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Writing should be​ a priority in the classroom, but is it?

Posted August 13, 201900:42:47

A 2012 NAEP report concluded that only one-third of eighth and twelfth graders performed above the basic level in writing skills. How did we get here? Steve...

Episode 112: Why more and more educators are​​ calling for grading reform

Posted August 6, 201900:47:59

Why are we still using an outdated system? There's been a lot of advancements made in education over the past 100 years, but grading students from A...

Starting off the school year with a home visit

Posted July 29, 201900:31:11

Valerie Lovato teaches elementary school at Eagleton Elementary in Denver Colorado.  In her school district, it’s encouraged to conduct home visits...

Virtual counseling ​for college admissions creates new opportunities

Posted July 23, 201900:43:01

For a teenager, applying to a university can be intimidating. In decades past, high school counselors would have the opportunity to have one-on-one...

Using Restorative Practices​ in the Classroom

Posted July 16, 201900:41:32

The idea of using restorative practices in the classroom is straightforward. Educators build, and as needed, repair relationships with students, all...