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What Is Title IX? An Overview for Educators and Students

[ad_1] When most people hear “Title IX,” they immediately think of school sports for girls and women. But that’s only a small part of what this important law entails. Discover the details of what this legislation says and means and who it protects. What is Title IX? Source: Hallmark University This landmark legislation (sometimes written …

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“Autistic Student” or “Student With Autism”? Why Person-First vs. Identity-First Language Matters

[ad_1] As educators, we play a critical role in shaping how our students understand their identities and their place in their communities. Our identities may include gender, race, religious beliefs, family values, cultures and ethnicities, and disability. For individuals with disabilities, the way they experience disability as part of their identity may differ. This is …

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These “Day in the Life” TikToks Share the Reality of Teaching

[ad_1] Ever wonder what a day in the life of a teacher really looks like?  Each day, from speech-language pathologists to high school biology teachers to substitutes, we are presented with unique challenges and rewards. To showcase this, we’ve compiled a list of videos that take a peek into a day in the life of …

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How student school board members are driving climate action | KQED

[ad_1] Last spring, Portland Public Schools, which has included student representatives on its board for several years, passed a pathbreaking climate policy that was co-written by the student representative. Kat Davis, the Oregon district’s advisor for climate justice, a newly created position, said students have been “so important” to the district’s role as a climate …

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Want to teach quality personal finance classes? Follow the 4 Cs | KQED

[ad_1] Ranzetta recommends that teachers incorporate explainers about financial topics in the news into a weekly lesson. For example, Tara Razi, a teacher at San Marcos High School who uses NGPF’s curriculum, brought an article to her personal finance class about “buy now, pay later,” a newly popular payment practice that allows consumers to make …

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The 6 Traits Students Need To Be Successful in Middle School, According to Teachers

[ad_1] As educators, the desire to see our students succeed runs deep. We want them to thrive, reach their full potential, and be ready for challenges beyond school. But what does it take for students to truly excel in their middle school years?  We opened our platform to feedback from 160 middle school teachers regarding …

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200+ Unique Poem Ideas and Prompts To Help Kids and Teens Get Started

[ad_1] If you’ve ever asked a kid to write a poem, you’ve almost certainly heard them say, “But what do I write about?” Coming up with poem ideas can be the hardest part for some young poets. Give them an inspirational start with our roundup of engaging poetry prompts. There are poem ideas here for …

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