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posted by: Ruthie
| May 20, 2013, 01:06 PM
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Yesterday, Edweek published an insightful article citing new trends in low-cost professional development courses. As professional development opportunities continue to expand via online platforms, "MOOC's" (massively open online courses) are now being offered to K-12 educators. Silicon Valley company Coursera recently partnered with seven universities to provide 28 free courses, with topics ranging from biology and literacy to lessons on how to structure classes and survive the first year of teaching.
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posted by: Melissa
| May 17, 2013, 12:19 PM
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Every month, AAE takes some time to put together the best teacher resources we’ve come across. This month we’ve got online tools to help with grading and seating charts, timelines, backchannels, Shakespeare and more!
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posted by: Ruthie
| May 16, 2013, 11:19 AM
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Welcome to the Association of American Educators' online biweekly publication, Reform Matters. This education reform-focused publication features both original AAE content and a compilation of the latest news from the growing education reform community.
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posted by: Ruthie
| May 16, 2013, 10:49 AM
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As higher education becomes increasingly competitive and expensive, students often opt to take Advance Placement (AP) classes in high school to obtain an edge. These classes allow students to earn college credit via a rigorous standardized test and high-level course. Since the program’s inception in 1955 the AP program has claimed to narrow the achievement gap, prepare students for college, and give students a head start on college credits.
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posted by: Melissa
| May 15, 2013, 02:19 PM
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The ability to work in groups and collaborate is one of those 21st century skills that teachers try to instill alongside all the other curriculum necessities. It is also a skill that teachers constantly struggle to pass on to their students. It is not an impossible task, however. Consider these methods for building collaboration in your classroom:
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