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

The Hechinger Report

Sixth grade teacher Kelly Woodfin works with a small group of students, including Zoe, during an advanced math class in Tulsa, Okla. The school district now uses multiple pathways to get more students, especially those from underrepresented groups, into its accelerated courses. But the district remains committed to its changes.

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Will new standards improve elementary science education?

The Hechinger Report

Science could be considered the perfect elementary school subject. Most elementary school teachers have little scientific background and many say they feel unprepared to teach the subject well, according to a national survey of science and mathematics education conducted by a North Carolina research firm in 2012.

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Building Connections Between Home and School through Family-Teacher Partnerships

Waterford

Instead of using your school’s parent-teacher association as a group that just “helps” with administrative projects, give families opportunities to weigh in on school events or issues. An Analysis of Parental Involvement and Self-Esteem on Secondary School Students in Kieni West Sub-County, Nyeri County, Kenya.” Nokali, N.E.E.,

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How Parent Empowerment Can Change Your Classroom for the Better

Waterford

8] Additionally, one study found that when parents are involved in schools, their children are more likely to graduate from high school and attend post-secondary education.[9]. 7] Instead of using your school’s parent-teacher association as a group that “helps” with administrative projects, allow them to weigh in on school events or issues.[5]

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How Teachers Can Just Work 40 Hours a Week?

The CoolCatTeacher

You can join now through July 6, 2016. (Will open again December 26 – January 4.). When the year is up, they will never be charged again and will have continued access to the Facebook group and all club materials. We’ll first start talking about target number of hours to work for the 2016-2017 school year in October.

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9 Key Classroom Management Skills Backed up with Research

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Example: A teacher may establish a daily routine that includes a clear agenda on the board, designated times for individual work, group activities, and a consistent process for submitting assignments. Student-Centered and Teacher-Centered Classroom Management: A Case Study of Three Elementary Teachers. link] Garrett, T. KOUNIN, J.

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Will New Standards Improve Elementary Science Education?

MindShift

Science could be considered the perfect elementary school subject. Most elementary school teachers have little scientific background and many say they feel unprepared to teach the subject well, according to a national survey of science and mathematics education conducted by a North Carolina research firm in 2012.