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The Secret to Successful Essay Writing: 10 Proven Tips to Level Up

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Essay writing is a crucial skill for academic and professional success because it teaches clear, logical, and persuasive communication. Achieving high grades, personal development, and future professional success all hinge on strong essay writing abilities. It presents your main argument and sets the direction for your paper.

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How to Compare and Contrast Authentically

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Look at what Harvey Silver says in his book, Compare and Contrast : By compiling the available research on effective instruction, Marzano, Pickering, and Pollock found that strategies that engage students in comparative thinking had the greatest effect on student achievement, leading to an average percentile gain of 45 points.

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Let’s Talk About Habits of Mind

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Thinking and Communicating with Clarity and Precision. The result is a compelling argument that education is less a data download and more a fitness program for our brains. Thinking and Communicating with Clarity and Precision. Listening with Understanding and Empathy. Thinking Flexibly. Thinking about Thinking. Finding Humor.

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How One District Takes STEM Learning to the Next Level

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Students addressed their own climate anxiety by applying their research skills in designing climate solutions and writing defending arguments to local politicians. This required students to not only read instructions but also to analyze information and synthesize research to communicate their ideas effectively.

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As AI Chatbots Rise, More Educators Look to Oral Exams — With High-Tech Twist

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I think where the future is going is, it's going to become even more important for students to be able to have those soft skills and be able to talk and communicate their ideas." I think something that's overlooked in a lot of educational systems is your ability to have a discussion and hold an argument about your work,” says Tey.

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The Role of Assistive Technology in Promoting Inclusive Education

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These symptoms can make it challenging for them to read, write, understand information, and communicate. They aim to support students’ engagement and communication so they can understand lessons and adapt to their learning environments efficiently. In the US, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) served around 7.3

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Panic Over SEL Is Unfounded. Here’s Why.

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First, communicate clearly the purpose and goals of any SEL practices and curricula you employ, and that healthy child development and educational achievement go hand in hand. Above all, use SEL skills with these communications about SEL. Relationships are the heart of SEL, too.