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What 40 Million Messages Tell Us About Parent-Teacher Communication

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Could better communication between schools and parents alleviate the problem? To Lim, that means there’s a lot of room for improvement in how educators and parents are communicating. And other research has pointed to the importance of improving parent-teacher communication. Parsing education data into snack-sized servings.

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Kids Use Play To Communicate. Here’s Why Adults Need To Pay Attention.

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Danny LaBrecque communicates through play at The Nature Preschool at Irvine Nature Center in Owings Mills, Md. The language of play isn’t just for children. It can also be a tool for adults to process the complex, and it has served me over the years in my work with young children and as a parent.

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How Virtual Information Sessions Are Changing K-12 Education

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Schools across the USA are embracing virtual information sessions to enhance learning experiences and streamline communication. Parents also appreciate the transparent communication channels, as they stay updated on their child’s academic journey without delay. Improved Communication. Personalized Learning.

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18 Digital Tool Musts in the Classroom — a Video

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Backchannel Devices: Enhance classroom communication. Class Websites: Centralize classroom resources and communication. Backchannel communication tools like Padlet and Twitter create a collaborative classroom environment where students can ask questions and share ideas in real time.

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5 Skills Graduates Need to Be Successful

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Creativity and problem-solving will come in handy in brainstorming solutions and revolution steps for projects, while communication and networking are invaluable when interacting with team members or potential clients. Excellent communication will help you showcase your skills and abilities to potential employers.

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What’s a Backchannel and Is it Right For Your Class?

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A backchannel refers to a secondary, often informal, communication channel that runs parallel to the main communication channel.

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How Classroom Technology Has Changed the Parent-Teacher Relationship

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And these days teachers can turn to other means of communication, like emailing notes to parents, blasting out weekly newsletters or relying on parents to check their students’ progress through digital class portals. And she notes that parent communication can be more complicated than ever these days.