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Jim Reams

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Jim Reams
Jim Reams
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Jim Reams is a marketing, communications and strategy consultant with over 25 years experience in both in-house and agency settings. He has specialized in EdTech and the education industry since 2009.

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  1. The back of a yellow school bus with SCHOOL BUS on its rear sign, parked under green leafy trees against a blue sky with white cloudsMarketing of Public Education Is on the RiseThere is a change in attitude about marketing in some public districts.Feb 192 min readJim Reams
  2. Colorful speech bubbles rising like balloons over a diverse classroom, more English learnersNumber of English Language Learners on the RiseELL programs in schools serve 10.6% of U.S. public school students. Current federal data by state, grade and language.Feb 155 min readJim Reams
  3. A close-up image of hands holding a one dollar bill, symbolizing finance and ecoPhilanthropy in Education Is ChangingThe rise of private giving to educational institutions.Feb 132 min readJim Reams
  4. Statue of liberty new yorkThe DACA Reversal and EducationIn education, one vocal proponent of DACA is Dr. Robert Avossa.Jan 192 min readJim Reams
  5. A smiling young woman studying at a kitchen table with an open workbook beside her laptop, a glass of juice nearby, warm natural daylight in a homeDistance Learning on the RiseA recent study shows that the number of students taking at least one online course as a college undergrad is up over previous years.Jan 111 min readJim Reams
  6. Smiling teenage students in white polo shirts and safety glasses working together at a school lab bench with blue liquid in flasks, bright classroom daylightSTEM Education in the U.S. is “Middling”A large number of students who begin college as a STEM major switch to another field of emphasis.Jan 101 min readJim Reams
  7. A young child painting with watercolors, wearing a cute printed shirt, engagingArts Education Programs Are On The RiseArts education programs reach most students, but access gaps persist. National and Tennessee data follow Jim Reams' 2018 report.Jan 46 min readJim Reams
  8. Two children interacting with a digital screen in a classroom setting, learningLook into the Education Crystal BallAs we move into the new year, edCircuit will keep you informed on all the latest trends and innovations in the world of education.Jan 22 min readJim Reams
  9. Well-organized bookshelf filled with colorful academic books in a libraryIs There a Reading Crisis in the U.S.?Global literacy scores are up but scores in the U.S. are notDec 192 min readJim Reams
  10. A smiling female teacher standing in front of a group of cheerful high school students holding notebooks, green chalkboard behind themThe Power of Multiple Generations In SchoolsDifferent generations bring different qualities to the learning journey for studentsDec 141 min readJim Reams
  11. Close-up of a vibrant pink hibiscus flower with lush green leaves, showcasing naUnderstanding Bloom’s TaxonomyThe levels of Bloom's taxonomy, with the revised pyramid, chart and verbs, and how teachers use them to plan thinking tasks.Dec 65 min readJim Reams
  12. Man in prison uniform reading a college textbook in a beam of lightEducation In Prison Can Change LivesPrison education explained: what the research says about recidivism and employment, and how Pell Grants returned in 2023.Dec 55 min readJim Reams
  13. A close-up of a printed employee performance rating form with rows labeled OUTSTANDING, MEETS EXPECTATIONS and BELOW EXPECTATIONS, soft daylightEducators Taking a Critical Look at Letter GradesWhat standards based grading is, how it compares with letter grades, and what two districts' results show and do not show.Dec 45 min readJim Reams
  14. A glowing fractal pattern of red, orange, yellow and purple swirls projected on a black wall, vivid neon colorsIncreased Emphasis on STEAM EducationSTEAM education is gaining momentumNov 301 min readJim Reams
  15. A printed tax return form on a desk beside a calculator, a pen and a few dollar bills, close-up, soft lightThe Tax Reform Bills and EducationThe proposed tax reform bills and education: What is really going to happen?Nov 281 min readJim Reams
  16. A computer keyboard in the foreground with a glowing green Earth and swirling streams of light and digital numbers behind itNet Neutrality and EducationMany academics say net neutrality is an essential part of the education system.Nov 222 min readJim Reams
  17. Girl in pink tank top beside girl in blue and white striped tank topAre Girls Playing on a Level Field in Education?We have to keep fighting to give girls the same opportunities as boys in education.Nov 211 min readJim Reams
  18. A close up of a typewriter with news paper on itFacing the Fake News EpidemicIt is time for educators to take the fake news epidemic seriouslyNov 201 min readJim Reams
  19. 1 U.S.A dollar banknotesEducation Funding: A Never Ending BattleA failure to properly fund education can sometimes lead to being found in contempt of court.Nov 161 min readJim Reams
Jim Reams

Jim Reams

Jim Reams is a marketing, communications and strategy consultant with over 25 years experience in both in-house and agency settings. He has specialized in EdTech and the education industry since 2009.

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