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Oral Language is a Buildiing Block
Oral language is the basis for all methods of communication. Students need exposure to oral language that uses detailed words, complex sentences, and varied vocabulary.

PLCs Guide Teachers
PLCs in schools can be productive when given purpose. A PLC (professional learning community) is a group of teachers or educators who meet regularly to
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Morning Meetings Reflection
Morning meetings with students are a great way to start the day. They engage students and build community. They also give students 10 to 30

Chromebooks vs Composition Books
Chromebooks in the classroom may be giving students too much screen time. Some teachers are returning to composition books for note-taking. Note-taking is an important

Summer School for Students
Summer school programs are offered online and in person for all students. Summer school gives students a chance to catch up on content. It offers

Myths of Public Education
Myths about schools, especially public schools, mislead many people. They undermine the confidence in educators. Education has always been a source of debate. There are

Step-up Day for Students
Step-up day in schools helps students transition into the new year. On step-up day, students get a preview of the next grade level. They visit

Science of Reading in the Summer
The science of reading is evidence that shows how reading and writing develop and why some students have difficulty. Research from the science of reading

National Board Certified Teachers
National Board Certified teachers have an impact on student achievement. More than 100,000 teachers in the U.S. are National Board Certified according to the National

Academic Interventions for Students
Academic interventions are designed to bring students up to par with their classroom peers. They are strategies for “at-risk” students who have poor grades, truancy

Cursive Writing is Back in School
Cursive writing was slowly removed from the classroom more than a decade ago. It returned to the classroom as part of the curriculum in several

Technology Time Overuse
Technology time may be overused in schools, causing students to acquire too much screen time. A survey conducted by The New York Times finds that