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The differences among ESL program models — Part I
Douglas Magrath EducationWhat drives the program choices for language students? In theory, it should be the needs and abilities of these students, an understanding of language learning along with different cultures as well as the available resources such as labs, libraries and computer-assisted instruction.
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The IEP tests said my son was fine
Alyssa Skolnick EducationWhen my son "Z" was in kindergarten, I started noticing he wasn't on the same level academically as his fraternal twin brother. He seemed to have trouble with reading. He couldn't remember certain words even after having seen them repeatedly. He kept reversing certain letters, such as b and d. He couldn't pronounce certain sounds, such as r's and p's. And while reading, he kept adding letters to words that weren't there.
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How to apply growth mindset in schools
Brian Stack EducationAll month, #growthmindset has been trending on Twitter. It started when Stanford University psychologist Carol Dweck highlighted the topic in a general session talk at the 2016 ASCD Annual Conference and Exhibit Show in Atlanta. In fact, Education Week has made available the above video of Dweck's entire 60-minute talk, entitled "The Journey to a Growth Mindset."
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School nutrition can get a kick‑start with breakfast
Bob Kowalski EducationThe school nutrition focus has long been on school lunches, but children's breakfast is gaining some attention lately. The results in participation and performance are encouraging. When the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) implemented national school lunch standards in 2012, the aim was to reduce childhood obesity. The move targeted saturated fats, trans fats and sodium, and mandated that fruits and vegetables be available to students every day at school.
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The surprising connection between heart rate and wisdom
Dorothy L. Tengler Science & TechnologyAccording to Aristotle, "Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom." Although wisdom may be difficult to define, people generally recognize it when they encounter it. Most psychologists agree wisdom involves an integration of knowledge, experience and deep understanding that incorporates tolerance for the uncertainties of life as well as its ups and downs. That said, researchers now believe wisdom is a matter of both heart and mind, touting that fluctuations in our heartbeats may, in fact, affect our wisdom.
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Fostering growth mindset with English learners
Erick Herrmann EducationIncreasingly, the topics of growth mindset and grit have entered schools and classrooms across the country. Based on the work of Carol Dweck, educators have been studying and discussing how to help students develop a stance of growth and perseverance — as opposed to a fixed mindset, where people see ability and skills as innate.
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K-12 schools shifting focus toward environmental studies
Bambi Majumdar EducationDominion Resources, an energy company based in Virginia, recently announced a plan for $1 million in educational grants. The grants will focus on outstanding environment, energy and workforce development programs in K-12 schools within the company's geographic footprint.
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Survey: Encouraging news about pest control at child care centers
Michelle Andreetta EducationWhether it's from pest management professionals advising center directors and landlords, the Internet or the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR), the message about being mindful when considering pest control methods in California child care centers is clearly being heard, a 2013 survey by DPR has revealed.
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What makes a great professor these days?
Linchi Kwok EducationI was on WeChat the other day, having a conversation with some high school alumni in a closed-group setting. The chat app operates in China and is similar in function to WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger. A friend shared a brief story that was supposed to be "chicken soup for the soul."
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You’ve got your students in groups — now what?
Savanna Flakes EducationStudies have documented the effectiveness of using cooperative learning to increase academic achievement for students with and without disabilities. Results of these studies show students who regularly participate in meaningful cooperative learning activities have higher achievement and greater retention than students who work in a more individual way.
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