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This School Librarian Thinks Her Job Is the ‘Best-Kept Secret in Education’

ED Surge

Though she didnt initially see herself ever becoming a school librarian, Rhue has come to love the dynamism and variety of her job. She teaches concepts as wide-ranging as American Sign Language, critical thinking, typing, conducting research and writing in cursive. I also teach cursive writing, which is a lost art.

Library 108
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Tulsa study offers more evidence of pre-K’s benefits into adulthood

The Hechinger Report

The previous research on Tulsa’s preschool program did show small advantages on math test scores into middle school, but those gains are not as significant as the other benefits, Gormley said. “As We] have let ourselves get into the idea that what these children need is a lot more academic instruction.”

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Active Learning Strategies: Simple Steps to Transform Your Classroom

TCI

Active learning can lead to increased student performance, reduced failure rates, and deeper critical thinking, but it may be hard to know where to start, especially if youre used to traditional lecture-based instruction. Teachers often worry about classroom management, time constraints, and student engagement.