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Improving Student Learning Outcomes
For too many teachers, a test or quiz is the way to evaluate learning outcomes. High grade=Pass, Low grade=Fail (or close to failing). With ... -
How Comparing Grades Can Stunt Your Intellectual Development
We all know the feeling, you work hard to prepare for an exam, craft the perfect essay, or develop the perfect project, and now ... -
Dispelling 6 Myths About the SAT and ACT
As I travel across the country talking to high school students about preparing for life after high school, I get asked a lot of ... -
9 Ways to Improve Your Child’s School Attendance
As parents we want our children to graduate from high school and be prepared for the workforce or college. However, if your child is ... -
Are K-12 Schools and Colleges Doing Enough on Drug Education, Prevention and Enforcement?
Are K-12 schools and colleges doing enough on drug education, prevention, and enforcement? That’s the question that the title of this article poses. If ... -
How to write awesome curriculum units
You need a foundation and walls when building a house. Imagine telling construction workers to pour a foundation and erect some walls. If they ... -
10 TED Talks for Student Empowerment
The life of a student is not easy. Sometimes, the overwhelming task of solving arithmetic and keeping up with household chores makes creative thinking ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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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 ...
