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Boost Morale with These Simple Strategies

A Principal's Reflections

Examples include release time, professional learning opportunities off-site, a premium parking spot, tickets to school events, books, and school supplies. determined Education, Scandinavian Journal of Educational Research, 38:1, 3-14. 2004), "Making workplace fun more functional", Industrial and Commercial Training, Vol.

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Courageous Conversations: Let’s Talk about Fighting Racism

The CoolCatTeacher

Sponsor: Welcome TGR Foundation and Discovery Education as a sponsor to my podcast. Their mission is to empower students to pursue their passions through education – instilling in them the strength and skills to persevere and define their own path. Just make a copy and adapt it for your use or print it.

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How an LMS Can Solve Professional Learning's Challenges—and Keep Master Teachers Engaged

Edsurge

The idea of using a learning management system (LMS) to deliver professional learning and development to K-12 educators is not new—but it’s not quite mainstream, either. Michigan Virtual has been in the online education space for two decades. We figured, what’s good for the students is good for the teachers.

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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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Why Video Works for Teacher Improvement and Reflection, According to the Research

Edthena

But video can feel scary for educators who are worried about recording themselves or hate seeing themselves on camera. Teachers build vital professional knowledge. Whether in PLCs (professional learning communities) or grade team meetings, educators learn from each other when collaborating. Seidel et al.,

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Arkansas’ LISA Academy Renews Partnership with Global Edtech Leader Supporting Student Success

eSchool News

Charlotte, NC — Arkansas’ LISA Academy public charter school district today announced the renewal of its partnership with worldwide edtech leader Discovery Education. Discovery Education is the global edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports instruction wherever it takes place. Mystery Science.

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Discovery Education and Social Impact Partners Present Engaging Resources to Support Cybersecurity Awareness Month Observances

eSchool News

. — Discovery Education and select social impact partners are offering engaging, high-quality digital learning resources to students and teachers to support observances of Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Established in 2004 by Congress, Cybersecurity Awareness Month seeks to raise awareness about cybersecurity and online safety.