2013 CSG National Conference

Connecting All Schools to the Digital Age

By
Pam Goins
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Thursday, October 3, 2013 at 04:29 PM
In a time of continued economic stress, states are asked to increase efforts in public education. Digital learning offers a new direction for students, teachers and school districts. Opportunities exist to customize and personalize education so students receive the tools they need to engage in their instruction and become self-directed learners. Digital learning also opens the door to connect students across the state, region and nation with instructional content and practices they may not otherwise receive. This CSG Education Policy Academy provided resources to ensure students are college- and career-ready. Attendees engaged with speakers on a variety of strategic policy examples and programmatic solutions. Speakers also shared best practices and innovations through both regional and national examples.

How IT Academies are Shaping Student Success

By
Pam Goins
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Thursday, October 3, 2013 at 04:27 PM
In a time of continued economic stress, states are asked to increase efforts in public education. Digital learning offers a new direction for students, teachers and school districts. Opportunities exist to customize and personalize education so students receive the tools they need to engage in their instruction and become self-directed learners. Digital learning also opens the door to connect students across the state, region and nation with instructional content and practices they may not otherwise receive. This CSG Education Policy Academy provided resources to ensure students are college- and career-ready. Attendees engaged with speakers on a variety of strategic policy examples and programmatic solutions. Speakers also shared best practices and innovations through both regional and national examples.

Providing a Customized Education for All Students

By
Pam Goins
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Thursday, October 3, 2013 at 04:24 PM
In a time of continued economic stress, states are asked to increase efforts in public education. Digital learning offers a new direction for students, teachers and school districts. Opportunities exist to customize and personalize education so students receive the tools they need to engage in their instruction and become self-directed learners. Digital learning also opens the door to connect students across the state, region and nation with instructional content and practices they may not otherwise receive. This CSG Education Policy Academy provided resources to ensure students are college- and career-ready. Attendees engaged with speakers on a variety of strategic policy examples and programmatic solutions. Speakers also shared best practices and innovations through both regional and national examples.

Using Technology to Transform America’s Educational System to Ensure College- and Career-Readiness

By
Pam Goins
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Thursday, October 3, 2013 at 04:21 PM
In a time of continued economic stress, states are asked to increase efforts in public education. Digital learning offers a new direction for students, teachers and school districts. Opportunities exist to customize and personalize education so students receive the tools they need to engage in their instruction and become self-directed learners. Digital learning also opens the door to connect students across the state, region and nation with instructional content and practices they may not otherwise receive. This CSG Education Policy Academy provided resources to ensure students are college- and career-ready. Attendees engaged with speakers on a variety of strategic policy examples and programmatic solutions. Speakers also shared best practices and innovations through both regional and national examples.

Tips to Lower Costs of Chronic Diseases

By
Marina Byrd
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Thursday, October 3, 2013 at 11:13 AM

While the goal of health care is to achieve low-cost, high-quality care and patient satisfaction, “it is a complex road to get there,” said Dr. Barbara Wirth, program manager with the National Academy for State Health Policy, during a Chronic Disease Policy Academy held in conjunction with The Council of State Governments 2013 National Conference.

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