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The Pivotal Role Movement Plays in Learning

A Principal's Reflections

To go even a bit deeper, studies have found that movement improves overall learning as well as test scores, skills, and content knowledge in core subjects such as mathematics and reading fluency as well as increases student interest and motivation (Adams-Blair & Oliver, 2011; Braniff, 2011; Vazou et al., Adams-Blair H.,

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Addressing SEL and Behavior Challenges with Relationships

A Principal's Reflections

2011), The Impact of Enhancing Students’ Social and Emotional Learning: A Meta-Analysis of School-Based Universal Interventions. Without relationships, no real learning occurs. Durlak, J.A., Weissberg, R.P., Dymnicki, A.B., Taylor, R.D. and Schellinger, K.B. Child Development, 82: 405-432.

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The Significance of Small Wins

A Principal's Reflections

Below is a summary by Stephen Meyer of a study by Amabile & Kramer (2011): Over the course of four months, researchers at Harvard conducted a study of over 200 employees at seven different companies. Research has shown that the small wins are just as important, if not more, than the big ones everyone aspires to achieve. Amabile, T.

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ISTE 2019: New Coaching Standards to Draw on Comprehensive Input

EdTech Magazine

For the first time since 2011, @ISTE is revising its #K12 coaching standards. Thousands of educators from around the world have contributed to the standards' development and evolution. . amy.burroughs_26341. Tue, 06/25/2019 - 14:40. Tweet text. Educators have until Aug.16, 16, 2019, to provide input on the revision. 1549700320. video type.

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Using Pop Culture to Teach Writing Skills

The CoolCatTeacher

In 2007, she was named a member of the USA Today All-Teacher Team, and in 2011 she was awarded the Massachusetts Commonwealth Award in Creative Leadership. Nancy Barile has been a public high school English Language Arts teacher working with kids in Massachusetts for over twenty-seven years.

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RTI and MTSS: A Powerful Blueprint To Help Every Student Thrive

The CoolCatTeacher

Based on standardized test scores, Pioneer ranked among the top 1 percent of California secondary schools and, in 2009 and 2011, was named Orange County's top middle school. For his leadership, Mike was named the Orange County Middle School Administrator of the Year by the Association of California School Administrators.

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Blending with the Station Rotation Model

A Principal's Reflections

For me, the journey began back in 2011 when we first introduced the flipped approach at New Milford High School, where I was principal, with resounding success. Blended learning is something that is near and dear to my heart.