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Kindergarten Kindness Superheroes and the DNA of Kindergarteners

The CoolCatTeacher

She also shares how she surveys student’s DNA (dreams, needs, and abilities) and a touching story about the impact this has on the classroom. The company who sponsored it compensated me via cash payment, gift, or something else of value to include a reference to their product.

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Survey: More Americans Believe Research Universities Drive Innovation than Startups or Government

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A new survey from the University of Chicago’s Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation shows that 71 percent of Americans believe research universities play a major role in driving innovation in the United States. In contrast, 53 percent of survey respondents said the same for startups.

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How to Unleash Student Motivation to Succeed

The CoolCatTeacher

Mindset Survey [Chris mentioned in the show]. VIA Strength Assessments Survey [mentioned in show]. The company who sponsored it compensated me via cash payment, gift, or something else of value to include a reference to their product. This company has no impact on the editorial content of the show.

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How to Build a High-Functioning Remote Team for Your Edtech Company

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Employees report higher productivity , greater efficiency and less stress , while companies can benefit from lower real estate costs and an expanded talent pool. My former company, Big Universe ( now acquired ) was a fully-virtual operation. We were small, but often credited for operating like a nimble, large company.

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Most Parents Think Teachers Are Fully Prepared to Deliver Science of Reading-Aligned Instruction; Educators Are Less Optimistic

eSchool News

BOSTON – A national survey of over 800 U.S. However, Lexia’s own nationwide survey of educators[2] found that only 27% of educators felt the same. “And when it comes to the science of reading, the disconnect between parents’ perception of teachers’ readiness and teachers’ feelings of preparedness is rather extreme.

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8 Ways to Teach Financial Literacy

The CoolCatTeacher

A two-year nationwide survey of 2,500 students taking the course showed knowledge gains in 90% of the students taking this free course. Startup to IPO – Students help take a company from startup to Initial Public Offering (IPO) as students take the role of a consultant.

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?What to Think About When You're Surveying Students

Edsurge

A survey may be your answer. Surveys are a great way to collect information from a lot of people in a fairly straightforward manner. While there are plenty of online survey tools educators can use, effective surveys can also be done in pencil-and-paper formats. Is a survey right in your situation? This is critical.

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