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Steps That Administrators Can Take to Address Secondary Trauma Stress

Insight Education Group

Schools are realizing the very real presence of Secondary Trauma Stress (STS). Secondary Trauma Stress or compassion fatigue is defined by the National Child Traumatic Stress Network as the “emotional duress that results when an individual hears about the firsthand trauma experiences of another. Lighten the load for educators.

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Educator Voice Is Essential to Meeting Today’s Challenges. Here’s How We’re Highlighting It.

Edsurge

Earlier this month, two education researchers revealed an unsettling (though perhaps unsurprising) truth about today’s educators in an article here on EdSurge. Often, that means trying new and innovative approaches quickly, meeting students where they are. Stephen Noonoo, K-12 editor.

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Inquiry Hub Secondary School – Confluence and Influence

Pair-a-dimes for Your Thoughts

Confluence and Influence – Inquiry Hub Secondary School. Background: The 2018-2019 school year is Inquiry Hub Secondary’s 7th year since it was founded. Here are the original courses and the updates to meet the new BC curriculum requirements: Original Courses. Foundations of Inquiry 11 – BAA Course (2012).

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Writing Strategies for an Extended Essay in the IB Program

Ask a Tech Teacher

The requirements guide discussions to ensure the article meets the standards for successful research. The independent, self-directed piece of research is a 4,000-word article. Use them to compose and format the article. Below are some tips to help you produce a well-argued article from the draft to the final stage.

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Why These Educators Meet Regularly to Align Instruction with Mind, Brain, and Education Research

Edsurge

To my surprise, people were interested and they voted to meet before school at 7 a.m. For our first meeting,15 of us—including elementary and secondary teachers, learning coaches, specialists and our head of school—came together before the start of school. I unofficially named the PLC “NeuroNIST” and planned our first session.

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Post-Secondary Options That Will Let You Work From Home

EdNews Daily

Some employers require showing up to the office for periodic meetings, but many companies hold meetings over Skype or similar channels. Here’s another article you might like: Are You Ready To Teach Online From Home Across Cultures? Working from home can be done full-time or as a side hustle. . Translation and Localization.

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Today's CTE Investments Help Boost Students' Success

EdTech Magazine

There is a renewed focus on CTE amid broader debates about the value of college and the student debt crisis as well as the need for viable post-secondary alternatives. MORE FROM EDTECH: Read about the roles educators play in meeting the demand for cybersecurity experts. Demand for Post-Secondary Options Drives CTE Investment.

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