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Building global perspective and cultural awareness in the world of education
According to the most recent survey by The National Center for Education Statistics, the number of English language learners (ELL) in U.S. public schools increased by an estimated 300,000 from the year 2002 to 2013. More so, as a result of the most recent wave of immigration, classrooms in public schools across the U.S. are […]
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December 18th, 2015
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Promoting educational change in rural Missouri
Experts tell us that when it comes to teaching in rural schools, both the challenges and the chance to make a real and lasting difference can be great. With a statewide population of over a quarter of a million rural students, Missouri offers new teachers – including many graduating from William Woods University – opportunities […]
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September 18th, 2015
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Missouri celebrates the importance of parent involvement in student education
The two weeks ranging from September 7th to September 18th mark Missouri Parent and Family Involvement in Education Week. Those pursuing their Masters of Education at William Woods University will go on to be teachers, principals, superintendents or education administrators – all of which have one common responsibility that will arise at one point or […]
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September 16th, 2015
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Meeting the Challenge for Missouri’s Rural Districts and Students
Anyone interested in a career as a school administrator faces the reality that not all school districts are alike. Districts vary by size, student make up, funding and location. In recognition of the National PTA designation of June as the Month of the Rural Child, we will take a look over the next few blog […]
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July 1st, 2015
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Summer slide or summer sanctuary — the school calendar debate.
When it comes to something as fundamental as whether schools in Missouri and across America should change length of the school day and/or year, opinions tend to be strong and vary widely. Some have been making a case for extending school days and year-round-education for a decade or more, claiming that the current system is […]
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June 16th, 2015
Posted in Curriculum Advances, Education News
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