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University Scholars Plant Seeds In a New Field of Study: Early Childhood Policy

Edsurge

They’ve made 12 modules, four syllabi for upper-level bachelor’s or master’s courses, and several handbooks for guiding faculty and creating internship programs. They’re not stopping at resources, though. To share open-access resources like these, the initiative is currently seeking proposals to design a digital platform to host materials.

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Why Teacher Self-Care Matters and How to Practice Self-Care in Your School

Waterford

Now that you understand how self-care can help you reach your potential as a teacher, you may also want to use group self-care activities in class. Try journaling or having group discussions about how your students are feeling about a certain topic and what that means to them.[2]. Occupational Outlook Handbook: High School Teachers.

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REINVENTING.SCHOOL Live Show Today - The Exploding Trend of "Pandemic Pods" and Micro-Schools #reinventingschool #learningrevolution

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

This week, REINVENTING SCHOOL focuses on the spectacular rise in interest in pod schools--small groups of students studying with one or more teachers in an environment that is both similar to, and different from, traditional school. My Child Hates School and The Micro-School Builder’s Handbook. Ring, M.Ed.

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Bullied by the badge?

The Hechinger Report

But according to a group of parents, it has a more sinister side: school-based police officers are arresting a rising number of teenagers, most of whom are black. The group circulated a petition, calling for an end to “excessive and inappropriate” use of law enforcement.

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The newest form of school discipline: Kicking kids out of class and into virtual learning

The Hechinger Report

In Toppenish School District in Washington State, serving Yakima County, however, the transfer of a student to online learning for 10 to 20 school days is used as a top-tier disciplinary sanction, according to its student handbook. The district did not respond to requests for comment. “I

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Critical Guidelines for Ensuring Data Privacy in Districts

edWeb.net

Also, using various communications platforms and resources such as the district website, student and staff handbooks, and newsletters to parents can ensure that all stakeholders align with district policies. Keep instructional impacts in the picture. Responsive, responsible privacy administration and management mitigate risk.

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How Strategic Thinking and Planning Make for Improved Behavior

edWeb.net

If It’s Tier 1 attendance, the goal is enhanced classroom management the student advocacy team supports. The district uses Educators Handbook to track and report behavior data, enabling the PBIS building facilitator to identify where incidents typically occur and what students are not responding to.