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Leading Through Windows and Mirrors

A Principal's Reflections

Be proactive when it comes to eliciting praise so that proper credit is given to those who are playing their part to ensure success for the system. Research has found that people are reluctant to admit they have failed because of a general desire to avoid negative social evaluation and disapproval from others (Leary, 2007). Brock, S.E.,

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Engineers Week Feb. 18-24

Ask a Tech Teacher

Since 2007, the number of engineering grads nationwide has shot up 33%. The content presented in this blog are the result of creative imagination and not intended for use, reproduction, or incorporation into any artificial intelligence training or machine learning systems without prior written consent from the author.”

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How The English Language Learning System Is Failing in America

TeachThought - Learn better.

How The English Language Learning System Is Failing in America. During my seven years of teaching at Raven Elementary in the Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS), I saw a significant increase in the number of Hispanic students and ELL students, so I know the shortcomings of our system firsthand. Support Your ELL in a Flawed System.

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Use these 5 learner-centered models to inspire educators

eSchool News

Conventional schooling often leaves students disillusioned, questioning their intelligence and value as it is framed by a system that needs an overhaul. Virtual Learning Academy Charter School : The Virtual Learning Academy Charter School (VLACS) is a statewide virtual school created in 2007 that serves K–12 learners throughout New Hampshire.

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‘Faculty Told Me They Hated It.’ When an Academic-Alert System Backfires—Twice.

Edsurge

The North Florida college first introduced an early-alert system in the mid-2000s. The first early-alert effort at the college, which serves around 12,000 students, was built into the college’s existing student record system, called Integrow, and focused specifically on first-time college students and those in developmental-education courses.

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Full

Dangerously Irrelevant

Which is why it was so gratifying to receive notice yesterday from the University of Colorado system that I was promoted to Full Professor (aka ‘Professor’). This second path would be me, of course.

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OPINION: A New York model helps community college students reach their goals

The Hechinger Report

The ASAP model was designed in 2007 to address institutional barriers to student success, particularly for CUNY’s low-income students. A core feature of the strategy is to invite state higher education system leaders to create ASAP replication programs in their states’ community colleges.

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