4 Ways to Reduce Smartphone Distractions
If students are allowed to have their phones at your school, you can set parameters to help them focus on
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Education
Education, discipline that is concerned with methods of teaching and learning in schools or school-like environments as opposed to various nonformal and informal means of socialization (e.g., rural development projects and education through parent-child relationships).
PROOF POINTS: New research review questions the evidence for special education inclusion
Analysis unable to disentangle which students benefit from being taught alongside general education peers For the past 25 years, U.S.
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Education cybersecurity: How leaders should address rapid rise of ransomware
Insights is a SmartBrief Education Originals column that features perspectives from noted experts and leaders in education on the hot-button
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Using Theatrical Activities to Teach Problem-Solving
Students can participate in collaborative and engaging activities that promote critical-thinking skill development. “Um… why is Aiden wrapping tinfoil around
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6 Ways to Create and Sustain Community
Interviews with teachers reveal the importance of relationship-building and student voice and choice. Here’s how to incorporate these into classroom
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Using Escape Rooms to Enhance Literacy in Elementary School
Digital ‘breakout’ rooms are fun ways to engage students in explorations of vocabulary and concepts related to class books. At
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Having Students Learn by Teaching
When high school students present a lesson, they actively engage in learning and grow their research, organizational, and speaking skills.
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What Is Leadership’s Role in Professional Development?
State and district leaders can support continued learning for educators by recognizing their work and providing time. When it comes
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Introverts Can Be Good Teachers, Too. We Just Need a Moment of Silence.
I have always been an introvert. Don’t get me wrong, I love people, but like most introverts, I inevitably reach
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How to Coach Emotions
For a healthy school community, help people handle their feelings. Every school leader I’ve ever known has wanted less adult
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