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The Role of Place in Personalization

A Principal's Reflections

According to a study by Tanner and Lackney (2006), the design of physical spaces significantly influences student engagement and academic performance. 2013; Hattie, 2012; Tanner & Lackney, 2006). Flexible seating arrangements, breakout spaces, and interactive learning corners empower students to take control of their learning.

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Focus On Your Noble Calling, Teacher. You Matter!

The CoolCatTeacher

We will never have all of the equipment, resources, time, or administrative support we need! Published: February 27, 2006. He had a noble purpose to keep the city strong, beautiful, and prosperous and safe from the dragons that wanted to besmirch the city's beauty. He refused to allow his circumstances to determine his outlook on life!

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9 Resources for National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month

Ask a Tech Teacher

In October 2006, thirteen-year-old Megan Meier hung herself in her bedroom closet after suffering months of cyberbullying. Everyone knows what bullying is — someone being taunted physically or mentally by others — and there are endless resources devoted to educating both students and teachers on how to combat bullying.

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Science-backed scalable tools improve student mental health

eSchool News

A science-backed and scalable solution for this mental health challenge is to provide students with an anonymous questionnaire that provides personalized feedback and supportive resources in the areas of mental health, well-being, social support, and psychosocial areas relevant to school persistence and achievement. Desrochers. Glover, T.

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Amazon Starts Marketplace for Teachers to Sell Online Educational Resources

Edsurge

On Tuesday, the company announced a program called Amazon Ignite , which will let a select group of educators sell their online teaching resources via Amazon. The lesson plans and other resources will show up in regular Amazon search results, just like any other product in the vast digital marketplace. to participate.

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9 Resources for National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month

Ask a Tech Teacher

In October 2006, thirteen-year-old Megan Meier hung herself in her bedroom closet after suffering months of cyberbullying. Everyone knows what bullying is — someone being taunted physically or mentally by others — and there are endless resources devoted to educating both students and teachers on how to combat bullying.

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Proactive Protection: AI-Powered Gun Detection Technology

Gaggle Speaks

Secret Service’s National Threat Assessment Center (NTAC) analyzed 67 disrupted plots against K-12 schools from 2006–2018. The Averting Targeted Schools Violence report reveals the need for greater awareness of and resources for student mental health within our schools. A 2021 report from the U.S.