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Failure, retention and graduation denied
Howard Margolis EducationSeveral years ago, The New York Times published an essay by Chicago high school teacher Will Okun. He was worried about Etta, a conscientious, enthusiastic, hard-working struggling reader whom he might have to fail. His blog was touching, perceptive and troubling. It continues to resonate strongly with me. It dealt with an all-too-common dilemma that affects struggling readers and their teachers.
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From bilingual to multilingual: A look at California’s education…
Bambi Majumdar EducationCalifornia is once again setting new standards for language education reforms. On Nov. 8, 73 percent of the state's voters supported Proposition 58, a move that will allow public schools to develop their own bilingual and multilingual programs. Revisiting the restrictions on bilingual education that were placed nearly two decades ago, English-only instruction across the state will now be repealed.
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The relationship between physical activity and brain function
Dorothy L. Tengler Mental HealthcareWe have all heard and read the advice about feeling, thinking and performing better overall — drink more water, exercise, eat more fruits and vegetables, meditate, and get enough sleep. While we all have good intentions, how many of us really follow this advice on a regular basis?
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What I learned about the IEP transition from elementary to middle school
Alyssa Skolnick EducationTransitioning from elementary to middle school can be difficult for even the most successful student and seasoned parent. For a student with an IEP, the transition can be daunting. For me as a parent, it was downright traumatic.
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7 tips for engaging ESL students in music education
Lonny Alfred EducationAs the demands for English as a second language (ESL) courses continues to soar across the U.S., music educators must find new ways to engage these students in music performance at school.
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Incorporating tech in the music classroom
Lonny Alfred EducationThere's a lot of talk among educators about ways to incorporate technology in the classroom, and for good reason: It can increase student engagement. That was the case with Melissa Clark, a grade school New Jersey music teacher, and her students.
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Understanding your students’ world view
Douglas Magrath EducationWhen it comes to teaching a English as a second language, it is important to take culture into consideration. We don't have to downgrade or change our culture or methods, nor do we have to erase our students' cultures. Rather, we need to realize that cultures are different. We should be ready and willing to help students make the transition to the new culture.
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The key to motivating struggling learners
Howard Margolis EducationShould teachers recommend the promotion of struggling learners to the next grade if they've worked hard but achieved little? The answer is yes, but ... But provide learners with whatever supports they need. Needed supports may well include preteaching, mentoring, cooperative learning, peer teaching, active co-teaching and 1-1 tutoring. For all such learners, it will require individual and group activities, homework and materials at their proper instructional and independent levels. Frequently, this alone will prevent struggles and accelerate progress.
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Understanding how to teach students with mental health disorders
Brian Stack EducationIn quiet New Hampshire, among the beautiful autumn mountain backdrop and the New England seacoast towns, a silent killer known as opioids is making its way from family to family and from community to community. The issue is sending shockwaves throughout the state and leaving family and friends to question themselves on why they couldn't (or didn't) act sooner to save the lives of their beloved who are succumbing to addiction at an alarming rate.
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Champion Cubs illustrate the value of mentoring leadership
Bob Kowalski Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementNow that the Chicago Cubs have ended their 108-year World Series drought, we can take lessons from the team formerly known as America's lovable losers. Perseverance is not the only trait individuals and companies can draw from the Cubs' success. Veteran catcher David Ross, known among his teammates as "Grandpa Rossy," was widely credited with providing mentorship to the young club, something that holds value for organizations beyond sports.
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