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How to Hold Effective Classroom Discussions

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In this article, we’ll go over why classroom discussions are important and introduce a few techniques to help you supercharge discussions with your students. This Edutopia article by educator Richard Curwin is a great resource for learning more about lightning rounds. December, 2013. Importance of Strong Classroom Discussions.

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What Your School Needs to Know About Trauma-Informed Practices

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In this article, we’ll go over a few causes and examples of childhood trauma and the lasting academic and social-emotional impact trauma can have on a student. Children & Schools, April 2013, 35(2), pp. Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics of North America, 2003, 12(2), pp. Walkley, M., and Cox, T.L. Phifer, L.W.,

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A New Social Science? Statistics Outgrowing Other STEM Fields

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Statistics Outgrows All Other STEM Fields From 2010-2013. Degree categories with a minimum of 200 completions in 2013 were included in the analysis. The ASA analysis showed undergraduate statistics degrees nearly doubled (95% growth rate) during the period spanning 2010 to 2013. Increase # of 2013.

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REINVENTING.SCHOOL - Episode 8 Today, "Home as a Place for Learning" #reinventingschool

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Farenga’s books include The Beginner’s Guide to Homeschooling (Holt, 1998); Teach Your Own: The John Holt Book of Homeschooling (Perseus, 2003); The Legacy of John Holt: A Man Who Genuinely Understood, Trusted, and Respected Children (HoltGWS, 2013); and his latest publication, How to Report Unschooling to School Officials (HoltGWS, 2015).

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Seeing the Pandemic as an Opportunity for Change

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He has published over 250 research articles in academic journals, book chapters in edited volumes, research reports, and editorials in major newspapers. He serves on the boards of numerous national and local organizations, including the Economic Policy Institute, the National Equity Project, and The Nation.

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Register Now for the Open Mini-Conference on Library "Expertise, Competencies, and Careers"

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

She is widely published, including articles, conference proceedings, and book chapters. Combining these experiences, she authored Transforming Our Image, Building Our Brand: The Education Advantage (ABC-CLIO, 2013). Library Journal, June 2013) The growing movement is ushering in a new era for libraries everywhere.

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Final Schedule - Open Mini-Conference on Library "Expertise, Competencies, and Careers"

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

She is widely published, including articles, conference proceedings, and book chapters. Combining these experiences, she authored Transforming Our Image, Building Our Brand: The Education Advantage (ABC-CLIO, 2013). Library Journal, June 2013) The growing movement is ushering in a new era for libraries everywhere.