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More Than Just Class Size

Educators, policymakers and parents recognize the instructional value of small class size.  Yet, small class size isn’t primarily about the lower number of students in a classroom, but the increased quality of learning that takes place....

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Power of Connective Instruction

Student engagement is not a new idea ... and we are constantly seeking the most effective methods in order to increase student achievement.  We may now know what that method is.   Todd Finley, in his blog New Study: Engage Kids with 7x...

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Embrace the Struggle of Learning

Does the dialogue in your classroom or home promote a growth mindset?  Why does it matter?   Research has shown that the way we praise children can foster a sense of empowerment and growth.  In her blog with the Huffington Post,...

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Increasing Parent & Family Involvement

Parent and family involvement is considered a crucial factor in student achievement.  Often it is the role of the teacher or school administrator to promote practical ways that parents and family members can support educational endeavors....

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America's Educational Failings

"Knowledge, not taxes, can best increase equality."  Dr. Fareed Zakaria, opinion writer for The Washington Post, recently published the article, America's Educational Failings.  In it he notes that wealth disparity has less to do with...

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