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10 Habits That Change Boys Into Men



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Added by Michael Keany on June 26, 2017 at 5:20am — No Comments

Educational Dangers of Shrinking Attention Spans

Have you noticed you stop reading articles before coming to the end? Or that professional development books have fewer pages?  Has attention span been affected by Email and Twitter? Many notice these changes in their own behavior and the behavior of the learners in their classrooms. This attention reduction changes the way information is obtained and will ultimately affect the manner in which teaching and learning takes place.  …

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Added by Jill Berkowicz & Ann Myers on June 25, 2017 at 7:00am — No Comments

Unearthing the Why

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Added by Michael Keany on June 23, 2017 at 11:34am — No Comments

Why I Left Teaching: Tidying Up Your Time and Finding Joy

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Added by Michael Keany on June 21, 2017 at 9:27am — No Comments

DeVos Says More Money Won't Help Schools; Research Says Otherwise

DeVos Says More Money Won't Help Schools; Research Says Otherwise

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Added by Michael Keany on June 20, 2017 at 4:14pm — No Comments

How To Apply The Brain Science Of Resilience To The Classroom

How To Apply The Brain Science Of Resilience To The Classroom

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Added by Michael Keany on June 20, 2017 at 4:10pm — No Comments

One in four Muslim bullying incidents involves a teacher

One in four Muslim bullying incidents involves a teacher…

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Added by Michael Keany on June 20, 2017 at 4:06pm — No Comments

Adolescent Suicide: An Urgent Call for School and Community Leaders

In a surprise ruling this week, Judge Lawrence Moniz found that 17-year-old Michelle Carter's words were the contributing cause of Conrad Roy III's suicide. She was found guilty of manslaughter in what was called a "texting suicide" case. This is a story of young lives: one lost and one ruined and two families left with lifetimes of sorrow. The actions of Mr. Roy, following the directions of his girlfriend, raises questions about his story. And hers. And the ongoing state of the mental…

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Added by Jill Berkowicz & Ann Myers on June 18, 2017 at 5:30am — No Comments

Two Views on Welcoming Students and Parents

In a recent conversation with a parent who is sending her only child to kindergarten, we heard her concerns about the school district in which she lives. Although including a small middle class neighborhood, over 80% of the district's student population are on free and reduced lunch, a key indicator of poverty. For several months this young mother tried to make an appointment to visit the school but she received no follow up with an appointment time.  Finally, on kindergarten…

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Added by Jill Berkowicz & Ann Myers on June 13, 2017 at 7:38am — No Comments

How to Switch to Whole-Class Guided Reading



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Added by Michael Keany on June 12, 2017 at 8:10am — No Comments

Are you a new MS teacher? These resources offer help and inspiration

Are you a new MS teacher? These resources offer help and inspiration

If you are beginning your first year as a middle-grades teacher, be sure to check out MiddleWeb's New Teacher resource collection. It points to plenty of how-to advice -- from our own bloggers and guest writers and from many other outstanding sources. Their help will guide you through the first weeks of school and the months beyond. …
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Added by Michael Keany on June 9, 2017 at 10:16am — No Comments

Using leveled books in student-led conversations

Using leveled books in student-led conversations

By differentiating reading choices and inviting kids to discuss diverse texts in student-led conversations, you can heighten their ability to analyze texts and hone their collaboration skills. Reading expert Laura Robb discusses book selection -- using as an example "To Kill a Mockingbird" and related, leveled books about pre-civil rights African-American life. Also see her…
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Added by Michael Keany on June 9, 2017 at 10:13am — No Comments

How to Create a Student-Centered Environment



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Added by Michael Keany on June 8, 2017 at 6:35pm — No Comments

MUSIC TEACHERS BELIEVE A LOT OF MYTHS



MUSIC TEACHERS BELIEVE A LOT OF MYTHS

New research from Germany suggests many are unclear regarding which claims about music and the brain have actually been confirmed.
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Added by Michael Keany on June 7, 2017 at 9:52pm — No Comments

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