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Here's a good idea from the George Lucas Educational Foundation's website: Edutopia.org comes an article by Alex Shervrin Venet.
The rose and thorn check-in is a quick strategy for building community and developing student voice.
"At the start of a recent class, my students gathered a bouquet of good news: a trip to Ireland, an end to recent car troubles, an upcoming visit with a friend. These were highlights they shared during our start-of-class routine, the rose and thorn check-in."
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.
From C.S. Lewis:
The task of the modern educator is not to cut down jungles, but to irrigate deserts.
(GRIN: Food for thought!)
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.
Parents Should Ask Questions Amidst Fiscal Uncertainty
There’s no question that Oklahoma schools are going through tough fiscal times.
Governor Stitt has announced a willingness to look for additional funding sources for schools, and that’s certainly needed.
We Use Data to Empower Schools for Academic Success!
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.
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