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Social Emotional Learning: The Skills That Matter Most for Academic Success
Students need a combination of skills to achieve academic success. Communicating effectively, practicing empathy, and making decisions responsibly are a few of the social and emotional skills associated with academic achievement. These skills are also part of the social-emotional learning (SEL) framework in education. SEL is designed to help students develop skills for how they […]
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January 6th, 2022
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Education Leaders on Teaching Climate Change
Educators are ready to talk about climate change in the classroom. The K-12 education system is answering the call to do more about teaching environmental issues. However, many education leaders say the challenge for them is a lack of clear understanding about the realities of climate change and how to fit the topic into coursework […]
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December 2nd, 2021
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Education Leadership: The Pros and Cons of Co-Ed vs Single-Sex Education
The interactions between girls and boys at school influence how women and men relate as equals in the workplace. This is part of the reason why advocates for coeducation say it is a way to socialize young people so they are better prepared for their futures in the workforce and society. Coeducation and Curricula Coeducation […]
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September 16th, 2021
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Teaching Emotional Intelligence as Part of the Curriculum
Beginning on the playground and throughout high school, children and teens must navigate the challenges that come with relationships and social situations. Emotional intelligence enables them to recognize their own feelings and have positive interactions with their peers, family, teachers, and community. Teachers can help students develop critical emotional competencies through lessons, while schools can […]
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July 28th, 2021
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The Value of Creating a Culturally Responsive Curriculum for Diverse Student Populations
When designing curriculum, educators must often consider the fact that they are teaching diverse student populations. To ensure all students excel, teachers can utilize culturally responsive teaching methods in the classroom.
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July 15th, 2021
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How Teaching Communication Adapts to the Future: From Cursive to Keyboarding, And Beyond
As “digital natives” progress through the educational system, schools are adapting the communications skills they teach. Once upon a time, cursive writing instruction was an essential part of primary school education. Now, young learners are entering school familiar with using keyboards on mobile devices. This has many wondering about the future of handwriting in the […]
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May 25th, 2021
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STEM Education: Should Computer Science be Required in K-12 Education?
Expectations are that nearly every K-12 student in the U.S. will be taking computer science classes in the next decade. School systems across the country are revamping their existing learning models to prepare students for this future. As computer science becomes a foundational element in the education of youth, educators are examining the goals of […]
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May 21st, 2021
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The Importance of Building Media Literacy Skills
Media literacy education teaches students to critically evaluate and create media messages. It is important for the health and well-being of youth and their future participation in civic and economic life. Teachers are significant in helping students understand the differences in media outlets, the messages they receive, and the ethical methods for producing their own […]
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March 25th, 2021
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Williams Woods University Offers More Graduate Education Options
William Woods University has adapted their graduate degree programs in Education to give students more opportunities. The certification programs have undergone a name change and are now available online! Additionally, they carry broader certification: M.Ed. in Administration is now M.Ed. in Educational Leadership and offers K-12 principal certification. It is no longer necessary to choose […]
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October 16th, 2020
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Curriculum reform: Can a higher-quality textbook alone improve student achievement?
According to a recent policy paper published by the Center for Education Policy Research at Harvard University, switching to a higher-quality math textbook did not improve student achievement across the six Common Core states that were studied. These findings refute the notion that curriculum alone — namely textbooks and supporting instruction materials — is enough […]
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January 15th, 2020
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