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Elmwood School: Where Girls Rise with Confidence, Curiosity and Global Vision

k12 Digest

There was no fanfarejust a vision, a small classroom, and a deep belief in what girls could achieve when given the right environment to grow. From Prekindergarten to Grade 12, students learn social-emotional skills through a carefully structured curriculum. Signature events throughout the year help nurture these bonds.

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3 tips for teachers addressing the election

eSchool News

As educators, what is our role in terms of providing objective counsel regarding news sources, viewpoints and truth during an election cycle? Yet as confident as they may seem, many are yearning for guidance and a way in which to align their beliefs with the pull of popular culture.

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We Need to Make Schools Human Again. That Means Treating Teachers With Respect.

Edsurge

Toxic positivity is the belief that no matter how bad a situation is, we should all have a positive mindset about it. Last year, I helped coordinate opportunities for grief counseling sessions led by mental health professionals and devoted meeting time for reflection and acknowledging feelings. Avoid toxic positivity. It will be OK.”

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Revisiting the Legacy of San Francisco’s Detracking Experiment

Edsurge

In 2014, the district pushed algebra to ninth grade from eighth grade, in an attempt to eliminate the tracking, or grouping, of students into lower and upper math paths. The district hoped that scrapping honors math classes and eighth grade algebra courses would reduce disparities in math learning in the district.

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43 back-to-school predictions for the 2024-2025 year

eSchool News

. — Edson Barton, CEO, YouScience The Science of Reading continues to gain momentum in changing how educators approach reading instruction, particularly in foundational skills for Grades K-3. For some, this may be a struggle to embrace due lack of access or belief that paper is better.

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The Power of Authentic Assessment in the Age of AI

Faculty Focus

The team members can present their work to the teacher, class, or better yet, a real audience such as an invited audience, university counsel, or municipality. Amal holds a PhD in education from the doctoral institute at Lebanese University, a counseling in pedagogy diploma from St.

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What is a Good Goal for High School Students? 12 Goal Ideas & How to Teach Goal Setting

Teachers Pay Teachers

Teaching Students about Setting High School Goals Teaching students how to set effective goals goes beyond just handing them a list of things they might want to accomplish like getting good grades or exploring career options. This resource can be used as a classroom lesson or a “lunch-and-learn” lesson series.