Parent Resources: How YOU Can Do it
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Parent Resources: How YOU Can Do It
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VideoWed, Oct 28, 2009 | 0 comment(s) | College-bound in HoustonKicked out of YES Prep as a sophomore, senior Erick Gonzalez returned to face the challenges and receive the support the school has offered him.
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VideoMon, Jan 17, 2011 | 9 comment(s) | Assessment in NY (6-12)Educators at New York's School of the Future have enjoyed great success at teaching and assessing their students. Both efforts are squarely focused on student understanding of fundamental concepts and real-life learning. Making these efforts relevant and authentic has been the cornerstone of their success. See how, below.
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VideoWed, Dec 23, 2009 | 5 comment(s) | SEL in LouisvilleIn Louisville, Kentucky, Jefferson County Public Schools are seeing positive results from a districtwide commitment to the CARE for Kids program made just two years ago. Read the article or watch a brief introductory video.
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VideoWed, Oct 28, 2009 | 1 comment(s) | College-bound in HoustonIn a school where students and staff alike give 100 percent every day, teacher support and a strong community are key. More to this story.
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VideoWed, Dec 23, 2009 | 1 comment(s) | SEL in LouisvilleThe former superintendent of the Jefferson County Public Schools describes why implementing positive school culture is the first step to far-reaching, districtwide achievement. More to this story.
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VideoMon, Jan 25, 2010 | 3 comment(s) | SEL in LouisvilleTeacher Tom Wolken uses technology tools and timed challenges to teach math at Olmsted Academy North, an all-boys middle school in Louisville, Kentucky.
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VideoWed, Jun 30, 2010 | 1 comment(s) | Online Learning (6-12)It takes a certain kind of educator to thrive as a full-time online teacher. Holly Mortimer describes how skills like responsiveness and flexibility are critical to create the best online learning experiences for students.
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VideoMon, Sep 27, 2010 | 1 comment(s) | Career and Technical Education
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VideoMon, Jan 17, 2011 | 9 comment(s) | Assessment in NY (6-12)Educators at New York's School of the Future have enjoyed great success at teaching and assessing their students. Both efforts are squarely focused on student understanding of fundamental concepts and real-life learning. Making these efforts relevant and authentic has been the cornerstone of their success. See how, below.
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VideoWed, Dec 23, 2009 | 11 comment(s) | SEL in LouisvilleBy helping students start the day sharing feelings with their peers, teachers pave the way to academic success and a happy, healthy school.
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VideoWed, Oct 28, 2009 | 1 comment(s) | College-bound in HoustonProject learning, integrated studies, and comprehensive assessment support a drive to achieve high academic standards.
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VideoWed, Oct 28, 2009 | 0 comment(s) | College-bound in HoustonEducators at this Houston school help kids go on to college and careers by challenging and supporting them.
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VideoWed, Oct 28, 2009 | 1 comment(s) | College-bound in HoustonYES Prep's school director discusses how to create a positive environment for everyone in the school community.
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VideoMon, Mar 15, 2010 | 0 comment(s) | Project Learning in MaineProject Learning Assignment: Seventh graders work with community experts to advance their understanding of bacteria in the environment -- and then share their findings with the community at large.
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VideoMon, Mar 15, 2010 | 2 comment(s) | Project Learning in MaineA team of eighth-grade teachers compares notes on the trials and rewards of working together on project-based "expeditionary" learning. More to this story.
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VideoMon, May 3, 2010 | 5 comment(s) | Differentiated Instruction in S. CarolinaAt Forest Lake Elementary School, in Columbia, South Carolina, achievement has soared since educators started using new technology to personalize the learning experience for each student. More to this story.
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VideoWed, Oct 28, 2009 | 0 comment(s) | College-bound in HoustonKicked out of YES Prep as a sophomore, senior Erick Gonzalez returned to face the challenges and receive the support the school has offered him.
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VideoMon, Mar 15, 2010 | 2 comment(s) | Project Learning in MaineJuniors at Casco Bay High School, in Portland, Maine, explore homelessness by working in teams to make audio slide-show portraits in a semester-long project about housing issues and public policy.
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VideoWed, Jun 30, 2010 | 3 comment(s) | Online Learning (6-12)Schools and districts around the country are discovering the benefits of online learning: flexible scheduling, personalized learning, and expanded course offerings despite budget cuts. More to this story.
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VideoThu, Oct 22, 2009 | 0 comment(s) | College-bound in HoustonPassionate people at Houston's YES Prep charter schools are transforming outcomes for thousands of kids every day. Now change makers from other schools are borrowing from their model.
