The Latino achievement gap has been an ongoing challenge for years. Studies show an early and persistent gap between the achievement of Hispanic students and that of their white peers. The gap appears by the time students have reached the 3rd grade and remains fairly consistent throughout their school careers impacting graduation rates and college [...]
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Teaching Students to be Better Digital Citizens
A November 20, 2011 article in USA Today sheds light on the growing trend for educational organizations to provide courses for Internet etiquette and safety. Many schools not only are incorporating Internet safety into lesson plans but also including online safety courses that covers topics like cyberbullying, plagiarism and online “ethical behavior. “All of the drama, [...]
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A New School Year Begins–Are We Failing To Serve Our Neediest Students?
The end of August not only marks the beginning of Indian summer, but also the conclusion of summer vacation for thousands of school children across the Peninsula. This time of year also marks the release of the most recent state test scores—numeric barometers of school quality that is used by parents and politicians alike to [...]
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A New School Year Begins–Are We Failing To Serve Our Neediest Students?
The end of August not only marks the beginning of Indian summer, but also the conclusion of summer vacation for thousands of school children across the Peninsula. This time of year also marks the release of the most recent state test scores—numeric barometers of school quality that is used by parents and politicians alike to [...]
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A New School Year Begins–Are We Failing To Serve Our Neediest Students?
The end of August not only marks the beginning of Indian summer, but also the conclusion of summer vacation for thousands of school children across the Peninsula. This time of year also marks the release of the most recent state test scores—numeric barometers of school quality that is used by parents and politicians alike to [...]
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A New School Year Begins–Are We Failing To Serve Our Neediest Students?
The end of August not only marks the beginning of Indian summer, but also the conclusion of summer vacation for thousands of school children across the Peninsula. This time of year also marks the release of the most recent state test scores—numeric barometers of school quality that is used by parents and politicians alike to [...]
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Meet Students Where They Are
Differentiated instruction is a big buzz word right now. Good teachers have been doing it forever, but it has gained increased attention over the last few years and has become the focus of many school and district initiatives to improve instruction and student achievement. Basically, differentiated instruction is an instructional theory that provides for individual [...]
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A New School Year Begins–Are We Failing To Serve Our Neediest Students?
The end of August not only marks the beginning of Indian summer, but also the conclusion of summer vacation for thousands of school children across the Peninsula. This time of year also marks the release of the most recent state test scores—numeric barometers of school quality that is used by parents and politicians alike to [...]
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Back to School Supply Kits for Students and Teachers Take the Pain Out of Shopping for Supplies
Does the thought of running around a supply store with your back to school lists in hand give you a headache? Want to make Back-to-School shopping a little less confusing? A little less expensive? If you have answered yes to any of these questions, we have something just for you! Chicago School Supply and SchooDoodle.com [...]
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L.E.A.D. Program Addresses Bullying and Teaches Students to be Positive Role Models
The effects of bullying can cause lasting emotional wounds. – Joy Price Lewis Sadly, we have seen an increased amount of tragic news stories about the drastic measures some students have taken as a result of classroom bullying. Bullying has been a part of our culture for many years, but has taken an unfortunate turn [...]
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Grant Helps Charter School Buy New Books For Students
Grant Helps Charter School Buy New Books For Students Charter school students in Bethlehem spent some time on this rainy day with a good book. Read more on WFMZ Eastern Pennsylvania and Western New Jersey New charter school Forest Academy to open this fall in Comstock Township Operators of the charter school are touting small [...]