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Increasingly, boys appear to be falling behind girls academically. Test statistics, grades and college degrees are part of the story, but experts are also concerned about the messages young men get about masculinity. Gwen Ifill talks with Michael Thompson, author of Raising Cain; Protecting the Emotional Life of Boys; Ever Forward Club founder Ashanti Branch; and Christina Hoff Sommers, author of The War Against Boys.
5) Global integration, How can we build academic achievement and global citizenship at the same time?
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Aimed at school leaders this video gives practical advice on how to support students to become global citizen in times of civic change.
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Educators know there are student factors outside of school, such as home life and childhood experiences, that have a big influence on student success in school. New research has shown that one factor in particular academic vocabulary is one of the strongest indicators of how well students will learn subject area content when they come to school.
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In this presentation, Dr. Reeves addresses the central issue facing teachers and educational leaders today--reducing the chasm between conceptualization and implementation. Dr. Reeves has identified the critical factors that lead to this challenge and offers solutions that will effect real change and improve student achievement in your school.
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He's an authority on leadership psychology and peak performance. He's a successful entrepreneur. He's a pioneering life coach and an internationally best-selling author. Tony Robbins makes it his business to know why we do the things we do, and in this TEDTalk he outlines what he terms the "invisible forces" that motivate everyone's actions - at work, in school, and throughout life.
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"The unwritten rules of success that every student must follow to thrive in collegeThe Secret Syllabus equips students with the tools they need to succeed, revealing the unwritten rules and cultural norms and expectations not included in the official curriculum. Left to figure out on their own how the academic world works, students frequently stumble, underperform, and miss opportunities. Without mastery of the secret syllabus, too many miss out on...
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"One of the most influential teaching guides ever--updated! Teach Like a Champion 2.0 is a complete update to the international bestseller. This teaching guide is a must-have for new and experienced teachers alike. Over 700,000 teachers around the world already know how the techniques in this book turn educators into classroom champions. With ideas for everything from classroom management to inspiring student engagement, you will be able to perfect...
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Lucy Calkins and her colleagues at the Reading and Writing Project have helped thousands of educators design their own pathways to the Common Core. Now, with Pathways to the Common Core, they are ready to help you find your way. Designed for teachers, school leaders, and professional learning communities looking to navigate the gap between their current literacy practices and the ideals of the Common Core, Pathways to the Common Core will help you:...
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"Coasting at school gets Casey into trouble until he finds a way to use his talents and passions to turn underachievement upside down. Includes tips and information to help parents, teachers, counselors, and other adults foster dialogue with any child wrestling with underachievement"--Provided by publisher.
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Create a systemwide plan for transforming the district office, schools, and classrooms into places that support ALL students. This updated edition continues to explain the need for candid conversations about race so that educators may understand why achievement inequality persists and learn how they can develop a curriculum that promotes educational equity and excellence.