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Science-backed scalable tools improve student mental health

eSchool News

Additionally, a good universal screening tool is scientifically validated, and they are specific to the age group it is supporting (Glover & Albers, 2007). Similarly, having a sense of belonging in school is shown to support greater college persistence and degree completion (Hausmann, Schofield, & Woods, 2007). References: 1.Albers,

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The Problem With Zeros

A Principal's Reflections

This not only reflects grading as punishment but also creates a hole that students cannot dig out of (Guskey, 2000; Reeves, 2004; Reeves, 2008; O'Conner and Wormeli, 2011). Below is what the committee came to a consensus on in regard to zeros: No zeros : Students are not to be assigned a grade of zero (0). NASSP Bulletin, 84(620), 20–29.

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How the last recession affected higher education. Will history repeat?

The Hechinger Report

Since it seems near certain that the coronavirus pandemic is triggering a new recession right now, I thought it would be useful to recap what happened to colleges and universities during the Great Recession of 2008 to help us think through what might and might not repeat this time around. million, or nearly 16 percent, from 15.6

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Music Art Posters for Classroom

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

While some may see these posters as mere adornments, educational researchers recognize their potential to positively influence learning outcomes (Eisner, 2002; Winner & Hetland, 2007). References Eisner, E. The Arts and the Creation of Mind. Yale University Press. Winner, E., & Hetland, L. Teachers College Press. Dana Foundation.

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Epic Ways to Celebrate Pi Day

The CoolCatTeacher

Outside the world of Maths, Chris is married to Elaine, is dad to Daisy, Heidi and Logan (born in perfect arithmetic progression in 2007, 2008 and 2009), plays piano in Jiggered Ceilidh Band ([link] and is a follower of Jesus.

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

Doug Levin

This change remained in appropriations language from FY 2007 through FY 2011. FY 2007 $273,100,000 (President Bush’s request: $0). “ FY 2008 $267,500,000 (President Bush’s request: $0). National Educational Technology Trends Study: Local-Level Data Summary (SRI International, 2008).

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14 Examples Of Innovation In Higher Education

TeachThought - Learn better.

Comparing an unsupported MOOC from 2008 to an in-person college experience isn’t apples to apples. Swanger’s article continues: The 2008 recession had a devastating impact on the US economy; and, higher education was not insulated from that impact. So how bad is public funding for higher education?

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