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5 practical ways to support English learners in the classroom

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For English learners, acquiring language proficiency opens the door to thrive across all subjects. However, learning a new language can be a long, difficult process that requires courage, resilience and trust from students who initially might feel vulnerable and out of place. Again, it is going to depend on the objective of the lesson.

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IXL and Fayette County Public Schools Partner to Boost Academic Achievement and Personalize Learning for All Students

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LEXINGTON, Kentucky — IXL , the personalized learning platform used by more than 14 million students, has announced a new partnership with Fayette County Public Schools (FCPS) in Kentucky. Classroom engagement tools, like Group Jams and Leaderboards , make classroom learning engaging and create collaborative learning opportunities.

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How to incorporate real-world connections into any subject area

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As they engage with the content from different perspectives, students will apply their learning in real-world contexts. For instance, principles from science can be linked to literature they are studying in English class. These activities allow them to learn from each other and view different perspectives.

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How Writing Can Help Close the Achievement Gap: An Interview with Turnitin’s Elijah Mayfield

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I went to a liberal arts college and spent most of my undergrad years not focusing particularly closely on the computer science coursework, but instead focusing on different areas of political science, of English. What that does is deemphasize the role of collaborative learning. Provide feedback early and often. "I

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Redesigning the Syllabus to Reflect the Learning Journey

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Fueled by a combination of student feedback, parent input and new developments in education such as Carol Dweck’s Mindset: The New Psychology of Success , the learning journey was born. Perhaps the biggest change was that I replaced the content and skills portion with two new segments: collaborative learning and passion-based learning.

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Four Powerful Practices to Promote Student Success 

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Incorporating four simple practices through collaborative learning communities could be a game changer for teachers willing to embrace a more humane approach to teaching and learning. It supports constructive feedback, helps navigate academic challenges, and promotes an inclusive learning environment.

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Free Range Teaching and the Technology Teachers ‘Beg For’

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We literally threw out our teachers’ desks,” says Damon Cooper, an English teacher and the director of teaching and learning at CCGS, in New South Wales. Overall, teachers using this technology offer positive feedback. Indeed, the company actively solicits and integrates teacher feedback into its product development.