Let the torture, I mean, texting begin A rite of passage for many students entering middle school is being handed their own cell phone. Chances are that parents of kids entering fifth, sixth, or seventh grades have discussed cell phones ad nauseum because their kids have been anticipating getting one for a long time. It
Strong family and community relationships are critical components of positive school culture The importance of building strong relationships with parents and community members cannot be underestimated; these stakeholders must be an integral aspect of a school’s culture. School leaders must also recognize that bi-annual conferences, monthly newsletters, and occasional calls to a media outlet are
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Audiobooks, eBooks, and print, each play a role in students’ personalization of reading If all my students earned 100% on their reading assessments, but then left my classroom hating reading, I have failed as a teacher. It is not in the Common Core Standards to foster a lifetime love for reading. The standards do not
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Four mindful practices to promote optimal learning in the middle school classroom With all the talk about mindfulness and learning, are there simple mindful practices teachers can use to make students available for optimal learning? The answer seems to be promising as growing enthusiasm for professional development and mindful teacher certificate courses support a positive
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Research Summary Introduction The numbers of deaf and hard of hearing (D/HH) students mainstreamed in classrooms today is growing (Kelman & Branco, 2009). More than 87% of D/HH students receive instruction in general education classrooms (U.S. Department of Education, 2015). Within the D/HH student population, more than 40% are students with disabilities, also referred to
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Addressing conflict head on and with honesty and respect builds a culture of collaboration Are you ready? It’s coming. That inevitable confrontation. It’s coming and you know it. You versus them. Head to head. Will you have time to lace up or will it be too late? You play it out in your mind: POW!
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