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Allington’s 6 T’s of exemplary reading instruction
Howard Margolis EducationSimply put, there’s no perfect method or commercial program for teaching struggling readers how to read. Every method or program has flaws. As Richard Allington, past president of the International Literacy Association, has noted, no program is complete, and no program is as important as the teacher. Allington found that exemplary teachers used six key features to guide reading instruction, features that were far more important than methods or commercial programs. He called these features, found in a series of studies, the Six T’s.
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State leaders frustrated by Department of Education’s ESSA critiques
Bambi Majumdar EducationBetsy DeVos' controversial appointment to head the Department of Education turned many heads, but one thing that state governments found positive at the time was her announcement that states will retain autonomous control over key education policies. However, just a few months into the new administration, the Department of Education is already facing friction with the states due to its critiques of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).
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Parents and educators: There is a new app to watch out for
Brian Stack EducationAs we embarked on back-to-school season last fall, a 16-year-old girl named Natalie Hampton from Sherman Oaks, California, was winning over the hearts of parents and educators alike for the launch of her free app Sit With Us.
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Finding the proper place for the arts in education: Music
Sheilamary Koch EducationMusic's positive effect on brain development has been researched and documented more than any other art form — from increased intelligence and higher SAT scores to better listening skills and greater self-esteem.
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Can watching movies be a legitimate language lesson?
Sheilamary Koch EducationI can't count the times I've walked into my high school language class to hear students ask, "Can we watch a movie today?" I laugh and move on to the lesson planned, the same as when they ask, "Can we just sleep today?" To me, it's the same question.
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Begin the year differently to create success for your gifted students
Susan Winebrenner EducationVisualize yourself at a professional development presentation during which you painfully discover you already know much of the content. How do you feel about being required to stay for the entire presentation when all you want to do is leave?
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Cooperative learning never gets old
Savanna Flakes EducationI read a quote the other day from the Carnegie Institute of Technology that reminded me of the importance of soft skills: "85 percent of your financial success is due to your personality and ability to communicate, negotiate and lead. Shockingly, only 15 percent is due to technical knowledge."
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How violent environments disrupt sleep
Dr. Denise A. Valenti Mental HealthcareTeens experience changes in sleep as part of normal development during puberty. Adapting to the need for more sleep and shifting circadian rhythms can make the normal developmental transition in sleep patterns difficult.
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Finding the proper place for the arts in education: Drama
Sheilamary Koch EducationLike the rest of the arts, participating in drama serves as a weapon against ignorance and gives young people tools that enable them to think and act for themselves in their lives.
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Listen. Talk. Learn. Explore.
Debra Josephson Abrams Education"Learn. Listen. Talk. Explore the unique history of the people you care about." So encourages "Heart to Heart" conversation cards. Somewhere in my travels — perhaps at a conference, perhaps at a toy store, perhaps as a gift — I acquired a deck.
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