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A Teacher’s Guide to Toxic Stress in the Classroom

Waterford

Read on to learn what toxic stress is and how it can impact a student’s physical and mental well-being. 12] For that reason, it can be helpful to focus your classroom goals on learning and growth rather than on grades alone. Also, add some social-emotional learning (SEL) lessons to your curriculum alongside academic curriculum.

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How well does your state support children with dyslexia?

The Hechinger Report

Kindergartners in an Ohio classroom learning letters. But public schools are failing to identify or treat dyslexia, even though there are proven ways to help kids with dyslexia learn to read. They pushed a new bill in 2017 that required all students to be screened for dyslexia at the end of kindergarten and first grade.

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OPINION: How one city removed the police from schools, and why others should follow

The Hechinger Report

She was in tears as we spoke, sobbing because the place where she was supposed to feel safe and protected to focus on learning was now putting her in danger. Forty-five percent of public schools nationwide had at least one SRO in the 2017-18 school year. When she exited, he followed her back to her classroom with a hand on his gun.

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From Testing to Transformational Change with Pam Moran

The CoolCatTeacher

From Testing to Triumphant Learning with Pam Moran. Pam: One of the things that’s pretty interesting since the last time we talked, Vicki, is that I was part of a group originally in 2010 that started lobbying of superintendents. Listen Now. Listen to the show on iTunes or Stitcher. Stream by clicking here. Enhanced Transcript.

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A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 38 Edition)

Doug Levin

Like so many others , I’ve made new friends and learned so very much, but I’m not sure what the future may hold. A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 38 Edition). It’s not you, dear Twitter, it’s me. I’m having some trust issues and just need some space. Strong opinions may be weakly held.

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A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 38 Edition)

Doug Levin

Like so many others , I’ve made new friends and learned so very much, but I’m not sure what the future may hold. A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 38 Edition). It’s not you, dear Twitter, it’s me. I’m having some trust issues and just need some space. Strong opinions may be weakly held.

EdTech 150
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Mini-Conference for Small, Rural, and Independent Libraries - Wednesday, June 17th #library20

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Jennifer’s background includes over 10 years working for OCLC where she honed her skills in library advocacy, marketing and public relations. While at OCLC Jennifer helped to develop and then manage the Geek the Library advocacy program. Kemper is a dedicated advocate for education and learning for people of all ages and backgrounds.