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When Kindness goes Viral #Mondaymotivation

The CoolCatTeacher

A conversation with Principal Will Parker in Episode 51 of the 10-Minute Teacher From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Blog: [link]. Kindness goes Viral – Will Parker’s Blog Post. Today Will Parker @williamdp has seen kindness go viral on his campus. Twitter handle: @williamdp.

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Teacher Development Research Review: Keys to Educator Success

Digital Promise

Teaching quality has been defined as “instruction that enables a wide range of students to learn” ( Darling-Hammond, 2012 ), and it is the strongest school-related factor that can improve student learning and achievement ( Hanushek, 2011 ; Nye, Konstantopoulos, and Hedges, 2004 ; Rivkin, Hanushek, and Kain, 2005 ).

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U.S. K-12 Educational Technology Policy: Historical Notes on the Federal Role

Doug Levin

Secretary of Education Richard W. Yet, understanding this history is crucial to understanding the meandering path we are on with respect to determining the best and appropriate future role for the federal government with respect to educational technology – a task I have set out for myself in a series of posts on this very topic.

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Seeing the Pandemic as an Opportunity for Change

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In order to address education equity, administrators must first recognize the common barriers. A holistic approach to child development, education, and differentiated support – This is a chance to make classrooms developmentally conducive to learning. without really looking for the root cause of the issues. Noguera, Ph.D.,

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8 Ways to Help New Teachers Thrive (and Veteran Teachers Too!)

The CoolCatTeacher

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Immediately, we can start to help new teachers and help each other in the process. Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis, 36(4), 476–500. Review of Educational Research, 81(2), 201–233; Headden, S. Journal of Teacher Education, 59(2), 132–152.

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Using Learning Science to Create Action on Equity

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By combining the small group focus with short cycles of improvement, schools can truly create a system where every child is receiving the best possible education. Administrators and educators need to look at their own actions and determine what role they play in student outcomes. Examine adult practices. Make learning collective.

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Why Design Thinking Isn't Just for Techies

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" Founded in 2004 by a few Stanford professors including faculty director David Kelley , the d.School offers courses to all students at Stanford, no matter their major. They also have made their approach available to a variety of industries, including education. Step 2: Define.