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50 Things You Can Say To Encourage A Child

TeachThought

50 Things You Can Say To Encourage A Child by TeachThought Staff There are many ways to encourage a child, but for students of any age, honest, authentic, and persistent messages from adults that have credibility in their eyes are among the most powerful. The National Center on Quality Teaching and Learning has put together the following list, 50 Ways To Encourage A Child.

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Digital Promise Awarded $10 Million to Lead IES Research Center to Support English Learners’ Reading Skills through Generative AI

Digital Promise

The post Digital Promise Awarded $10 Million to Lead IES Research Center to Support English Learners’ Reading Skills through Generative AI appeared first on Digital Promise.

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How To Work Together To Improve Teacher Principal Relationships

TeachThought

Abstract Collaboration between teachers and principals is essential for creating thriving educational communities that enhance student achievement and teacher performance. This article explores the transformative power of a collaborative, unified approach, emphasizing the need for intentional, purpose-driven collaboration. It outlines strategies and principles for fostering a culture of mutual respect, trust, and shared vision, highlighting teachers and principals’ critical roles in studen

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Which Language 'Superpowers' Do Bilingual Students Bring to U.S. Schools?

ED Surge

Los datos ya llegaron, y revelan algo interesante sobre los estudiantes bilingües de los Estados Unidos. Parsing education data into snack-sized servings. No need to hop over to Google Translate. Chances are good that if you were one of the 5.3 million English learners in public schools, you’d know the opening line explains that recent data has something interesting to reveal about the U.S.’s bilingual students.

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‘Opportunities,’ not poverty alone, predict later-life success for children

The Hechinger Report

Decades of research have shown that children who are born into low-income households have less access to opportunities like high-quality child care and afterschool activities. Now, a 26-year longitudinal study has quantified the severity of this opportunity gap for the first time, as well as the sizable impact this has on children as they grow into young adults.

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As Student Smartphone Use Increases, So Does Our Need for Consistent School Policies

ED Surge

Each fall, every teacher must wage a few key wars with a new class of students. In my classroom, one battle is around bathroom usage. Another is assigned seats. A third is side conversations—especially during our first few weeks of class community building. Increasingly, though, the biggest fight that never seems to end is around phone usage. This year, the Pew Research Center reported that 9 in 10 American adults own a smartphone.

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The Oldest Cheese: 3,600-Year-Old Kefir Cheese Found with Ancient Mummies in China

Anthropology.net

Recent DNA analysis 1 has unveiled an extraordinary discovery: the world’s oldest cheese, dating back 3,600 years, was found buried alongside mummies in northwestern China. This discovery offers a rare glimpse into the dietary practices of the ancient people of the Tarim Basin, highlighting how early humans preserved and consumed food, particularly dairy products.

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The Topics That Dominate U.S. History Classes—And the Ones Teachers Want Help On

Education Week - Social Studies

The "inquiry" method is popular but not always structured well, a new report finds.

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Singapore’s population size in 2024

O-Level Geography

What is Singapore’s population size in 2024? How has the demographic composition changed in recent years? Why is it necessary to increase foreign workers in Singapore? Which sector sees the highest increase in the need for foreign workers?

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Workshop: Connecting Community and Classroom: Practical Considerations for Civically-Engaged Practitioners and Scholars

Political Science Now

Join political scientists and practitioners for a single-day workshop, Connecting Community and Classroom: Practical Considerations for Civically-Engaged Practitioners and Scholars , on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at APSA’s headquarters in Washington, DC. This event is co-sponsored by The American Political Science Association (APSA) and The National Capital Area Political Science Association (NCAPSA).

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John J. Winkler Memorial Prize

Society for Classical Studies

John J. Winkler Memorial Prize kskordal Wed, 09/25/2024 - 10:30 Image The John J. Winkler Memorial Trust invites all undergraduate and graduate students in North America (plus those currently unenrolled who have not as yet received a doctorate and who have never held a regular academic appointment) to enter the 31st competition for the John J. Winkler memorial prize.

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Democratic Equality Beyond Deliberation

Political Science Now

Democratic Equality Beyond Deliberation By Justin Pottle , Loyola University Chicago Many theorists believe ideals of deliberation realize democratic equality by ensuring each speaker’s influence is commensurate with the strength of the reasons they give. This article argues that view is incomplete. When the frames, interpretations, and concepts speakers bring into debate disproportionately reflect the perspectives of socially advantaged groups, they contribute to hermeneutic injustices that imp

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College Uncovered: The Borrowers’ Lament

The Hechinger Report

More than 40 million Americans have student loan debt. But should the government forgive all or even or part of it? That debate has become a surprising source of political division. Opponents say student loan forgiveness is effectively a transfer of wealth from the bottom of the socioeconomic ladder to the top. Supporters say forgiveness gives some breathing room to graduates who are being crushed by the costs of repayment, in some cases without ever even having graduated.