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How to Promote Family Engagement During the First Weeks of School

Waterford

From introduction letters to parent-teacher conferences , you have plenty of opportunities to boost family engagement during the first few months of school. Getting the Most Out of Parent-Teacher Conferences. Parent-teacher conferences usually occur during the end of the first quarter of the year. Sources : 1. Wairimu, M.J.,

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5 Ways to Build Reading Stamina in Adolescent Students

The CoolCatTeacher

On February 5, 2022, the Literacy Matters Conference will happen online. Register for the Free Literacy Matters Conference. She has published articles in the Wisconsin English Journal and has spoken at state and national conferences on aspects of secondary literacy. Action step 5 Join online conversations.

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A Gullible Population Is a National Security Issue

The CoolCatTeacher

Social media has not shown an ability to “self correct” perhaps because by its very nature, the responses can only be positive and thus, there is no self-correcting mechanism built into its algorithm. Below are some of the ads that you may have seen on social media that were released as being traced back to Russian origin.

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New Mexico’s Middle College High School Selects Discovery Education’s Pivot Interactives to Support Student Science Explorations

eSchool News

Operated in partnership with University of New Mexico-Gallup, MCHS provides a seamless educational continuum that benefits students as they move from high school to their post-secondary goals. Discovery Education is honored to be selected to support learning in the Middle College High School,” said Karen Sommerhauser, M.Ed.,

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Arkansas’ LISA Academy Renews Partnership with Global Edtech Leader Supporting Student Success

eSchool News

Established in 2004, all 11 schools across the state are accredited by the Arkansas Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Little Scholars of Arkansas (LISA) Academy is a tuition-free public charter school with a comprehensive STEM-focused college preparatory program.

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Virtual Reality and Learning Mini-Conference on March 29th: Accepted Sessions (and Keynotes) Announcement!

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Our first Library 2.022 mini-conference: " Virtual Reality and Learning: Leading the Way ," will be held online (and for free) on Tuesday, March 29th, 2022. conference events, which are designed to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing among information professionals worldwide. Please also join this Library 2.0 YouTube channel.

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The Journey to Becoming an Author

A Principal's Reflections

This should never have happened either as I was convinced that any and all social media tools were a complete waste of my time and would not lead to any improvement in professional practice. Social media not only gave us the inspiration but also empowered us to take action. My first thought was, “Heck no! I am no author.”