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3 strategies to reduce school avoidance

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Whether it’s studying for an exam, completing a college essay, or finishing a social studies project, all students will inevitably find themselves procrastinating at some point in their academic careers. A school-avoidant student will continue to miss classes indefinitely and assignments will remain incomplete until term’s end.

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3 quick & easy ways I connect with parents

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A Columbia University study done in 2017 revealed that when the parents of middle- and high-schoolers received texts each week outlining their child’s grades, absences, or missed assignments—an example of a strategy known as “ nudge interventions ”—there was a 39-percent reduction in course failures and an 18-percent increase in student attendance.

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What the F? Grading strategies for early career teachers

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According to a recent study , grading is one of the least stressful activities early career teachers have to complete. Some college courses simply provide a curved score for students to lower the failure rate or to stratify student performance. For instance, are teachers allowed to reduce grades for late work?

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How I empowered my students to love learning

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When we consider the studies showing the relationship between bullying, personal failure, and anger to school violence, we must pause and reflect on our own schools and classrooms. Assign passion projects. How can we develop a better school culture and make education a positive experience for all of our students? Probably not.

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How can educators support the parents of students with anxiety?

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Whether it’s failing to complete work at home, not turning in assignments, or avoiding school altogether, students with anxiety display an affect often confused with disinterest and complacency. The student had a tutor and put in countless hours of studying. The imprecision of labels. Do we label this student as “stupid” or smart?

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Understanding why students cheat and use AI: Insights for meaningful assessments

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Do you support student use of AI in school and/or for assignments? Instead of investing the time and effort required to study and prepare, they may turn to AI or other shortcuts to complete the task quickly. This emphasis on grades over learning can lead to unhealthy study habits and a desire to cheat.

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Getting pre-service teachers comfortable using and teaching with STEAM tools

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I typically assign a hefty 20-page final project in my STEM course, but I decided to take a more playful and hands-on approach for this group of students. My motivation was simple: I wanted to help the class build confidence in teaching STEAM concepts. This inspired me to incorporate KIBO into my STEM course for pre-service teachers.

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