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Implementing Mindfulness Practices in Schools

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Implementing Mindfulness Practices in Schools In recent years, mindfulness has gained significant traction, not just in adults’ lives but also in educational settings. Incorporating mindfulness practices in schools has proven beneficial for students’ well-being, emotional regulation, and academic success.

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Engaging All Learners: Expanding High School Options for Success

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High School collects a diverse group of students into a large learning community, but it also prepares teenagers for a future as variable as any we can imagine. Yet, the one-size-fits-all model persists in many high schools. Could we expand high school options to guarantee every student’s success?

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To Close the Math Achievement Gap, We Must Recognize What Students Bring to the Classroom

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Picture the following: A student volunteers to answer a math question in an elementary school classroom. Nationally, mathematics achievement on average remains low with glaring, persistent inequities across racial and ethnic groups. As a result, the achievement gap between white students and Black and Hispanic students has increased.

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How My School Chooses Courage Over Fear to Prioritize DEI

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My passion for DEI did not change once I transitioned from the classroom to school leadership. The school seems most committed to supporting and doing the work,” I responded. Eventually, I was able to elicit participation from 18 individuals who would help me achieve my vision for DEIB at Mercy. Aunt Puddien answered the phone.

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Opportunities for Swift Achievement Gains

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The post Opportunities for Swift Achievement Gains first appeared on MiddleWeb. Cathy Gassenheimer says that reading Results Now 2.0 is disturbing but notes Schmoker includes a way out of "the current education quagmire."

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As Schools Move to Change How Kids Are Graded, Some Families Push Back

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When a public school system in the San Francisco Bay Area explored replacing traditional grading practices with a form of “standards-based grading system” meant to eliminate bias, it sparked widespread opposition from parents. They signed petitions and showed up in force at school board meetings to rail against the changes.

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100th Day of School — It’s about Learning

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The 100th day of school is a special milestone celebrated in many educational institutions around the world. It is particularly popular in elementary schools, often filled with fun and educational activities centered around the number 100. Vocabulary Make a list of 100 new words learned this school year and their meanings.

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