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4 Keys to Motivating Reluctant High School Readers

By the time many students reach high school, their motivation to read is at its lowest. These simple tips will increase student interest in reading both ...

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Ask An Expert Matthew Lynch Testing

New Teacher Tip: Handling Challenging Behavior Problems

Every class has its share of challenging students. If you feel frustrated with the behavior issues that you have to handle, take comfort in the fact that you are not ...
Ask An Expert Matthew Lynch Teachers

3 Ways to Improve U.S. Students Standing Worldwide

The latest international report on student knowledge and success worldwide once again paints U.S. pupils in a bad light. This is not the first time American students have lagged behind ...
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How Dumbed Down Education Is Creating a National Security Crisis

For the past few decades, our country’s educational system has seen both struggle and tremendous change. With the various ailments plaguing our educational system, education reforms have attempted to pick ...
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21 Inspirational Quotes That Nelson Mandela Made About Education

We all have our heroes. Those human beings that seem larger than life and almost achieve Godlike status. One of my heroes is the late-great Nelson Mandela, who was affectionally ...
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The Edvocate Podcast, Episode 7: How Digital Age Teachers Can Win Over Parents

Education is a collaborative process, as it takes many stakeholders working in unison to help students succeed academically. One of the most integral parts of this collaborative team is parents, ...

International Education

Australia facts

Australia is a beautiful land, famous for its unique flora and fauna, vast deserts, beautiful beaches, and multicultural population. It is a nation that has something for everyone. Here ...
International Education

Alaska facts

Alaska is a state in the United States of America located in the extreme northwest of North America. It is the largest state in the United States by area and ...
International Education

Cuba facts

Cuba is a Caribbean island nation located in the northern hemisphere with a population of 11.2 million. It is famous for its rich history, breathtaking landscapes, and captivating culture. Here ...
International Education

Facts about Italy

Italy is a country renowned for its architectural masterpieces, exotic cuisine, and vibrant culture. It is a country with a rich history and heritage, and every year, millions of ...
International Education

Facts about Africa

Africa is known as the second-largest and second-most-populous continent in the world. It has a rich and diverse culture that is often celebrated for its music, food, and art. It’s ...

Early Childhood Reading & Literacy

What is Dialogic Reading?

Reading books is an important part of a child’s learning and development. Books not only provide entertainment; they are a learning tool that teachers and parents use to help a ...
Child Development Early Childhood

What is Mental Age?

This describes the age of a child based on his intelligence. The mental age (MA) can be above or below the biological age of a child, but usually, it is ...
Child Development Early Childhood

Preoperational Stage: Everything You Need to Know

This refers to a stage in a child’s development whereby the child forms images of things in their mind. This is the second stage in psychologist Jean Piaget’s theory of ...
Early Childhood

Is Early Childhood Education Contributing to Socioeconomic Disparities?

Early childhood education is widely considered crucial for a child’s long-term learning and development. However, recent conversations have raised concerns about whether or not early education plays a role in ...
Child Development Early Childhood

Childhood Trauma: Understanding, Recognizing, and Healing

Childhood Trauma: Handle With Care Childhood trauma, marked by instances of extreme stress, abuse, neglect, or loss, leaves a profound impact on the developing mind of a child. These painful ...

Gifted and Talented Education

Schools for Gifted Students: What to Know

Introduction For students who display exceptional intellectual or creative abilities, gifted schools can offer a stimulating environment that caters to their unique needs. In these specialized institutions, gifted students can ...
Gifted and Talented Education

What Impact Did COVID Have on Gifted Education?

Introduction The Covid-19 pandemic has left an indelible mark on all aspects of society, but for students in special education, the effects have been particularly pronounced. This article aims to ...
Gifted and Talented Education

Giftedness: Everything You Need to Know

This refers to a person whose IQ is above average, usually above 130. It also refers to people who perform certain tasks or activities above the average expected level. In ...
Gifted and Talented Education

How to Reform Gifted Education

Gifted children are those who demonstrate exceptional potential in one or more areas of intelligence, such as academics, arts, athletics or leadership. Such children have advanced cognitive development and learning ...
Gifted and Talented Education

Twice-Exceptional: What Does it Mean?

To be twice-exceptional is to be exceptionally gifted in some academic aspects while being below average compared to peers in other aspects. As a matter of fact, such a child ...

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Dr. Gene Kerns

4 Keys to Motivating Reluctant High School Readers

Should Good Readers Be Taught Reading Strategies?

What are Suprasegmentals?

Inferential Thinking To Make Conclusions

What are Vowels and Diphthongs?

What are Diacritics?

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