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Coach approach to K12 teacher professional development

By Emily Ann Brown

Today's mentoring programs go beyond the basics of helping new teachers acclimate to the classroom. The one-on-one coaching model can serve as a boot camp for new teachers and a reboot for veterans.

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Moving forward with college and careers in special education

Use video for action research in the classroom

Curriculum & Instruction Stories

January 03, 2019

4 ways to improve urban school attendance

About 6 million students (one out of seven) miss at least 15 days during the school year, according to the Department of Education. Valerie Marsh and Shaun Nelms offer four-research supported practices that have proven to boost attendance in real schools with real students.

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December 21, 2018

Books for K12 educators: Learner-Centered Innovation

Learner-Centered Innovation: Spark Curiosity, Ignite Passion and Unleash Genius covers how schools can abandon traditional models and focus instead on the diverse talents of learners by allowing students to pursue their passions.

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December 21, 2018

Nuts and Bolts: Superintendent rallies community behind K12 student success

Superintendent Michael Sander has closed his Ohio district's achievement gap by making kindergarten full-time, increasing reading scores, revamping summer school for at-risk students, and increasing parent interaction.

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December 21, 2018

Industry News: LockOut, Renaissance, Carolina Biological Supply Company, Spectrum Industries and Science A-Z

K12 schools in Michigan, Alabama, California, Wisconsin and New Mexico select new products and services for security, assessment, curriculum and device storage.

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December 20, 2018

Movers and Shakers: Kentucky K12 district leader establishes office for educating minorities

In his first year as superintendent, Manny Caulk opened the new grant-funded office, created academic excellence strategies, redesigned high schools and launched a volunteer campaign.

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December 19, 2018

Rethinking edtech amid parent concerns over K12 screen time

Amid rising parent and pediatrician concerns about the impact of devices on students' psychological and social development, some schools have started monitoring the amount of time students spend in front of screens.

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December 19, 2018

Esports students develop healthier tech habits

Students who participate in esports may actually spent less time playing video games at home. And by focusing on the social, health and cultural aspects of competitive video gaming, students may improve their attendance and boost grades.

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