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Puzzling for learning: Quick brown foxes and lazy dogs
Debra Josephson Abrams EducationIn my previous article, I wrote about the value of Wordsmith.org, a website that offers 22 years (and counting) worth of linguistic goodies in one simple package. Wordsmith.org offers "A Word a Day," a daily email of theme-based words, their definition(s), pronunciation, usage and etymology. A recent theme — "Playing with Words" — inspired me to develop activities based on the words.
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Why the upcoming nursing shortage is so unhealthy
Scott E. Rupp Healthcare AdministrationGeorgetown University researchers say that a nursing shortage, a constant point of contention for at least the last decade, will see a lack of more than 190,000 nurses in less than four years. They predict that the shortage will be a result of several factors, including an aging population, the number of nurses who are nearing retirement and a shortage of nursing faculty to train new nurses. Here's why this is important.
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Mixed signals in special education are concerning
Bambi Majumdar EducationA recent Education Week article said that the number of students with disabilities from ages 6 to 21 has risen to 5.83 million. This upswing in school-age students covered under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act has brought forward a pressing need to take another look at K-12 special education programs and their allocated budgets. There has been improvement in special-education programs during the last few decades, but when we see this rise in numbers, one is forced to wonder how effective these programs have to be.
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Today’s lesson: Applying for scholarships
Kelly Sharp EducationTeachers want to see their students reach abundant heights. Each completed assignment and passed test is designed to prepare students for the benchmark ahead. With great hope, students will walk out of the classroom one step closer to higher education, also known as college.
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From interaction to discourse: Increase EL academic language proficiency
Erick Herrmann EducationIn classrooms all over the country, teachers have their students answer questions and engage in classroom discussions. Numerous researchers have demonstrated the importance of oral interactions in the classroom, especially for English learners.
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Is progress monitoring a waste of time?
Howard Margolis EducationDo teachers and tutors quickly and accurately know whether their struggling learners are sufficiently benefiting from their academic program? And if the benefit is meager (or far exceeds expectations), do they adjust the ineffective program to meet the needs of struggling learners?
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Developing a positive math mindset
Brian Stack EducationAs a former high school math teacher, I often ask myself why math has such a bad reputation in our society. For years I have found people either really enjoyed math — likely because they "got it" in school — or they just plain hated it.
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The differences among ESL program models — Part II
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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8 tips for navigating the IEP process
Alyssa Skolnick EducationI am the mother of 10-year-old twin boys. One of my sons has central auditory processing disorder (CAPD) and has had an IEP for the last three years. Along the way, I have learned a few tips and tricks that have helped me make sure my son was getting everything he needed.
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Bill Gates: Ed tech hasn’t lived up to its promise
Bambi Majumdar EducationBill Gates and news go hand in hand, so the hoopla surrounding his recent comments about education technology at the ASU GSV Summit in San Diego shouldn't come as a surprise. But it should be a wakeup call for parents, students, school districts, authorities and education departments.
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