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Learning Students' Names Is the Most Important Thing Teachers Do the First Week of School

On the first day of August, I began my 17th year of teaching. I spent the whole previous week preparing my classroom, crammed as much fun as possible into the weekend, and slept badly last night in anticipation. 

August 9, 2022
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Researcher Says: “Please, Please, Please–Invest in Tutoring.” Here’s How to Do It Right.

During the pandemic, students lost time and opportunity to learn. Now, educators are looking for the best strategies to help them recover. In July, the White House announced a new effort to recruit and place 250,000 new adults in schools over the next three years. Many will work as 1-1 or small...

August 3, 2022
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Parents Know SEL Is Key to Kids' Success. That's Why They Want It in Schools.

In May, the Committee for Children and the Benenson Strategy Group released a poll that found the majority of parents support social-emotional learning (SEL) in the classroom. That’s a far cry from what one might think based on negative press campaigns against it, launched by conservative leaders...

July 19, 2022

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Explained: What Is the Federal Charter Schools Program?

Way back in 1993, when charter schools were a new, bipartisan idea, President Bill Clinton proposed supporting them with federal funds. Two years later, Congress made it happen by putting $6 million into competitive grants to states. The winning states sent the money on to new operators to get...

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School boards (in some states “school committees”) sit at the intersection of civic engagement, local politics, and community service. The school board is a team of individuals who want to affect the direction of their school district and are willing to give their time to make a difference. They...

EXPLAINED: What Is an IEP and How to Make Sure Your Child's Needs Are Met

If you have a child with disabilities, you’re not alone: According to the latest data, over 7 million American schoolchildren — 14% of all students ages 3-21 — are classified as eligible for special education services. With this classification comes a set of rights, codified in federal law through...

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