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Students at U.S. Government Schools Fight Book Bans

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The ACLU, representing the students and their families, on Tuesday filed a lawsuit against the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) in the U.S. An estimated 67,000 children from active-duty military and civilian families attend the DoDEAs 161 schools worldwide. Black History Month was canceled. Health courses were canceled.

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Don’t wait to start helping students ace their AP exams

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Students across the country take AP exams in hopes of earning high exam scores that help them opt out of college prerequisites and ultimately save money on tuition. Essay Rubrics: Early in the semester, provide students with the rubric for the essay sections of the test.

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Grade Interviews

Catlin Tucker

Instead of spending hours grading assignments designed to help students develop these skills, I limit my energy to providing feedback in class as they work and grading the actual assessments–exam, essay, performance task. This reflective activity encourages them to think metacognitively about their learning.

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Top 5: Rebooting the Oral Exam Tops Most-Read List for October 2023

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Topping our monthly Top 5 list was a look at how professors are rebooting oral exams to respond to concerns that students can now use ChatGPT and other AI tools to cheat on essays. Also making the list was an essay by a teacher launched into a leadership position at age 26 reflecting on a lack of support during the shift.

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Exam Blueprints: A Student-centric Approach to Assessment 

Faculty Focus

Exam blueprints are a teaching tool that is still shrouded in controversy. Understanding the utility and impact of exam blueprints from a student perspective can be a game-changer. They can also help instructors to ensure that exams are fair and equitable. No more guesswork—students know exactly what to expect.

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How to help ESL students improve writing skills

eSchool News

And while listening and reading aren’t that difficult to conquer (both are passive skills about consuming the language, so they are easier for students to handle), active skills like speaking and writing are another thing: Why is writing so critical for students to master? Above-average writing skills are a must here to succeed.

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Exam Blueprints: A Student-centric Approach to Assessment 

Faculty Focus

Exam blueprints are a teaching tool that is still shrouded in controversy. Understanding the utility and impact of exam blueprints from a student perspective can be a game-changer. They can also help instructors to ensure that exams are fair and equitable. No more guesswork—students know exactly what to expect.

Exams 111