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How one district has diversified its advanced math classes — without the controversy

The Hechinger Report

Elsewhere, concerns about who gets access to advanced math have led districts to end the tracking of students into different math classes by perceived ability or to remove accelerated classes altogether in the name of equity. Since 2016, the diversity of students enrolled in the district’s advanced math courses has increased.

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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. Indicator 6: Elementary and Secondary Enrollment. September 2016. First, consider your privilege and be mindful of any subconscious biases.[11] Teaching and Teacher Education, October 2007, 23(7), pp. February 2019.

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2016 Global Education Conference Starts Sunday - Important Information!

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

The final live training is on Saturday, which you can access through the training page. Our founding sponsor International Education Resources Network (IEARN) will continue to support us for the 2016 Global Education Conference. Volunteering + Advisory Board - We Need You! Provincial Dumping Ground or Global Oasis?

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Parenting in the Screen Time Era

EdTechTeam

In October 2016, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) updated its recommendation and guidelines for “Screen Time” use for children and adolescents. The revised AAP guidelines now focus on support and guidance for parents about how to use technology responsibly with children of all ages. What is screen time ?

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Low-income districts find ways to help students make music

The Hechinger Report

At Rogers Middle School, 92 percent meet that same federal guideline for poverty and 66 percent play a musical instrument. The percentage of secondary school teachers who specialize in art or music instruction grew from 6.7 That figure jumps to 96 percent in wealthier districts, according to the 2016 NAEP survey.

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What role should a teacher play in choosing books kids read?

The Cornerstone for Teachers

I’m also limited by my experience as a secondary teacher; these conversations have less controversy in lower elementary, though discussions about appropriateness do surface more commonly in the upper elementary/middle school transition. Maybe you’re angry about book bans. Maybe you’re fed up with trigger warnings or content warnings.

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Planning for the Total Cost of Edtech Initiatives

edWeb.net

Using CoSN’s blueprint for smart IT decisions as a guideline, the three superintendents explained how to align priorities, and balance choice with cost and outcomes to creative sustainable programs. Department of Education Secretary in October 2016. In the fall of 2016 Ann co-authored and published Life Lessons in Leadership.

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