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Dec 03, 2019

Rural Education: How One School District Works to Improve Student Outcomes in the Midst of a Declining Economy

Recently, I had the privilege of interviewing the district’s superintendent, Dr. Sarah Marriott, during a live webinar. Rather than choosing to accept that a decline in student achievement would be a natural outcome of the community’s challenges, she and her staff got to work implementing programs and initiatives to effect positive change and improve outcomes for all students.

Ronda Talamantez

Oct 21, 2019

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

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.

Brita Hammer

Sep 23, 2019

Educators’ Guide to Supporting English Language Learners

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.

Regina Waddell

Sep 19, 2019

A Guide to Engaging Your ELL Parents

Unfortunately, it's not uncommon for parents of ELL students to feel intimidated or discouraged from becoming actively engaged with their children's education due to language barriers or other cultural differences. We know that you have a lot of things on your plate, so we gathered several resources to help you find ways to encourage your ELL parents to engage more.

Alexis Brakebill

Sep 18, 2019

Rural, Gifted, and At-Risk: Four Research-Based Strategies to Support Advanced Learners in Small Districts

The question for educators working with gifted students in rural settings becomes one of engagement. How can these learners be exposed to the opportunities and guidance they need to keep learning interesting and challenging, and how can educators help them stay on track to reach their full potential? Here are four research-backed strategies.

Sarah Cornelius

Sep 18, 2019

5 Strategies for Helping Newcomer ELLs Thrive

Through thoughtful preparation and purposeful action, you can give each newcomer ELL student a shot at success in your classroom. Use these strategies to build an environment in which newcomer ELL students will thrive.

Regina Waddell

Sep 13, 2019

5 Benefits of Career and Technical Education Programs for Schools and Districts

Comprehensive CTE programs are designed to equip students for either continued postsecondary learning or direct entry into high-demand careers. They are flexible, forward-thinking, student-centered, and well worth the investment to expand student options. Considering a CTE initiative in your school or district? Here are five benefits to take into account.

Sarah Cornelius