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Practical ideas to create positive learning environments
Kids want positive learning environments. Teachers who are willing to go the extra mile to create safe and engaging learning conditions find that their ... -
Revision strategies your students need today
We write to understand; we use revision strategies to help others understand us. Writing and reading is a recursive process that requires that a ... -
How to Help Your Child Prepare for the SAT/ACT
Several factors determine acceptance into college, but one of the most significant indicators of likely success in an institution of higher education is a ... -
10 scaffolding strategies to help all students reach their goals
Scaffolding strategies help get the job done. Imagine being asked to scale a twenty-foot wall. Your only directions are to get to the top. ... -
9 social-emotional teaching ideas to use in your classroom right now
Emotions can control people. When people can control their emotions, however, they are more satisfied with themselves. They’re happy. They’re even better learners, and ... -
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The Edvocate Podcast, Episode 7: How Digital Age Teachers Can Win Over Parents
Education is a collaborative process, as it takes many stakeholders working in unison to help students succeed academically. One of the most integral parts ... -
Academic rigor: you’re doing it wrong and here’s why
Academic rigor is about creating lessons that challenge students. Unfortunately, educators haven’t always produced a clear definition of what academic rigor is. Some administrators ... -
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The Edvocate Podcast, Episode 6: 8 Ways That Digital Age Teachers Avoid Burning Out
Being a teacher is a tough job. So much so, many new teachers end up leaving the field within their first three years. To ... -
10 Not-to-Miss Education Conferences in 2019
It’s not too soon to plan for your attendance at the best education conferences in 2019. Tight budgets and a pressing need to miss ... -
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The Edvocate Podcast, Episode 5: The Archetype of a Great Teacher
One of the questions that I am frequently asked is, what does a good teacher look like? I respond by mentioning my 10th-grade Biology ...
