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Reading Drives Results for Oklahoma Schools

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In our last column, we discussed fostering a love of reading by taking time to read in summer’s last days.

This week, school children have begun heading back to class.

Parents of third graders may already be thinking about the third grade reading assessment, which will be given to students next spring.  Statistically, we know that more than 80 percent of all students are capable of passing a standardized test if they are provided with the right curriculum.

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Educators Irrigate Deserts

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From C.S. Lewis:

The task of the modern educator is not to cut down jungles, but to irrigate deserts.

(GRIN: Food for thought!)

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Finding a Homework Routine That Works

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Back to School: Finding a homework routine that works

In most districts, the school year is underway. Often, the first few days of a new school year are spent establishing class rules and generally setting the table for a successful classroom experience.

Perhaps you’ve already met your child’s teachers, and you’ve reviewed student handbooks and class outlines with your child.

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The Way to an A: Time Management

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Busy Student Schedule Breeds Opportunity to Teach Time Management

The school year is careening toward Fall Break at what seems like break-neck speed. Parents, students and even teachers may find themselves struggling to keep pace with a cluttered calendar of schoolwork, family obligations and extracurricular activities.

While this time of year can seem overwhelming, it also presents opportunity for kids to learn one of life’s most important skills.

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The Way to an A: 5 Things

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The Way to an A:

Five things students can do to achieve classroom success

It’s no secret that what happens in the classroom will have a big impact on student achievement. But while we may think of student achievement in terms of quality study time and good test grades, students often ignore some simple ways to build a better report card.

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We Use Data to Help Schools on the Way to an A!

Teachers and administrators can quickly and easily identify students who need more help learning the Oklahoma Academic Standards.

Alpha Plus pinpoints the SPECIFIC OAS objectives or "gaps" students have from previous years, then helps school teams address each objective throughout the year.

That is why Alpha Plus schools have OUTPERFORMED the state average every year of the A-F Report Cards.