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How Parent Empowerment Can Change Your Classroom for the Better

Waterford

You may already be familiar with parent involvement and engagement, or listening to and working with parents in the classroom. It means embracing the belief that all voices and perspectives are welcome in your classroom,[1] and intentionally providing space for those voices to be heard.

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How to Promote Additive Bilingualism over Subtractive Bilingualism in the Classroom

Waterford

If you’re trying to figure out the best way to support ELL children in the classroom, promoting additive bilingualism should be the goal whenever possible. 9] Additionally, if a child is from another culture, their first culture is also valued and respected in the classroom. Theory and Research in Education, 2009, 7(2), pp.

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Characteristics of The 21st Century Teachers

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Collaboration transcends classroom boundaries, involving a myriad of stakeholders – colleagues, students, parents, and the broader educational community. In my experience, these connections don’t just bring new ideas and perspectives to the classroom; they also offer support and inspiration from a global teaching community.

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

Doug Levin

Guidance on the Enhancing Education Through Technology (Ed Tech) Program: Funds Made Available Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (July 2009). FY 2005 $496,000,000 (President Bush’s request: $691,800,000). FY 2009 $269,900,000 (President Bush’s request: $0). FY 2003 $700,500,000.

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Digital Portfolios + Micro-credentials = Massive Impact for Students & Teachers

Digital Promise

Simply put, giving teachers choice in their own learning—and making it relevant to their individual classrooms—is an effective way to spread personalized learning across a district 6. Student portfolios: Classroom uses. 2005, September). What’s Good for the Goose…. This disconnect can be a death knell for implementation.

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How to Prevent the Summer Slide and Help Reduce Educational Inequality

Waterford

A student’s exposure to educational activities isn’t usually as rigorous during the summer as it is in the classroom, and some students may need a refresher at the beginning of the new year. Using strategies that promote an inclusive classroom during the school year can be a great way to prevent the achievement gap. Lundstrom, M.

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Mind-Body Math: Manipulatives in the Digital Age [Infographic]

MIND Research Institute

But what role does the mind-body connection play in the math classroom? Apply this Research in your Classroom. Interested in learning more about how to apply research around embodied cognition and digital manipulatives in your classroom? This infographic presents highlights of what they found. Download the toolkit: Sources.

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