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3 Ways Big Data Can Soften the Campus Dropout Crisis

EdNews Daily

Guest Article Written By: Bob La Loggia. Instead of tossing mortarboards into the air come June, these non-graduates face a rocky climb in the job force, where they scramble to make up for their educational gaps. The “soft” predictors, those subtle hints that are precursors to student dropout. Click to tweet.

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How Childhood Experiences Contribute to the Education-Health Link

Digital Promise

This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article. The interconnection between education and health is well established. Trends in efforts to quit smoking also vary by educational level. Take, for example, smoking.

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Teacher dropouts

The Innovative Educator

Editor''s note: This is a living post to which I will continue adding the stories of teacher dropouts as they are brought to my attention. Fast forward 20 years and we have Kris Nielsen''s letter published in the Washington Post in an article called, " Letter from disgusted teacher: I quit." To rob them of true educational experiences.

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How districts can proactively protect against school shootings

eSchool News

Key points: Students and educators report feeling increasingly unsafe in their schools A school safety plan should include both reactive and proactive measures See related article: 4 considerations for school safety solutions The U.S. continues to grapple with its gun-related violence problem as new shootings make headlines every day.

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How does an intelligent learning platform help teachers create a truly personalized learning environment?

Neo LMS

Personalized learning is currently emerging as one of the biggest trends in education. So, how can educational institutions offer a personalized learning environment for students without having to divide them into smaller groups based on their interests and level and get a separate teacher for each group? What is personalized learning?

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School Cellphone Use Contracts Can Reduce Bullying

EdNews Daily

The Washington Post reported (July 16, 2019) that a report filed by the National Center for Education Statistics, that online bullying and texting is the rise among middle and high school students. Schools have a responsibility to children and parents but have a larger responsibility to educate. What can schools do? About the Author.

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How is STEM Education Shaping the Future of our Science Classes?

EdNews Daily

Guest article written by Barbara Mascareno-Shaw. As more school districts focus on STEM education, there is room to improve. What is STEM education? STEM education promotes a realm of benefits. Educators, parents, and communities can emerge students into STEM opportunities. Promoting STEM Education Awareness.

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