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How Differentiated Instruction Can Help You Reach Every Student in Class

Waterford

If a student might work more efficiently in a quieter learning environment, for example, you could allow them to complete a project in the school library. Our programs assign these lessons based on a student’s placement assessment and their demonstrated mastery. International Education Journal, 2006, 7(7), pp. Tomlinson, C.A.

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Teacher Development Research Review: Keys to Educator Success

Digital Promise

Performance assessments that integrate evidence of teaching practices and student learning measured in a variety of ways (such as student work, lesson plans, assignments, in-person or video observations based on standards, and/or National Board assessment).

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Video Book Trailer Awards

The Daring Librarian

On September 27th, School Library Journal will ask readers to vote for the best video trailers that promote books and encourage reading. Winners will be announced at the School Library Journal Leadership Summit on the Future of Reading on October 22, 2010 in Chicago. So, if this is a new idea to you - start producing for next year!)

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Held back, but not helped

The Hechinger Report

In the mid-2000s, Louisiana implemented high-stakes tests known as Louisiana Educational Assessment Program, or LEAP, which required fourth and eighth graders to show that they were grade-level proficient. Rory Williams stands in the library at George Washington Carver High School. Photo: Cheryl Gerber for The Hechinger Report.

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Thursday's Microschool Summit - Stories of Starting Schools | Schedule Announced

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Education today has become large and focused on many things beyond the needs of learners, such as tests, curriculum and assessment. While volunteering at an afterschool code club at the library, he got excited about the power of self-learning. Mara is the international two-time best selling author of HELP! series of mini-conferences.

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Hack Education Weekly News

Hack Education

Via The Guardian : “US library to enforce jail sentences for overdue books.” ” That’s the Athens-Limestone public library in Alabama (and that’s completely f *d up). Testing, Testing… “Big changes ahead for how California assesses school performance,” KPCC reports.