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A Guide to Supporting Students with Bad Grades

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Supporting students who are struggling academically as an educator can be challenging. Poor grades often signal an underlying issue that may go beyond the student’s understanding of the material, such as an external stressor or lack of motivation. It can also signal something more like a learning disability.

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The future of learning spaces is open ended

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I remember my surprise when I walked into first grade for the very first time. The change from kindergarten to first grade was extreme. It was a game I would play for the rest of my developing years. They come first, before college, before careers, before testing.

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News from Discovery Education: Virginia’s Rivermont Schools Selects Discovery Education to Support Science Education Statewide

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Rivermont schools provide a therapeutic educational program for students ages 5-22 in grades kindergarten through 12 with special needs, including those associated with autism spectrum disorder, behavioral challenges, and difficulty learning in a traditional school setting.

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What Student Leaders Think About the Future of Education

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“Instead of viewing students as the problem, we should change our mindset and think about how we can build a learning environment that supports social, emotional and academic development for everyone,” wrote Jake Parrish, a 2017 fellow. Outcomes, Testing and Grading Which methods of assessment best measure learning and ability?

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Research Uncovers An Important Link Between SEL and Course Outcomes

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He points to studies from organizations like the University of Chicago Consortium on School Research which found that one failed course in ninth grade reduces a student’s likelihood of graduating by 30 percent. I think back to being bullied in sixth grade and how that affected me broadly, in class and outside of school. EdNext podcast.

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Lessons Learned While Coaching Nursing Students During and After the Pandemic: An Experiential Story

Faculty Focus

Pre-pandemic, I would meet with students one-on-one and assess their learning style and learning needs, and then help them identify ways to better study and/or improve test-taking skills. CJ currently works as an assistant professor at SFMCCON and is the coordinator of the College’s Academic Development Center. Merritt, S.

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Lessons Learned While Coaching Nursing Students During and After the Pandemic: An Experiential Story

Faculty Focus

Pre-pandemic, I would meet with students one-on-one and assess their learning style and learning needs, and then help them identify ways to better study and/or improve test-taking skills. CJ currently works as an assistant professor at SFMCCON and is the coordinator of the College’s Academic Development Center. Merritt, S.