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Connecting SEL with Academic Achievement to Achieve True Education Equity

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This article was modified and published by eSchool News. Smith began his tenure as superintendent of Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) on July 1, 2016 and is now in his second term as superintendent. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST. About the Presenters.

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Isn’t it time to stop Wikipedia shaming?

NeverEndingSearch

Among the results common to the choices presented to all students in the study was a Wikipedia article on the subject of the simulation, the impact of the Burmese Python on the habitat of the Everglades. Elementary think alouds. Elementary think alouds. Student simulation tasks (RSIC study). Note the binary approach.

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Rethinking Grading and Assessment Practices – Part 1 – Why Change?

The Principal of Change

When I read this article from NPR on “High-paying jobs that don’t need a college degree,” I was struck by this statement in particular: “The challenge is that in many cases it’s become the fallback. 2016, 2018, and 2022. Do you think college will go on sale in the next few years? Probably not.

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8 Ways to Help New Teachers Thrive (and Veteran Teachers Too!)

The CoolCatTeacher

In their July 14, 2019 article “ Why Teachers Quit ,” We Are Teachers summarizes, “A recent study by the Learning Policy Institute shows that if a teacher receives mentoring, collaboration, and extra resources, and is part of a strong teacher network, first-year turnover is cut by more than half. We have to help and encourage each other.

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Charters felt pressured to promise miraculous progress — but none met the targets

The Hechinger Report

In 2008, a few years after Hurricane Katrina, school officials in Louisiana asked aspiring charter-school leader Andrew Shahan to consider taking over the failing Dr. Charles Drew Elementary School in New Orleans’ Upper 9th Ward. Related: When a hyped school model proves difficult to replicate.

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3 ways to join the 40 Hour Teacher Workweek Club at no cost to you

The Cornerstone for Teachers

Access to elementary and secondary private Facebook groups where I–and hundreds of other teachers—share ideas and answer questions. The project must be fully funded by December 31st, 2016, in order for you to join with the January cohort. We will take scholarship submissions through November 15th, 2016.

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Strategies for Culturally Responsive Teaching

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This article was modified and published by eSchool News. She taught eighth grade language arts and reading to military-connected children at Faith Middle School in Fort Benning, Georgia, has been an elementary school assistant principal, and is now a professional development specialist. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING.