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Providing feedback to English learners: Why, when and how
Erick Herrmann EducationWe learn by doing. More specifically, we learn by being taught, then practicing a skill or concept, receiving feedback on our progress to correct errors and reinforce what we are doing well, and finally continuing on our own once we are proficient.
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Inclusion Corner: Begin with co-planning
Savanna Flakes EducationCo-teaching implemented with fidelity has a profound impact on a range of learners with and without disabilities from a variety of cultures. Co-teaching is often characterized as a "marriage" between a general education and a specialist.
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Which are the most educated cities in the US — and why?
Bambi Majumdar EducationAs education policies are being reviewed across the country, a recent survey conducted by WalletHub shows us the most educated cities in the U.S. and their not-so-fortunate counterparts. It presents a clear picture of which states and schools districts have been more focused and whose efforts have paid off. The final picture depicts Ann Arbor, home of University of Michigan, to be the winner.
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Is math a universal language or a foreign language for ELLs?
Holly Hansen-Thomas EducationWhat do you think? When asked this question, most educators will fall on one side of the coin or another. There is evidence to support the fact that mathematics is indeed universal. But at the same time, there are irrefutable challenges that English language learners (ELLs) encounter when learning math through English — for them a foreign or second language.
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Who is responsible for IEP goals?
Pamela Hill EducationAs the beginning of autumn appears, public school is well underway for the more than 2 million students identified with learning disabilities in the United States. These students are being instructed by teachers whose responsibility is to assist them in meeting their Individual Education Plan (IEP) goals.
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21st century twist: Video gaming now belongs in the classroom
Brian Stack EducationMy two oldest sons — Brady (age 9) and Cameron (age 7) — are addicted to the video game Minecraft. If my wife Erica and I didn't heavily limit their time using it, it is quite possible they would spend days on end building new worlds in this interactive game.
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What we talk about when we talk about best practices
Debra Josephson Abrams EducationIf you are part of an ESL program assessing your curriculum through a best practices lens, an institution looking to establish a best practices ESL program, or a teacher looking to work in a best practices program, what should you look for? In a series of articles, we'll examine elements that constitute a best practices program. Today, we begin with curriculum.
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‘Yes Means Yes’ law means far more than simply preventing rape
Lauren Swan Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityWomen often feel like they are in a constant uphill battle when it comes to rape culture. Now, thanks to Gov. Jerry Brown and California's new "Yes Means Yes" legislation, these situations are changing, making it possible for women to breathe a little easier.
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The advantages of speaking to citizens in their own language
Bill Hindle Civil & GovernmentRecognizing bilingual skills through language pay has become a standardized component of many federal government agencies' practices, including the Departments of State, Defense and Homeland Security. Such policies increase the ability of the organization to effectively serve its citizens, and they represent sound HR practices.
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Texas is paving the way for online education
Bambi Majumdar EducationIn an ongoing effort to expand access to education across the country — both K-12 and higher levels — special focus is being paid to online education. And a recent study, "The Best States for Online College Students 2014" by OnlineColleges.com, ranks Texas as the national leader in online education with Washington coming in as a close second.
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