose-built for learning.
Teachers control when quizzes are accessible, and detailed analytics show exactly how students are engaging with the content.
It's not about playing games - it's about making assessment more effective.
❗Risk: Can we justify the cost when budgets are tight?
Consider this: The free version covers most classroom needs, while the premium features offer clear ROI through:
UNTIL NEXT WEEK
Alludo - we have helped district leaders across the country increase capacity in thousands of schools by successfully delivering millions of evidence-based professional learning lessons to their educators and staff members.
See you next Saturday!
Damon