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As states adopt science of reading, one group calls for better teacher training, curriculum

eSchool News

A new report from the National Council on Teacher Quality finds that half of states don’t set specific standards telling teacher prep programs what future educators should know about teaching reading, and 28 states cede their authority over teacher prep programs to outside accrediting agencies with vague guidelines.

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The School Hall Pass Is Going Digital. Is That a Good Thing?

Edsurge

“One concern I have is, once we start tracking kids throughout their day, is there already in place specific guidelines for what is considered worthy of disciplinary action and what is not?” She worries that absent such clear guidelines, the new data could be used to unfairly target students based on the biases of officials.

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Your Social Media Guidelines in One Sentence

The Principal of Change

With that happening, many administrators are rushing to make a list of policies and guidelines to ensure that teachers are using the medium wisely. Yet the more policies and guidelines we have, the more we deter people from using social media. To me, your social media guidelines can be summed up in one sentence.

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

Waterford

Since its initial publication in 2013, this framework has become a renowned model for developing better school communities through family and teacher empowerment. 5] This means that the framework is best used as a guideline for responding to individual school or district needs.

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EdmodoCon 2013 Guest Post #5: J. Karabinas

Baker's B.Y.O.D.

Of course, establishing guidelines for appropriate use is extremely important, especially so students and teachers have an understanding about the platform’s purpose and that you will not be sitting at your computer all night at the students’ disposal! We still have a lot to learn, but for now, I will add it to my toolkit.

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Culturally Responsive Teaching: Tips and Strategies for Educators

Waterford

5] Keep these tips in mind as guidelines that you can adjust based on your students’ individual needs. Curriculum Inquiry, 2013, 43(1), pp. Urban Education, 2013, 48(4), pp. Interdisciplinary Journal of Teaching and Learning, 2013, 3(2), pp. First, consider your privilege and be mindful of any subconscious biases.[11]

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How Differentiated Instruction Can Help You Reach Every Student in Class

Waterford

Guidelines to assist the implementation of differentiated learning activities in South African secondary schools. International Journal of Inclusive Education, 2013, 17(1), pp. The Clearing House: A Journal of Educational Strategies, Issues, and Ideas, 2014, 87(1), pp.