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Science achievement gaps begin as early as kindergarten

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Research indicates math, reading achievement in early grades also influences later science achievement. Their science achievement gaps remained fairly stable from third grade through eighth grade. Waiting to address science achievement gaps by middle or high school may be waiting too long.

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6 findings to inform your state’s principal preparation

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conducted by LPI, synthesizes peer-reviewed scholarship from 2000 to 2021 that addresses principal preparation and development programs. Among the key findings: High-quality principal preparation and development programs can improve principals’ feelings of preparedness, teacher satisfaction and retention, and student achievement.

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A small number of teachers can double the racial gap in disciplinary action

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The study , published in Educational Researcher , a peer-reviewed journal of AERA, was conducted by Jing Liu at the University of Maryland, College Park, Emily K. These gaps are mainly driven by higher numbers of office discipline referrals (ODRs) issued for Black and Hispanic students, compared to White students.

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AVID has huge benefits for high school students

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16 in the peer-reviewed journal Pediatrics , suggest that the Advancement via Individual Determination (AVID) program, aimed at increasing educational opportunities for under-represented and economically disadvantaged students, also significantly reduces substance use. The findings, published Dec. The findings, published Dec.

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4 simple ways to put the science of reading into practice

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And unfortunately, even before the pandemic, reading achievement has been low over the past several decades. Start by defining clear, achievable, and measurable objectives. Districts incorporating the science of reading into their curricula are seeing improved student outcomes.

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Using AI to teach persuasive writing to English learners

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Goal-setting and progress tracking Help students set specific writing goals and use AI to track improvements over time, fostering a sense of achievement and motivating continual progress. Encouraging peer review supported by AI Pairing students for peer review with AI support combines AIs assistance with peer insights.

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Two Discovery Education Services Win 2022 SIIA CODiE Awards

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About the CODiE Awards The SIIA CODiE Awards is the only peer-reviewed program to showcase business and education technology’s finest products and services. Since 1986, thousands of products, services and solutions have been recognized for achieving excellence.?For Twitter and? LinkedIn.?.

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