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Lack of sleep blights pupils’ education
By Sean Coughlan Sleep deprivation is a significant hidden factor in lowering the achievement of school pupils, according to researchers carrying out international education tests. It is a particular problem in more affluent countries, with sleep experts linking it to the … Continue reading
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Tagged BBC, Boston College, Czech Republic, education, health, learning, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, Sleep deprivation, students, United States
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A Vision of Students Today
As we get settled into a new school year, I would like to share this video. It describes today’s student. How we learn, how we learn, and what we are concerned about. Excellent job by Michael Wesch and the students … Continue reading
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Tagged college, education, Kansas State University, learning, Michael Wesch, statistics, students, university
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GOOD NEWS: “School Of The Future” Bridges Graduation Gap
This is truly good news. This is just one of many efforts around the United States raising educational opportunities for disadvantaged students. Achievement is guaranteed with the right tools and a mentality for success. GOOD NEWS: “School Of The Future” Bridges Graduation … Continue reading
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Tagged achievement, african american, black, children, education, hispanic, Microsoft, students, technology
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Final Bell: Kansas City’s Effort to Save Its Schools
Time Magazine’s Karen Ball on the Kansas City school closures. I have written about this also in Dying School,Dying City. Now this has gotten national press. This just validates my stand that Dr. Covington, the Kansas City School Board, the … Continue reading
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Tagged african american, black, education, inner-city, Kansas City, kids, schools, students
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Dying School, Dying City
I originally wrote this back in February. The KCMSD approved this plan and yesterday was the last day of school for this school year. It also marked the end, the closure of 21 community treasures and havens in Kansas City-its schools. … Continue reading
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Tagged african american, black, education, inner-city, Kansas City, kids, schools, students
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What Makes a Great Teacher? Pushing Boundaries
A teacher who is creative and unique is the best at inspiring and educating their students. Their influence on their students can be life changing. Stephanie Robinson definitely hit the nail on the head in her commentary. I had a similar experience … Continue reading →