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95 Percent Group Unveils 95 Phonics Core Program for Grades 4 and 5

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It also includes professional learning and ongoing coaching at the district and building level to support teachers in mastering phonics-based instruction. About 95 Percent Group Founded in 2005, 95 Percent Group is an education company whose mission is to help educators identify and address the needs of all readers.

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Teacher Development Research Review: Keys to Educator Success

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Teaching quality has been defined as “instruction that enables a wide range of students to learn” ( Darling-Hammond, 2012 ), and it is the strongest school-related factor that can improve student learning and achievement ( Hanushek, 2011 ; Nye, Konstantopoulos, and Hedges, 2004 ; Rivkin, Hanushek, and Kain, 2005 ).

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Strategies for Surviving All Types of Assessments

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Whether you are a first-year teacher or a veteran teacher, classroom and system-wide assessments can be a time of high anxiety and stress for everyone involved. in School Counseling Program, Freed-Hardeman University, TN, lays out strategies and ground rules for what works and what doesn’t work when it comes to assessments.

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Characteristics of The 21st Century Teachers

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

When teachers engage in this collaborative culture, they share best practices, develop interdisciplinary projects, and contribute to professional learning communities, leading to more innovative teaching strategies and cohesive learning environments. Brouwer & Korthagen, 2005; Ferrari, Cachia, & Punie, 2009; Zhu et al.,

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Michigan School Administrators’ Journey Toward Increased Equity and Inclusion

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Work on developing culturally proficient communities during the previous decade has now led to the creation of a professional learning program designed to increase equity and inclusion during the 2020s, in collaboration with the Michigan Association of Superintendents & Administrators. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING.

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Lexia Celebrates 40th Anniversary 

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It was out on the fringes,” said Lexia President, Nick Gaehde who joined the company as its head in 2005. About Lexia Lexia®, a Cambium Learning Group brand, is a leader in science of reading-based solutions. To learn more, visit www.cambiumlearning.com or follow Cambium on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter.

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Keyboarding is Key to Well-Rounded Digital Natives

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Use dual purpose assessments that incorporate online test-taking skills in addition to reporting on speed and accuracy. Heinricher recommended using keyboarding programs that offer grade-level digital citizenship lessons—focused on digital information, protection, consideration, and communication—and assessments. Join the Community.