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Online PD helps teachers respond to bullying

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While the online curriculum has recently been successfully received and implemented by 200 elementary school teachers in a pilot study in the southeastern region of the United States, the researchers hope that, with additional federal funding, the online curriculum can be soon accessed by teachers nationwide.

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Pennsylvania School Reports Student Growth in Mathematics Despite National Trends

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(PRWEB) — Sourcewell , a trusted advisor to education leaders, announces that North Star Central Elementary School in Boswell, Pennsylvania—home to more than 350 pre-K–4 students—is seeing significant growth in students’ math scores, despite national trends. “At

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AI is the solution to costly and ineffective dyslexia programs

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1 Within this larger pool, a core group is considered to have a reading disability or dyslexia. Schools have to pay for the screeners and teachers to get trained in administering the screening. schools collectively spend over $120 billion a year on special education. Journal of Learning Disabilities, 45 (3), 217-231.

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18 back-to-school tips to start the year off right

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This school year will see a focus on prioritizing social and emotional learning–accepting the fact that that continuum has changed and giving teachers permission to spend time reteaching those skills. We’ll see more schools and districts placing a priority on SEL instruction just like math or reading.

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4 things innovative districts do to improve graduation rates

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Utica Community Schools , located in the heart of Michigan’s auto industry, of fers specialized high school programs directly aligned with workforce development needs, including a center for science and industry and a center for advanced math. Blue Valley Public Schools (Kans.)

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The Gates Foundation Is Awarding Millions to Solve America’s Algebra Problem. Will It Add Up?

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Without access or success, their advancement to higher-order math and other skills, like abstract and critical thinking or data analysis, is obstructed.” Research suggests that taking algebra courses in high school is one of several important indicators for students’ college readiness and success.

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Osmo for Schools Supplies Cincinnati School District with Learning Systems for Pre-K to Grade 12 Specialized Learning Units

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Based on their positive experience, our district moved forward with a larger purchase of Osmo for Schools products that included Coding Family, Pizza Co., After the district’s dedicated IT department tested the Osmo for Schools’ products to make sure they are safe and ensure privacy, she and others began testing Osmo out. “The

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