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The math anxiety equation: How to solve for confidence in math class

eSchool News

Key points: Creating a culture where all students see themselves as capable math thinkers starts with leaders Key questions that unleash powerful PLCs Ethical PD: Doing right by the teachers who do right by the world For more news on teachers PD, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub One of my first vivid memories of math is of timed tests.

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Navigating cultural diversity in American education

eSchool News

Within the educational landscape, the concept of Culturally Responsive Teaching (CRT) has emerged as a multifaceted approach that aims to promote equitable excellence and validate the diverse experiences of students. Effective teaching is deemed as inherently and inevitably culturally responsive.

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St. Joseph Catholic School: Empowering Students Through Faith and Knowledge

k12 Digest

That belief creates a school culture built on respect, kindness, and forgiveness. They work together, reinforcing the belief that faith is a foundation, not a limitation. And with that belief, the school continues to move forward, shaping the future while staying true to its roots. Joseph is the Mass Buddies program.

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The Power of I Used to Think…Now I Think

Catlin Tucker

In the initial “I used to think…” stage, students reflect on their beliefs or opinions about a specific topic, subject, or issue. Consider how their thoughts have changed, evolved, or expanded as they’ve gained more knowledge or insights. This encourages cultural sensitivity and open-mindedness.

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Students need–and deserve–a globalized curriculum

eSchool News

It will culturally enrich students Culture influences us all, and the mediums we participate in, but much of it is neglected in the traditional curriculum–particularly in Western countries. Rolling out a globalized curriculum will achieve just that—and more. Finally, a globalized curriculum creates unity through diversity.

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Schools and districts that ignore TikTok’s lessons are bound to fail

eSchool News

By integrating real-world content relevant to their students’ lives, educators can bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and its practical application. This leads to a culture of experimentation, creation, and inquiry. Inquiry-based learning encourages students to ask questions, seek answers, and explore the world around them.

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The Role Social-Emotional Learning Plays in Teaching White Children About Race

Edsurge

You have so much culture and tradition. The speaker asked participants to partner up and share stories about our personal experience of our race, within a cultural context. These competencies promote intrapersonal, interpersonal, and cognitive knowledge, skills, and attitudes that support lifelong success.

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