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Want a stronger workforce? Make reading initiatives multigenerational

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Since 2013, according to an analysis , policymakers in 37 states have passed laws or implemented new policies related to reading instruction and stakeholders from scholars and journalists to teachers and parent coalitions have weighed in.

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How to Increase Family Involvement with Connection

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Check out Waterford’s on-demand webinar page and learn how to implement CARES, a framework for inclusive family communication, genuine relationships, clear and flexible expectations, and concrete support, in your schools. Topics should include relationship building, advocacy, and culturally relevant strategies. Redding, S., Langdon, J.,

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As states adopt science of reading, one group calls for better teacher training, curriculum

eSchool News

Dozens of states are moving to align their teaching practices with the science of reading, a body of research on how children learn that emphasizes explicit phonics instruction alongside helping students build vocabulary and knowledge about the world. Other advocacy groups have laid out different priorities for reading instruction.

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Learning to Breathe: Educators Use Yoga and Meditation to Reduce Burnout

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Together, they learned yoga and meditation techniques, along with philosophy, anatomy and social-emotional learning strategies. Photo Credit: Tina Nazerian At the same time, Nankin’s current adult students learned she was also a yoga teacher. But when she learned about Breathe for Change, she decided to apply.

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"Mental Health and Wellness" Topic Survey for Loida Garcia-Febo Library 2.0 Webinar Series + Free Webinar

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Garcia-Febo is worldwide known for her passion about diversity, communities, sustainability, innovation and digital transformation, library workers, library advocacy, wellness for library workers, and new librarians about which she has taught in 44 countries. President of the American Library Association 2018-2019.

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GlobalEdCon 2013 - Day Three Schedule

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Today is day three of the 2013 Global Education Conference. Swift, International Baccalaureate Coordinator ED4ALL - Learning English Grammar by Writing - Mr. Paul Hartman From the USA to Africa: A Unique Primary STEM Global Partnership Emerges - Your Name and Title: Maria D.

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A Teacher’s Guide to Toxic Stress in the Classroom

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Read on to learn what toxic stress is and how it can impact a student’s physical and mental well-being. 12] For that reason, it can be helpful to focus your classroom goals on learning and growth rather than on grades alone. Also, add some social-emotional learning (SEL) lessons to your curriculum alongside academic curriculum.

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