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4 things innovative districts do to improve graduation rates

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Early exposure to higher learning is key to inspiring first-generation college students who may not view postsecondary education as an option. In Enlarged City School District of Middletown (N.Y.), Vancouver Public Schools (Wash.) By high school, many students are developing their own apps.

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Editor’s Picks 2015, No. four: 4 things innovative districts do to improve graduation rates

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Early exposure to higher learning is key to inspiring first-generation college students who may not view postsecondary education as an option. In Enlarged City School District of Middletown (N.Y.), Vancouver Public Schools (Wash.) By high school, many students are developing their own apps.

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eSN Hero Awards Finalists: 10 dedicated educators

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With EdOptions Academy, over 18,000 students are given the option to access their education through a virtual environment, allowing the district to continue to thrive in the face of unique challenges. Mr. Ruth’s leadership has been instrumental in positioning Clover High School as a standout institution.

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Double Shift: 6 Stories of Teachers With Side Hustles

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But whether they live in Illinois, New Hampshire, Missouri or elsewhere, they each concede that despite their education and certifications, their teacher salary alone is not enough to afford them the lifestyle they had hoped to one day attain. Spencer makes $45,000 as a special education teacher at an elementary school.

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Don’t Return to Your School’s Pre-Pandemic Schedule. Improve It Through Brain Science.

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Our first class for middle and high school students now begins at 9 a.m. Too often when we think of daily schedules, we tend to think about their impact on secondary school. But students in elementary school experience some of the most important growth in relationship building, knowledge, skill development and sense of self.

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Tech Tools for Specials

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Many forget the wealth of webtools available for classes many schools call ‘Specials’–those that round out a student’s day and prepare them for college and career. Physical Education. Save as a high-quality image or a printable PDF. You can even sign in through Google Apps for Education.

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New for This Year’s Back-to-School Shopping List: Face Masks

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At the Starkville Oktibbeha School District in Starkville, Miss., face masks are featured on the school supply lists for every grade at every school in the district, from Pre-K to high school. The school supply list of an elementary school in the Starkville Oktibbeha School District.