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How to Increase Family Involvement with Connection

Waterford

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. But with some smart strategies, early outreach, and a welcoming environment, you can do it!

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Culturally Responsive Teaching: Tips and Strategies for Educators

Waterford

Then, we’ll provide a few strategies for improving your cultural competency and even a starter list of diverse books to include in your classroom library or curriculum. 9,16] If educators are unaware how to teach and support multicultural students, they will fail to reach a significant portion of their school.

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How To Engage Today’s Students in Civics

eSchool News

Key points: Alarming declines in civic scores demands new strategies. He is the author of Images of America: Sutton (2004) and Images of America: Millbury (2013). Search for other school library innovations. Unfortunately, stats are even worse in other subjects.

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Tips and Strategies to Talk about Race in Class

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Strategies to talk about race in class is the topic of our post today! Inspired by my recent reading of the insightful book “So You Want to Talk About Race” by Ijeoma Oluo, I’ve compiled a set of strategies that align with the principles laid out in the text. Encourage students to analyze and question what they see.

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

Waterford

How to sign up for classroom or field trip volunteering opportunities. 11] If you can figure out how to reach the majority of parents early in the school year, you’re more likely to promote long-term parent engagement. Additionally, let parents know how they can get involved with school events. O’Brien, L. ky.us: [link].

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ADHD in the Classroom: How to Teach and Support Students with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

Waterford

A survey of educators found that the majority lack enough information and classroom management strategies for students with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and that they don’t feel capable to help them.[2] Then, we’ll discuss classroom management strategies and a few quick tips for supporting these students as a teacher.

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How to listen actively (rather than deeply) in difficult or vulnerable conversations

The Cornerstone for Teachers

My workshop was titled “How to Listen ‘Actively’ rather than ‘Deeply.” The article describes you setting intentions before you begin, using a written agenda (a more formal version of the notetaking strategy above), or even a whiteboard. How to Become a Better Listener.” Resources Abrahams, Robin, and Boris Groysberg.

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