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Pros and cons of Common Core State Standards
Bambi Majumdar EducationAs the name suggests, Common Core State Standards mean an even and consistent educational standard across the country that will pave the way for equal learning opportunities. However, the Common Core State Standards have faced a lot of opposition ever since they were announced.
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ELL student population increases, obstacles and achievement
Beth Crumpler EducationWith the increase of ELL populations in U.S. schools, there has been a continued disparity and increase in the academic performance gaps of ELLs compared to their non-ELL peers. The increase in the academic performance gap has contributed to higher school dropout rates among ELLs.
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But what can they do? Measuring English proficiency in real-world situations
Sandy Cutshall EducationTrust — but verify. We trust that English language learners are gaining something through their studies, but how do we verify what they actually can do with their language skills? We may believe that a job candidate has the language ability to take a certain position, but where is the proof?
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Preventing gun violence in schools
Mark Bond Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityGun violence is a major social issue in America, and schools and university campuses have become targets of this gun violence. In recent years, dozens of students, faculty and staff have become victims of this gun violence while on campus, and the loss of life and serious injuries have been devastating to our communities.
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Quality performance assessments are trending in New Hampshire
Brian Stack EducationIn a meeting at a highly-effective school near you, a group of math teachers are working as a professional learning community (PLC) to analyze their students' work on a recent performance assessment in their Algebra 1 classes. Through their conversations and dialogue, they are attempting to use a commonly developed rubric to score the student work.
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Focus and growth on nutritious snacks for children
Bambi Majumdar Food & Beverage“Smart Snacks in Schools,” the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s new regulation, has found a stronger advocate. First lady Michelle Obama has just announced the “school wellness standards,” which will determine healthier food availability in school cafeterias as well as establish stringent marketing regulations that will curb all junk food propaganda in and around schools.
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Academic conversation develops deep comprehension: Specific procedures…
David Irwin EducationAcademic conversation is a strategy that increases student engagement and comprehension in content topics. It is ideal for English learners because it gives them a safe environment to practice academic English with a peer who has more mastery. In the third part of this three-part series, we’ll discuss specific procedures as well as an assessment of the entire conversation.
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Teaching evaluation systems – Making education more effective
Bambi Majumdar EducationTraining and education are the foundations for teachers' careers in their initial years. Their success and effective contribution to future generations happen only through a process of continuous improvement, which is through upgrades to their knowledge, enhanced teaching aids and objective feedback for their performance.
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Academic conversation develops deep comprehension: Using the skills
David Irwin EducationAcademic conversation is a strategy that increases student engagement and comprehension in content topics. Once the content has been delivered, students need skills on how to actually hold the conversation.
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How project-based learning is transforming classrooms
Brian Stack EducationAt many schools around the country, project-based learning is transforming classrooms by creating student-centered environments where teachers can act as facilitators of learning, coaching students as they use critical thinking, problem-solving and inquiry to make sense of their world.
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