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App for Learning

Educational apps are an excellent way to pacify children. But, do they really teach? Are children actually learning?  According to Dr. Kate Highfield, from Macquarie University,

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Programs After School

Programs after school are at risk of losing federal funds. What does this mean for students and parents?  It means that many parents will quit their jobs

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Students Teaching Students

Students teaching students is an important part of the learning process.  In addition, students learn a great deal as they explain their writings and thoughts to

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Comprehension, Listening, Reading

Comprehension while listening is a fundamental component of building sound literacy skills. These basic skills build more complex language, a higher-level vocabulary and cross-curricular subject

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Measuring Student Growth

With the change in Education Secretary, many questions arise about how schools and students are measured. There is a topic that appears to come up yearly;

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Reciprocal Teaching

Reciprocal teaching developed several years ago as part of cooperative group strategies. With this method of instruction, students and teachers share a role. They each

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Needless Trophies

Children get trophies for just about everything today.  Actually, this occurrence has been going on for at least 30 years. Are we afraid of hurt

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Perfect Attendance Awards

Awards for attendance encourage students to go to school every day. Attendance in school is important for a student’s success. In addition, educators are aware

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