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3 strategies to reduce school avoidance

eSchool News

Whether it’s studying for an exam, completing a college essay, or finishing a social studies project, all students will inevitably find themselves procrastinating at some point in their academic careers. Triggers may include social interactions, academic pressures, or fears of failure.

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John King: ‘The Failure of National Leadership Is Being Visited Upon School Leaders’

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So again, the failure of national leadership is being visited upon school leaders who face this impossible dilemma. We ought to be doing more to ensure that at every school, you have the opportunity to not just get English and math but science and social studies and the arts and computer science and AP classes.

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Only out-of-the-box solutions will fix the real problems in schools

eSchool News

Their time-based nature means that they were, in fact, built to embed failure for the majority. In middle grade math, imagine sophisticated diagnostic assessments generating a personalized learning plan that adapts daily and allows each student to drive their own progress using a variety of learning modalities.

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Taking Grades (Stress) Out of Learning 

Faculty Focus

In my mind, the purpose of learning was to get good grades. Grades were everythingsymbols of success and a source of validation. But this came with a constant fear: the fear of failure, of disappointing my parents, and of falling short of expectations. They told me a good education would guarantee a bright future.

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Taking K-12 education transformation from pipe dream to pipeline

eSchool News

Key points: When it comes to K-12 innovation, change isn’t a consideration–it’s an imperative Students know best when it comes to transforming education Schools must embrace these 4 innovative focus areas to avoid failure For more news on K-12 transformation, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub Across the U.S.,

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Odeum brings 3D immersive role-playing games to schools

eSchool News

The Odeum games focus on Social Studies, Language Arts, and Foreign Languages for grades 6 through 12. An educator can choose a game based on the grade and subject, and either use it as-is or customize it to better suit the class needs.

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This Former Athlete Shoots for 100% in His Classroom and His Company: An Interview with Otus' Chris Hull

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He teaches 7th grade social studies in Highland Park, Illinois. Failure also motivates me. When I say we risk failure, I mean we’re trying our absolute best. If you’re honest, respectful, and you're persistent—if you risk failure—you’re really able to motivate each other to do amazing things.

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