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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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5 Ways to Build Reading Stamina in Adolescent Students

The CoolCatTeacher

In the show, I talked about teacher Emily Hardeman (@ EmilyBHardeman ) sharing her story of kids loving the reading intervention group she's created for them. She has published articles in the Wisconsin English Journal and has spoken at state and national conferences on aspects of secondary literacy. May 20, 2016. 12 Comments.

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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.” Wairimu, M.J.,

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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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My Educator Journey with Micro-credentials

Digital Promise

As a secondary science teacher in Wayne County, a tight-knit rural community in southwest Tennessee, I know most of my students beyond the classroom. Although completing a micro-credential is autonomous work by definition, I continually feel connected to a group of learners throughout the process.

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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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ASCD 2016: Making Observations More Meaningful Using Video with Classroom Teachers Across the State

Edthena

This was part of the self-reflection and group video discussion. Then the group — two teachers and one coach — gathered for another video conference to debrief from the cycle. “I was a science teacher for eighteen years, secondary science teacher,” Suzanne said. Everyone provided comments on the video.

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