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PROOF POINTS: 861 colleges and 9,499 campuses have closed down since 2004

The Hechinger Report

is one of more than 800 colleges and 9,000 campuses that have closed since 2004. Despite high profile stories about the closing of small liberal arts colleges, such as California’s Mills College and Vermont’s Green Mountain College, college closures have actually declined in the past five years. Becker College in Worcester, Mass.,

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Courageous Conversations: Let’s Talk about Fighting Racism

The CoolCatTeacher

Andrea Dozier and Vicki Davis From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Today, the topic of racism has brought about discussions of not only organizational reform but also reform in our personal perceptions. Today, Dr. Andrea Dozier and I will talk about hope in the midst of understanding.

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Boost Morale with These Simple Strategies

A Principal's Reflections

Actively inquire about how people are feeling While this might seem like a no-brainer, it is not easy at times to know how people really feel unless diligent efforts are made to find out. 2004), "Making workplace fun more functional", Industrial and Commercial Training, Vol. & Ryan, R. 1994) Promoting Self?determined Newstrom, J.W.

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Tips and Strategies to Talk about Race in Class

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Strategies to talk about race in class is the topic of our post today! In today’s increasingly diverse and interconnected world, conversations about race, diversity, and inclusion have become essential components of education. Establish ground rules that promote respect and empathy.

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What Great Teachers and Great Salespeople Have in Common

EdNews Daily

The first (which was really the second chronologically) was re-reading the words of a professor quoted in What the Best College Teachers Do by Ken Bain (2004). Teaching is ‘above all,’ about commanding attention and holding it. Our interest in revisiting this topic was prompted by two events.

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Vision Boards: Start the Year with a Visual Goal Setting Exercise

Catlin Tucker

It required that I have complete clarity about my goals and what I actively wanted to work toward. I want them to reflect on and articulate what they care about and want to work toward. Asking students to create a vision board for the year ahead is a fun, visual way to encourage students to think about their hopes, dreams, and goals.

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15+ Websites to Teach Financial Literacy

Ask a Tech Teacher

Financial Literacy Month is recognized annually in Canada in November, [1] and National Financial Literacy Month was recognized in the United States in April 2004, [2] in an effort to highlight the importance of financial literacy and teach citizens how to establish and maintain healthy financial habits. Some are narrative; others games.