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Lessons along the cultural spectrum: Educators can build on the variety of cultures and daily experiences to shape students learning and development (read article)
The achievement gap will narrow only when teachers learn more about children who are culturally and socioeconomically different from them.
By Belinda Williams
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Better by the dozen: 12 Under 12 network participants draw strength and encouragement from their shared commitment (read article)
Theres no silver bullet for schools trying to close the gap, but talking together can be the start of the solution.
By Joan Richardson
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In one voice: Mainstream and ELL teachers work side-by-side in the classroom, teaching language through content (read article)
Saint Paul (Minn.) Public Schools has one of the best records in the country for closing the achievement gap between native English speakers and English language learners.
By Priscilla Pardini
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Path to excellence: Broad Prize tips (read article)
The Norfolk, Va., Public Schools began to close the gap with powerful learning, new instruction, and support.
By Heather Zavadsky
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How one school made the pieces fit: Elementary school builds on a learning community to lift achievement for black students in reading and math (read article)
A poor, urban elementary school turns around when teachers form professional learning communities and focus intensely on student achievement.
By H. Marguerite Yates
, Vikki K. Collins
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The Red Folder: Simple tool mixes study, reflection, and planning to help students succeed (read article)
One Texas elementary schools teachers uncovered a straightforward method to raise achievement for every child who wasnt succeeding.
By Mike Murphy
, Monica Arellano
, Heather Bryant
, Maria Christiansen
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Going deep within, to the discomfort zone: St. Louis program battles racism by targeting educators self-awareness and behavior that can limit students potential to achieve (read article)
By examining their own biases and perceptions, educators can better prepare to meet the needs of children from different backgrounds.
By Robert Mai
, Deborah Holmes
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Winning methods of teachers who close the gap between black and white students (read article)
Educators who are successful with black students build good relationships with children, pay attention to social contexts, and learn about other cultures.
By Johnnie McKinley
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DEPARTMENTS |
Group Wise (read article)
Understand the art of ending a meeting.
By Robert J. Garmston
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NSDC's Standards (read article)
Consider these critical questions to strengthen your school improvement plan.
By Stephanie Hirsh
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Taking Measure (read article)
Final advice on some frequently asked questions.
By Robby Champion
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From the toolbox (read article)
Color-line exercise.
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JSD Forum (read article)
Inertia remains the biggest impediment to change.
By Parker McMullen
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Features |
Five challenges to effective teacher professional development: School leaders can improve instruction by addressing these issues (read article)
Many programs fall short of their goals because they fail to meet five key challenges.
By Ronald F. Ferguson
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Walk-throughs provide stepped-up support: Edmonton builds a framework of support for teaching and learning to increase high school completion rate (read article)
Teachers moved from a culture of isolation to one of collaboration when this district introduced walk-throughs.
By Corrie Ziegler
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