Earning a college degree helps Americans of all income levels, but the effect is particularly dramatic for those from the lowest-income families. Without a degree, almost half of all students in the lowest-income bracket will stay trapped there; with a degree, that number is cut by almost two-thirds. Without a degree, fewer than [...]
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On March 13 the National Mathematics Advisory Panel released its final report. The panel, created by President Bush in April 2006, was charged with making recommendations to the President and the Secretary on the best use of scientifically based research to advance the teaching and learning of mathematics, with a specific focus on preparation [...]
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A few years ago I began subscribing to the Marshall Memos (www.marshallmemo.com) as a way to stay current with research and best practices related to teaching and learning. Many of the summaries have caused me to want to share and talk about issues that are related to the work we do [...]
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I am interested in getting a site together of websites that corresponds to each standard…. so if I am working on standard 6N1, for example, what are all of the different sites teachers use that help with that standard? So, does anyone have a list of links by standard?
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Welcome to our online meeting place. Here we can talk about our instructional successes and needs. This blog provides news, events, and other information about the Fall River Public Schools. All responses and posts will be subject to approval, so that any inappropriate material is not represented. Any posts, responses, or articles are the [...]
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