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How we designed a space where our students connect, collaborate, and flourish

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Through it all, having the right partners in its corner helped the school achieve its goals within budget and on time. As we went through the steps of designing the Empowerment Center, we learned a lot about architecture, planning, and construction. We knew what we wanted to do, and a lot of the ideas came from our families and students.

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Engaging Strategies for Reluctant Learners in High School

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” Check in with students regarding their goals, and reinforce to reluctant learners that every small achievement adds up to big success. For more help on maintaining a positive and efficient classroom, follow our guide on classroom management strategies for any school setting.

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Is the Traditional Classroom Becoming Obsolete?

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Studies indicate that students who collaborate in groups often achieve higher academic performance compared to those who study alone. You might find that engaging with peers not only reinforces your knowledge but also develops critical thinking skills.

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Supporting Student Mental Health in the Classroom: A Faculty Guide to Compassionate Engagement

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In addition, given the other responsibilities to achieve tenure, it can be challenging to know how to prioritize a list of competing needs. A 2020 national survey of faculty found that only 51% felt confident in recognizing when a student might need help, and fewer than 30% had received any formal training (NASPA, 2020).

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Summer Reading on Education

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This essential third edition features new sections on why it’s about more than relationships, how to focus on a consistent, engaging learning environment, and the importance of choosing the right mode―business, parent, child―to improve your classroom management.

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Teacher Shortage Solutions: How To Find the Best Educators

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Factors To Consider When Tackling the Teacher Shortage As your district leadership works to address shortages in your schools, consider the following factors: Student Achievement Student achievement is highly affected by teacher shortages. They deeply understand the curriculum, student behavior, and classroom management.

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Beyond grades: Helping families support students academically

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Our education community across the country is still working to overcome setbacks in student achievement and learning progress , all while facing ongoing challenges such as chronic absenteeism, teacher shortages and burnout, and a noticeable increase in student mental health and behavioral concerns. Decouple behavior from academic achievement.

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