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On information privilege and information equity

NeverEndingSearch

Access to an effective school library program is one example of information privilege. The absence of access is one symptom of information poverty. In an SLJ post from way back in 2009, I faced an experience that painfully amplified that chasm on a local level. No librarian pointed to them.

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How Family Engagement Leads to Student Success

Waterford

Find out what family engagement is, how to nurture it, and how to create a community built on family-teacher relationships in your school. Involvement includes family participation in school events or activities, while teachers provide learning resources and information about their student’s grades. What is Family Engagement?

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How to Promote Additive Bilingualism over Subtractive Bilingualism in the Classroom

Waterford

How to Encourage Additive Bilingualism. Theory and Research in Education, 2009, 7(2), pp. Second language acquisition – essential information. Here’s how it works. The post How to Promote Additive Bilingualism over Subtractive Bilingualism in the Classroom appeared first on Waterford.org. and Deveau, K.

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How to Prevent the Summer Slide and Help Reduce Educational Inequality

Waterford

Inform parents about summer learning loss and provide them with a few ideas for them to practice math and reading with their students from home.[3]. Journal of Education for Students Placed at Risk, 2009, 14(2), pp. The post How to Prevent the Summer Slide and Help Reduce Educational Inequality appeared first on Waterford.org.

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Self-Regulation in Blended Learning Environments

Catlin Tucker

However, students are unlikely to develop these skills in learning environments where they are positioned as passive receivers of information. Education and Information Technologies , 22 (4), 1395-1454. Theory into Practice , 41 (2), 64-70. Van Laer, S., & Elen, J.

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How Family Engagement Leads to Student Success

Waterford

Families understand their child’s needs, strengths, and areas of growth and use that understanding to inform the strategies educators use. ” Recognizing and Addressing Barriers to Engagement Teachers and administrators must be aware of significant barriers as they determine how to involve families in the classroom. Sources: 1.

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Kidwind Celebrates Top Renewable Energy Innovations From Students At The 2023 National Kidwind Challenge

eSchool News

Since the first competition in 2009, the KidWind Challenge and its partners have successfully implemented events in 42 states, with roughly 50,000 students competing in 400 events across the country. For more information about the KidWind Challenge, visit www.kidwind.org/challenge. and Mexico over the course of six months.

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