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How to Use the Dual Capacity-Building Framework to Strengthen Family Empowerment

Waterford

2] The Southwest Educational Development Laboratory (SEDL) in a case study on the dual capacity-building framework found that when the family-teacher connection was prioritized, reading and math scores improved by 9% and 18%, respectively.[5]. These academic improvements aren’t just limited to one student, either. Wairimu, M.J.,

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Unleashing Metacognition: The Power of See, Think, Wonder

Catlin Tucker

In a series of blogs, I’ll be exploring each thinking routine and providing suggestions for how teachers across grade levels can harness the power of these thinking routines with students. At its core, the routine starts with the fundamental act of “seeing.”

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How a Two-Generation Approach Can Build Success for Students and Families

Waterford

Let’s look at what the two-generation approach to learning is and how to put it to work in your classroom. How to Practice the Two-Generation Approach in Schools. Two Generations Together: Case Studies from Head Start.” How Does Poverty Influence Learning?” National Association of Secondary School Principals.

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Give me some credit, please! (Exploring plagiarism through a series of clever case studies by Jen)

NeverEndingSearch

Designed as a professional development experience for secondary teachers, Jen’s workshop has school-wide value for opening conversations about academic honesty. Jen describes the thinking behind the workshop: As a social studies teacher, students’ plagiarism was always an issue for me. So I asked for permission.

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Designing Classrooms Fit for Early Learners

Edsurge

We collaborated with the district over the course of a year to outline their needs and vision for how they’d like to serve their community. This involved facility visits to understand how they use their current space, case study tours of inspirational facilities, and identifying key stakeholders.

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How to Use the Triple E Framework for Edtech Evaluations

The CoolCatTeacher

Episode 794 - The 10 Minute Teacher Podcast How to Use the Triple E Framework for Edtech Evaluations Dr. Liz Kolb, clinical associate professor of education technologies at The University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, MI. Instructional design and how students learn is most important. How to Learn More About the Triple E Framework.

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Teacher Development Research Review: Keys to Educator Success

Digital Promise

Active learning : Teachers apply new knowledge and receive feedback, with ongoing data to reflect how teaching practices influence student learning over time. Deeper knowledge of content and how to teach it : Training teachers solely in new techniques and behaviors will not work.

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