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NCHE Partners with the Library of Congress

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The goals of the program have included providing instructional materials, tools, education and professional development that enhance teachers ability to integrate digitized primary sources from the Library of Congress into instruction that builds student literacy, critical thinking skills, content knowledge and ability to conduct original research.

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Writing a College Essay That Stands Out

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Class of 2028 supplemental essay prompt. First, schools should invest in professional development and training opportunities for teachers to enhance their own writing skills and deepen their understanding of how to effectively teach writing to students. race, gender, sexuality, religion, community, etc.)

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NAEP Scores Show a Long Road to Academic Recovery. Edtech Can Help Shorten It.

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Recent headlines suggest it will take until 2028 for students to recover from these pandemic-related achievement declines. This dismal news further intensifies the pressure on district leaders to address learning gaps exacerbated by the pandemic, all while more than half of schools report teacher and staffing shortages.

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