Teachers
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4 Reasons Why Classrooms Need Diversity Education
School climate and school culture directly impact student success. As a result, it is particularly important for the school culture (and the classroom culture) ... -
Will “school choice on steroids” get a boost under a Trump administration?
A policy that Betsy DeVos, a voucher and charter advocate, might favor as education secretary This article was written by RACHEL MONAHAN The signature ... -
Black Boys in Crisis: How to Get Them to Read
In this series, appropriately titled “Black Boys in Crisis,” I highlight the problems facing black boys in education today, as well as provide clear ... -
Have You Hacked These Cognitive Tools?
Modern technology offers a plethora of cognitive tools for implementation in your classroom. You’re likely familiar with pedagogical tools and teaching resources, but you ... -
Here’s why kids fall behind in science
Paul Morgan, Pennsylvania State University Globally, the U.S. is at risk of declining economic competitiveness due to its continuing lower levels of educational attainment ... -
A Look at Student Rights and What They Mean for Educators
Students are the focus of school operations, but they are also the most vulnerable population within school districts. Students are minors, which gives them ... -
Three Handy Rubrics for Assessment Creation
When it comes to creating classroom assessments, educators have a lot of leeway as to form, content, and length. Sometimes, the breadth available can ... -
St. Louis Public Schools Reduce Suspensions and Referrals; Expands Kickboard School Culture System From 5 to 25 Schools
NEW ORLEANS — Nov. 30, 2016 — After implementing the Kickboard school culture system in five schools and seeing dramatic reductions in suspensions and ... -
Why teachers are unable to stop bias-based bullying
SeriaShia J. Chatters, Pennsylvania State University State and local lawmakers have put policies in place to address and prevent bullying. Many schools too have ... -
The Key to STEM Achievement: Answering the Question
‘When Am I Going to Use This?’ In Maureen Foelkl’s classroom at Chapman Hill Elementary School in Salem, Oregon, second and third grade students ...