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From us to you: The 2023-24 NIET Research Summary. Behind every statistic is our promise to improve teaching and learning. Discover the milestones we've reached together: https://bit.ly/3PUYGhN

Professional Learning Days are fundamental to provide our teachers to always be on the cutting edge of the teaching, education and academic skillset. Recently, our Primary teachers at St Brigid's College participated in a professional learning workshop delivered by Knowledge Society. The 1-day workshop unpacked the Science of Learning and Cognitive Load Theory and how it is translated into high impact instructions for students from Kindergarten to Year 6. The session also emphasised the need for ‘getting reading right’, to improve student outcomes in literacy and covered the pace and fidelity of phonics, the introduction of close and critical reading as strategies to improve reading competence and the important of encouraging the use of more ambitious text.

Today is #NationalSchoolPrincipalsDay. Learn how district and school administrators play a critical role in improving the learning environment and overall academic progress of their students: https://ow.ly/U2Cv50RoRcQ

Every student deserves the opportunity to develop literacy skills that support a lifetime of learning. 📖 Early reading intervention helps keep that world of possibilities open by establishing foundational skills and preventing long-term academic challenges. Discover strategies to support early readers on their academic journey: http://spr.ly/6041YmBnS

How Do We Increase Student Achievement? An Education Researcher Weighs In https://lnkd.in/d3XBXjeR School board members should take a listen & then ask district administrators 1. Have you listened to this? 2. Have teachers listened to this? 3. What's the plan to ensure they do?

It means a lot to speak to listeners in the Amarillo area in west Texas about my research showing the value of Grow Your Own and teacher residency programs to combat the growing impacts of uncertified teachers on student learning as well as the Teacher Incentive Allotment to make teaching a sustainable career. "We need to be rethinking how we are attracting folks into the profession, and that means providing the resources they need to invest that time to receive high-quality preparation." And once in the classroom? "The Teacher Incentive Allotment offers a viable livelihood, which we *have* to be able to do if we're going to combat the teacher shortage." Take a listen! https://lnkd.in/eya2exFY

OnlinePsychology@Pepperdine students are given individualized support at every stage designed to help them succeed. This includes technical support, academic advising, and professional guidance. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3p0WXXO

How do middle schoolers level up their literacy skills? In our Middle School World History curriculum, students... ✅ Practice source analysis ✅ Analyze document-based questions ✅ Connect claims, evidence, and reasoning ✅ Examine complex texts Learn more about inquirED Middle School World History units. ➡️ https://bit.ly/3JFdrl2

NEW PUB Alert 🚨 In this paper, we explored how high school youth construct knowledge and counter dominant discourses by utilizing informal learning spaces,such as social media platforms, peer and family conversations, as well as personal encounters. The findings illustrate the power of youth voices in a way that could inform future curriculum development. The study also highlights the possibility of creating ethical spaces in formal education to engage in social-justice topics. https://lnkd.in/ebY-mZKG

Effective support systems are built on a foundation of empathy and understanding. When students feel heard and understood, they are more likely to engage with the support services offered to them. Empathetic advising involves advisors who listen actively, validate students' feelings, and work collaboratively to design paths to academic recovery. Empathetic support goes a long way toward not only academic recovery but also personal growth.