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How to Make Classes More Active, and Why It Matters

Edsurge

The latest book she co-authored—“The New College Classroom”—is a surprisingly lively read for a how-to book on teaching. But it’s also full of examples and context that remind readers of how classroom moments, when done well, can be life-changing ones for students. You're learning how to take it. You're learning you don't count.

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How to Transition from Summer Break to the First Days of School

Waterford

8] Send an email or text within the days leading up to school so that you have at least some connection before you meet them.[9] How Can Teachers Help Families Go Back to School? How to sign up for classroom or field trip volunteering opportunities. Additionally, let parents know how they can get involved with school events. “I

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How to Boost Family Involvement through Parent-Teacher Conferences

Waterford

If you’re a parent preparing for the conference season, we’ve also included a list of tips to make the most out of meeting with your child’s teacher. For Educators: How to Run a Parent-Teacher Conference. Studies found that removing barriers like transportation makes parents more likely to attend meetings.[9].

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Teaching Python: How Children Can Learn Python Programming

The CoolCatTeacher

Kelly Schuster-Paredes and Sean Tibor host the Teaching Python Podcast where they share how to help kids of all ages learn this valuable language. Receive graduate credit through CAEP and regionally accredited university partners or for continuing education units that meet your state requirements. This is her third year using Python.

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Passionate About Second Language Acquisition: Meet Inkeri, English Teacher at 51Talk

EdNews Daily

In 2003-2004, I taught a first grade English immersion classroom for the City of Espoo’s Jalavapuisto elementary school. Once a teacher begins his or her lessons, it is important to be patient with oneself as you learn the 51Talk online platform and how to communicate reports effectively to support staff.

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National Bullying Prevention Month–October

Ask a Tech Teacher

Kids don’t expect that and often don’t know how to handle it. Everyone knows what bullying is — someone being taunted physically or mentally by others — and there are endless resources devoted to educating both students and teachers on how to combat bullying. October is National Bullying Prevention Month. skip school.

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National Bullying Prevention Month

Ask a Tech Teacher

Kids don’t expect that and often don’t know how to handle it. Everyone knows what bullying is — someone being taunted physically or mentally by others — and there are endless resources devoted to educating both students and teachers on how to combat bullying. October is National Bullying Prevention Month. skip school.