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Neb. district seeks to close reading achievement gap among genders
5/20/2013
- Omaha World-Herald (Neb.)
Educators in a Nebraska district formed book clubs for boys in an effort to close the gap between boys' reading assessment scores and the higher scores of their female peers. The clubs appeal to the b… Read More
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English instruction could be enhanced in Japan's elementary schools
5/16/2013
- Japan Times, The
Officials in Japan will propose enhanced English education in the country, according to a draft proposal from a governmental committee. The proposal includes plans to make English an official subject … Read More
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What's the real story behind education data in the U.S.?
5/16/2013
- SmartBrief/SmartBlog on Education
While the public narrative is that the U.S. is trailing other nations in student achievement, the data may reveal another conclusion, asserts Christopher Lehman, an author, speaker and senior staff de… Read More
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How digital technology is changing the role of teachers
5/20/2013
- Education Week (premium article access compliments of EdWeek.org)
Some teachers say their role has changed to acting more as facilitators, coaches and guides with technology becoming more readily available in classrooms. "Because when the student has access to the s… Read More
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ASCD SmartBrief for Education Leaders
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Why school leaders need to encourage dissenting voices
5/19/2013
- Education Week
School leaders need to create a safe environment for employees to feel comfortable speaking the truth, even when it is something administrators don't want to hear, write K-12 leadership experts Jill B… Read More
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