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Teaching Ahead: A Roundtable
How Can Teachers Influence Decisionmakers?
At the end of a tumultuous school year, our teacher-panelists discuss the most viable ways for educators to advocate for their profession and for systemic change. (June 18, 2013)
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Will the Common Core Derail True College and Career Readiness?
Teacher Paul Barnwell says all high school students should have opportunities to take technical and vocational classes, but worries the common core will further narrow course options. (June 25, 2013)
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Speaking of the Common Core ... Give Students Time to Talk
A teacher offers six suggestions for giving students purposeful practice in oral communication, a focus of the common standards. (June 25, 2013)
Teaching Channel Spotlight
Video: Collaborating to Design and Build Stable Structures
A 12th grade teacher in Marrero, La., demonstrates how she challenges her students to think like engineers by having them build a structurally sound bridge to support textbooks. (July 2, 2013)
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Ed-Tech PD Focuses on Student Learning Needs
Experts say professional development should put razor-sharp attention on what students need to learn, rather than on how to use specific devices. (March 11, 2013)
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