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Why Schools Should Focus on Social Capital Development — Not Just Skills

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In short, social capital theory implies that those with larger and stronger networks, relationships and interpersonal trust excel at achieving their goals. Through resources made available by connections — resources that can be mobilized through ties in the networks. But education just isn’t there yet. Researcher Tara J.

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When Students Miss School, Teachers Enjoy Their Jobs Less

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Of particular concern is the effect of missing class on student achievement, along with other notable problems like student behavior. It only occurred by October of 2023 using federal relief dollars, according to economic analysis from the Economic Policy Institute.

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The Role of Mathematics in Education

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Finance and Economics: The Art of Numbers In the realms of finance and economics, mathematics is the brush with which professionals paint the picture of the market’s future. Let’s embrace the challenge and the beauty of mathematics, for it is the key to unlocking a world of possibilities.

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School and Job Tips for Young Adults

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In the current economic climate, a solid education can serve as the launching pad for a rewarding career. While getting ready to take standardized tests in high school or after, prep courses can assist motivated candidates in achieving better scores.

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Want Students to Flourish? Teach Human Ecology

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Initially, the built-in education to counteract uncontrollable mega-modernity was Home Economics—emphasis on economics. However, since the ’70s, schools dropped Home Economics as they became driven more by employers’ demands, not human needs. It is not difficult to slip up and go from victor to victim in a few hours.

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Expensive Textbooks Are Still A Problem. Will Higher Quality OER Help?

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The company is among OER providers that argue that OER can be a tool in making higher education more equitable, by making sure that economically disadvantaged students have the materials to succeed in courses like statistics that serve as gateways to lucrative professions. Officials plan to make an OER Statistics 101 course available by 2023.

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91% Proficiency: How One Teacher Transformed Reading Outcomes In Just One Year

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From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Discover how educator Ezera Washington achieved a remarkable 91% proficiency rate in ELA assessments within a single academic year, raising her students test scores by 40%. The power of strong parent-teacher partnerships in boosting reading achievement.