17 March, 2016
With an hour-long recess, elementary schools can help children develop through increased creative play, authentic SEL, and adequate physical regulation. Shortfalls of a Short Recess
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Class Rank is a hierarchical ranking of students based on academic performance or grade point average. Rankings may be expressed in numerical order (first, second, third,
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Based on the recent MetLife Survey of the American Teacher, teachers, parents and students all agree that parent engagement in schools has improved over the past
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People in education talk a lot about the importance of community support and engagement. But what exactly do they mean? We frequently say we want
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Professional Learning Community is a group of educators that meets regularly, shares expertise, and works collaboratively to enhance teaching skills and the academic performance of
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Families living in poverty often have multiple jobs, may have limited English language skills, and in some cases may have had few positive experiences with
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What is the method that can double student learning gains? Based on 250 empirical studies, the answer is formative assessment, defined by Bill Younglove as “the
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“Students are capable of producing brilliant work right now. Not in 20 years’ time,” insists Joe Pardoe, a history teacher at School 21. This public,
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Schools, institutions, and educational programs that specialize in the skilled trades, applied sciences, modern technologies, and career preparation. It was formerly (and is still commonly)
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When teaching with digital natives in a digital world, one question facing many educators circulates around incorporating technology to help facilitate learning: How do you
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