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More Than Just Class Size
Tuesday, February 7, 2017
Educators, policymakers and parents recognize the instructional value of small class size. Yet, small class size isn’t primarily about the lower number of students in a classroom, but the increased quality of learning that takes place....
Power of Connective Instruction
Saturday, October 25, 2014
Student engagement is not a new idea ... and we are constantly seeking the most effective methods in order to increase student achievement. We may now know what that method is. Todd Finley, in his blog New Study: Engage Kids with 7x...
Embrace the Struggle of Learning
Monday, September 22, 2014
Does the dialogue in your classroom or home promote a growth mindset? Why does it matter? Research has shown that the way we praise children can foster a sense of empowerment and growth. In her blog with the Huffington Post,...
Increasing Parent & Family Involvement
Saturday, August 23, 2014
Parent and family involvement is considered a crucial factor in student achievement. Often it is the role of the teacher or school administrator to promote practical ways that parents and family members can support educational endeavors....
America's Educational Failings
Friday, May 2, 2014
"Knowledge, not taxes, can best increase equality." Dr. Fareed Zakaria, opinion writer for The Washington Post, recently published the article, America's Educational Failings. In it he notes that wealth disparity has less to do with...
