‘Is academic performance really important? And if so, why?’ On its surface, the question may seem absurd. Our reaction should be, ‘of course, it is important.’
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‘Is academic performance really important? And if so, why?’ On its surface, the question may seem absurd. Our reaction should be, ‘of course, it is important.’
Teachers either believe that a student either has motivation or does not; and there is nothing they can do about it. But what goes into teaching motivation?
3 Tips to Process Change and Loss, exploring the theme of autumn as a backdrop for providing educator tips in helping students process change and loss.
Franklin Schargel, offers twenty-three things that schools can do based on research and reports to prevent school violence.
Creativity is a much-needed skill that can be improved with practice, and teaching it early to students can help them prepare better for the future.
In this article, Robert Iskander describes how measuring student engagement is the key in the world of remote and hybrid learning.
Kevin Dorsey and Zach Vander Veen discuss the mental health crisis faced by communities across the country, and how schools are turning to SEL for a solution.
Path to the International Math Olympiad starts far earlier than high school and requires the right instructional/enrichment opportunities, tenacity & drive.
Professor Sam Twiselton discusses her desire to see a change in the narrative around early career teachers in this Mind the Gap episode with Tom and Emma
D r. Jenny Rankin illustrates why data used with high-stakes consequences should always be made “over-the-counter” (embedding guidance for users) to best ensure the data is understood, analyzed appropriately, and used effectively. Look for an upcoming op-ed from Dr. Rankin on edCircuit.
by Jillian GordonAs the flowers start to bloom and it begins to look a little greener outside, many teachers are feeling the weight of winter stress lifting off of them. But the opposite is happening to high school seniors across the country who are in the midst of making a tough decision: where, and if, they should go to college.I teach agricultural science, an elective course at my school. I am lucky that the students in my room walk in each day because they made the choice to be there, and for the most part, this allows me to connect with these students in a way that is more difficult in the core class environment. I get to know them, their families and their siblings. Because of this connection, it is really important for me to talk to my students about their plans for after graduation.Read the rest of the story at PBS Newshour.
GWEN IFILL: Next: the struggle to draw college graduates back to the classroom.
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R ob Grimshaw, CEO of TES Global, talks with Dr. Berger about the opportunity to engage millions of TES educators with new opportunities and resources. Grimshaw discusses the challenge education companies face when looking to convert communities into passionate supporters and customers. We also learn about the global education market and how current trends will inform the next generation of educator communities and professional development implementation.
Richard Gerver, former educator and principal from England, shines a bright light on educational leadership and vision. I first met Richard after I had interviewed his mentor, Sir Ken Robinson, on Facebook. I was immediately surprised at his giving nature to someone he had yet to meet. We Skyped and shared email conversations about our visions for education.en.
Mark Rogers is a math teacher in Round Rock, TX. We both shared the stage, at SXSW Edu, as panelists for the LaunchEdu program. Mark talks about his professional transition from investment banker to teacher and what it means to be a male in education. Roger’s passion for his students elicits a new look at what it means to be a teacher in the U.S. Listen to the interview below:
Aaron Sams has become synonymous with Flipped Learning around the world. An award winning educator who speaks and consults on new learning designs took time to debunk myths and update us …
