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Why Connect? 8 Educators Reflect on their Experience at the Edmentum Educator Summit

Nov 14, 2019
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Winnie O'Leary

Watching a group of twenty educators from across the country and in all kinds of different classroom and administrative roles come together over the span of just two days is a cool experience. Before this group parted ways, we asked them to reflect on a question that we frequently think about within the Educator Network—Why connect? Here’s what they had to say.

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[Weekly EdNews Round Up] The Impeachment Inquiry as a Teachable Moment

Nov 14, 2019
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McKenna Wierman

For the fourth time in history, Congress is considering impeaching the president of the United States. For teachers around the country, it's an opportunity to explore concepts and skills that are often relegated to textbooks. Read all about this story, as well as a modern take on teaching Thanksgiving, the difference between boys and girls when it comes to math, and more in this week’s EdNews Round Up.

Supporting Mental Wellness for High Schoolers: Just Be There

Nov 13, 2019
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Lisa Bliss

While the task of preventing suicide and promoting mental wellness can be daunting and overwhelming, there are ways to make sure that your students have access to the thing they need most—you and a support system that does not include social media.

Key Takeaways from Our Social and Emotional Learning Educator Panel

Nov 12, 2019
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Brita Hammer

As most educators know, the application of SEL is very unique to each student and each school. So, we asked our educators to share their successes and challenges in their experience.

[Assessment Literacy Video Series] Cut Scores and PLDs Explained

Nov 11, 2019
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Dr. Audra Kosh

This assessment literacy video will break down two important concepts that will help you understand these classifications: performance level descriptors and cut scores.

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Supporting Mental Wellness for High Schoolers: Just Be There

Nov 13, 2019
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Lisa Bliss

While the task of preventing suicide and promoting mental wellness can be daunting and overwhelming, there are ways to make sure that your students have access to the thing they need most—you and a support system that does not include social media.

How Do I Talk to My Students About Politics? 9 Age-Appropriate Classroom Strategies

Oct 23, 2019
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Brita Hammer

Luckily, there are many resources available to help you and multiple ways to talk about politics in the classroom without taking a side (as much as you may want to). Here are a few grade-level strategies to help you tackle these conversations in the classroom.

How Teachers Can Help Students Cope with General Anxiety in the Classroom

Oct 21, 2019
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Brita Hammer

It’s important to understand what anxiety looks like and to build classroom procedures that are supportive and effective for helping students who struggle with it, diagnosed or not. Let’s take a look at what anxiety can look like in your students and examine a few strategies to help.

[Professional Development] 4 Tips to Learn and Not Lose a Second-Language Proficiency

Oct 14, 2019
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Lisa Bliss

How does a busy educator with career and family obligations go about learning a language later in life (after high school and college) and retain proficiency? Here are a few ways to get started.

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[Weekly EdNews Round Up] ACT Will Allow Students to Retake Individual Test Sections

Oct 10, 2019
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McKenna Wierman

Students taking the ACT next year will have the option to retake individual sections of the college entrance exam instead of the entire exam, making it easier for students applying to college to submit a higher score. But, some are wondering if this will provide an unfair advantage to students with means to take the exam multiple times and cultivate a higher superscore than their peers who can only afford to test once. Read more on this topic, Harvard’s admission process, the value of homework, and more in this week’s EdNews Round Up.

4 Tips to Navigate the College Selection Process with Your Child

Sep 30, 2019
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Elaine Ho

What are some things that you as a parent can do with your child without completely taking over the college admissions and selection process? Here are some tips on how parents can support their child as he or she makes this significant decision about his or her academic future.

Expanded Career Paths: Introducing Our New Hospitality and Tourism Pathway

Sep 26, 2019
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Fabiola Garcia

Edmentum Courseware has a sizable Career and Technical Education (CTE) library, and as of this September, we’re excited to announce that we’ve expanded our course options with a brand-new career pathway: Hospitality and Tourism!

8 Engaging Courses Recommended for TRIO Upward Bound Veteran Learners

Jul 30, 2019
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David Disko

I want to share eight of the courses I would recommend for learners in the TRIO Veterans Upward Bound Program to consider, as I’ve personally seen these courses be well-received by military learners (and adult learners in general).

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Student Story: A Fresh Start and Personal Connections Through Virtual Learning

Oct 16, 2019
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Sarah Cornelius

At EdOptions Academy, our vision is empowering futures, one student at a time. The only way that happens is by recognizing each student as the unique person he or she is. Zach is one EdOptions Academy student who truly benefited from this personal approach.

Closing Gaps in an Urban Area with Help from Edmentum Exact Path

Sep 27, 2019
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Madison Michell

When the odds are stacked against you after years of school underachievement, how do you change the narrative and show that students are capable of success? We recently asked Dr. Elizabeth McNally, principal at Highland Elementary School in Columbus City School District of Columbus, Ohio, to tell us how her school is doing just that with the help of Edmentum.

Educators’ Guide to Supporting English Language Learners

Sep 23, 2019
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Regina Waddell

To address the needs of this growing segment of the student population, educators are working harder than ever to refine administrative and instructional practices to help students master both English and their state’s rigorous academic standards. To support you in your efforts, we’ve assembled a curated list of our top resources focused on helping ELLs achieve success in the classroom.

Educators’ Guide to Supporting Intervention Across All Grade Levels

Aug 14, 2019
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Regina Waddell

To help you prepare your intervention strategy, here’s a curated list of our best intervention-focused resources to provide guidance no matter what grade or subject you teach.

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