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Five Must-Do Skills to Accomplish During High School

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At the starting line, all students are equal, crossing the freshman threshold with the same opportunities, and same possibilities for their future. student stands shoulder to shoulder with the star athlete, and the C student who aspires to nothing more than minimum wage workhas an equal chance that inspiration will strike.

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What is a Virtual HS?

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Access and Equity : Ensuring all students have equal access to technology and high-speed internet is a significant concern. Parental Involvement : Increased parental involvement is often necessary to help students stay motivated and on track.

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Students Need Learning Opportunities Beyond Core Subjects. Here's Why.

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Embracing and Valuing Every Subject Equally Recognizing and valuing the benefits of learning subjects not tested by the state, such as Arabic, is crucial for creating an enriching educational environment. To address this issue, we need a shift toward a more holistic educational approach that values all subjects equally.

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Tips for Supporting Students With Special Needs Using Technology

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Foster Collaborative Learning While technology in education often focuses on individual learning, fostering collaborative learning is equally essential for students with special needs. Accessibility Features : Tools like text-to-speech, adjustable text sizes, and color contrast options make content accessible to all learners.

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Teacher-Authors: What’s Happening on my Writer’s Blog

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Dyslexia is a condition that affects people of all ages, male and female equally, and causes them to mix up letters and words they read making what for most is a joy-filled act challenging and frustrating.

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Computer Science is Growing in K-12 Schools, But Access Doesn’t Equal Participation

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Computer science has a wider footprint in schools than ever before, but there are differences when it comes to who has access to computer courses and who’s enrolling.

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The Early Childhood Education Stories You Loved Most in 2024

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The program splits the cost of child care equally between an employer, an employee and the state. We spoke with Stockstill about her new book False Starts: The Segregated Lives of Preschoolers, and how it has shaped her understanding of early education as a great equalizer.

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