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How to direct a districtwide tech transformation on a budget

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Beginning a technological evolution When I first became an administrator in the 2013-14 school year, I started a coding initiative. Some teachers also felt like we were telling them how to teach. We can (and will!) always hope for more funding. I stressed that the change wasn’t about the technology, but about our scholars.

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How to Help Your Students Learn Healthy Communication Skills

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As they listen, teachers can also show students how to be judgment-free listeners. This is also helpful by modeling for students how to be good listeners to their peers. Classroom activities like reflective writing in journals is a great way to teach communication skills to PreK, elementary, or secondary students.

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Kindergarten math is often too basic. Here’s why that’s a problem

The Hechinger Report

In Molly Long’s kindergarten class at Burrus Elementary in Hendersonville, Tenn., Research shows that many kindergarteners learn early on how to count and recognize basic shapes — two areas that make up the majority of kindergarten math content. Two kindergarten students at Hilltop Elementary in Aston, Pennsylvania.,

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How to Use the Dual Capacity-Building Framework to Strengthen Family Empowerment

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Since its initial publication in 2013, this framework has become a renowned model for developing better school communities through family and teacher empowerment. Analysis of Parental Involvement and Self-Esteem on Secondary School Students in Kieni West Sub-County, Nyeri County, Kenya. El Nokali, N.E., Bachman, H.J., Henderson, A.,

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Culturally Responsive Teaching: Tips and Strategies for Educators

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9,16] If educators are unaware how to teach and support multicultural students, they will fail to reach a significant portion of their school. Yet, there is hope: over 96% of elementary school teachers view culturally responsive teaching as important when working with diverse students.[7] Hosea Plays On by Kathleen M.

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How Differentiated Instruction Can Help You Reach Every Student in Class

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How to Differentiate Instruction in Your Classroom. Guidelines to assist the implementation of differentiated learning activities in South African secondary schools. International Journal of Inclusive Education, 2013, 17(1), pp. Examples of How to Differentiate Instruction in the Classroom. NYUSteinhardt Staff.

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How to help principals do a better job? Train their bosses

The Hechinger Report

Half of all principals quit during their third year , and districts nationwide are trying to figure out how to better support principals and improve their effectiveness. A group of secondary network superintendents debrief after a visit to a classroom at a middle school in Oakland. Photo: Jackie Mader. Smith asked.