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3 things you didn’t know your classroom management software could do

eSchool News

Key points: Teachers can find innovative ways to get much more out of classroom management software 5 ways your classroom environment boosts student engagement 6 ways to create engaging elementary learning spaces For more news on classroom management, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub It’s almost a truism among educators to say that classroom management is all about relationship management.

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Revisiting the Legacy of San Francisco’s Detracking Experiment

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Even years later, San Francisco Unified School District casts a shadow over attempts to quash long-standing disparities in math. 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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5 fast and fun Hour of Code resources

eSchool News

Key points: The Hour of Code is a great way to flex computer science skills Computer science education sees more investment, but access gaps linger How we use robots and art to make meeting computer science standards fun For more news on computer science, visit eSN’s STEM & STEAM hub As each year passes, it becomes more clear that the skills students build through STEM activities like coding can contribute to their professional success–even if they don’t enter a STEM field.

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Five Must-Do Skills to Accomplish During High School

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Lou Holtz, the University of Notre Dames erudite ex-coach, entrusted with turning UND football players into graduates, once exhorted, How you respond to the challenge in the second half will determine what you become after the game, whether you are a winner or a loser. High School is like the second half, and youre about to find out if youre a winner.

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The Online Classroom: Trust, Explore, Engage

Faculty Focus

Many of you reading this article are online teachers and I would like to start by asking two questions: Are you a good online teacher? What are you doing that truly engages your students? The COVID-19 pandemic caused significant growth in how often higher education institutions offer online coursework and provided K-12 schools with the chance to begin their journeys into allowing students to take online coursework.

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Supporting Young People, Together

TNTP Blog

A year of connection, growth , and shared purpose In this season of togetherness, we can take comfort in knowing that were part of something biggera network of educators, leaders, and communities committed to making sure that our public education system prepares all young people to thrive. As we reflect on 2024, were inspired by the impact weve made and the opportunities ahead to create the educational experiences students deserve.

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The Online Classroom: Trust, Explore, Engage

Faculty Focus

Many of you reading this article are online teachers and I would like to start by asking two questions: Are you a good online teacher? What are you doing that truly engages your students? The COVID-19 pandemic caused significant growth in how often higher education institutions offer online coursework and provided K-12 schools with the chance to begin their journeys into allowing students to take online coursework.

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How This Curriculum Specialist Brings Math to Life for Students

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The idea of being bad at math or not a math person is deeply entrenched in American education for students and teachers alike. But it doesnt have to be, says Phonisha Hawkins, director of instructional excellence for secondary math at KIPP Texas Public Schools, a branch of the national KIPP charter network. If we encourage teachers to be more confident in their own math abilities, Hawkins believes, the next generation of students will have stronger skills and greater confidence in math as well.

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