WCET Interview with Jessica Rowland Williams, Director, Every Learner Everywhere®

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WCET in partnership with Every Learner Everywhere® May 2020

Topic: Effective Teaching Practices Times of Uncertainty

The conversation highlights how students can navigate an unknown fall academic year and how administration can support students.

Speakers: Megan Raymond, Senior Director of Membership and Programs at WCET and Jessica Rowland Williams, Director of Every Learner Everywhere®

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Recommended citation:

Williams, J.R. and Raymond, M. (2020, May 19) Advice for students in the midst of an unknown Fall 20202. [Video] WCET and Every Learner Everywhere®. https://www.everylearnereverywhere.org/resources/wcet-interview-with-jessica-rowland-williams-director-every-learner-everywhere/

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