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3 tips to combat chronic absenteeism in high schools

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A recent report found that this wanes somewhat throughout middle school, and, by the time students reach high school, many schools subscribe to the belief that the need for school-to-home communication diminishes. It’s also crucial to communicate about available support resources like counseling.

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

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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. And through the school’s house system, each student gets the chance to participate in and contribute to meaningful events. Athletes take the lead as captains or student coaches.

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3 tips for teachers addressing the election

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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.

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Toxic positivity is the belief that no matter how bad a situation is, we should all have a positive mindset about it. In other words, the question is not “How do we get teachers to participate in professional development?” In my role as listener and coach I’ve heard what teachers need. Avoid toxic positivity.

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Families of Color Have Good Reasons to Mistrust Schools. We Must Change That.

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At College Achieve Public Schools in New Jersey, a public charter school network that serves mostly students of color who fall below the poverty line, we know that if parents aren’t enthusiastic, engaged participants in their school community, they are far less likely to achieve their goals of sending children to and through college.

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Beyond Evaluation: Using Peer Observation to Strengthen Teaching Practices

Faculty Focus

Models of Peer Observation The focus of the peer observation defines its goal, context, and the way the participants act and feel toward the process. Faculty members are mostly reluctant to voluntarily participate in peer observation. Joseph University, and a CAEL certification from Harvard Graduate School of Education.

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

Teachers Pay Teachers

Participate More in class: I will raise my hand at least once every day to answer questions, ask for clarification, or contribute to group discussions.” Participate in Community Service: I will complete 10 hours of community service this semester to help others.