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2019 Education Research Highlights
2019 Education Research Highlights
2019 Education Research Highlights

Every year brings new insights—and cautionary tales—about what works in education. This article highlights education research studies from 2019.
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5 Quick Classroom-Management Tips for Novice Teachers
5 Quick Classroom-Management Tips for Novice Teachers
5 Quick Classroom-Management Tips for Novice Teachers

Rebecca Alber share classroom management tips for newer teachers. This article is hosted on the Edutopia.org website, a source for a wide range of information and resources educators.
Best Practices
Best Practice Guidance for Restorative Practice
Best Practice Guidance for Restorative Practice
Best Practice Guidance for Restorative Practice

This report summarizes restorative practice techniques and defines a step-by-step process that can be followed by the practitioner.
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DoSomething.org - A Youth-Led Movement for Good
DoSomething.org - A Youth-Led Movement for Good
DoSomething.org - A Youth-Led Movement for Good

This website provides opportunities for individuals to volunteer and participate in social change and civic action campaigns to make real-world impact on causes they care about.
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FamilyEducation
FamilyEducation
FamilyEducation

FamilyEducation is a parenting website that provides resources to parents at every stage, from pregnancy to raising toddlers, and teens.
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National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse
National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse
National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse

This website provides resources and information to support strong fathers and families.
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Parent Toolkit - Resources
Parent Toolkit - Resources
Parent Toolkit - Resources

Parent Toolkit is a one-stop resource developed with parents in mind. It’s produced by NBC News Education Nation and supported by Pearson and includes information about almost every aspect of your child’s development, because they're all connected. Healthy, successful children can excel in many areas – in the classroom, on the court, and in their relationships with peers and adults. The Parent Toolkit also supports children's social and emotional development by providing tips to help children with self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationships, and responsible decision-making.
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Family Communication
Family Communication
Family Communication

This webpage provides a series of links to assist parents communicating with their children. Resources detail verbal and non-verbal communication, as well as some best practices for handling conflict and anger.
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Common Sense Education
Common Sense Education
Common Sense Education

Common Sense supports K–12 schools with lesson plans, educational technology reviews, and everything else educators need to empower a generation of digital citizens.
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Government Relaxes Nutrition Standards for School Lunches
Government Relaxes Nutrition Standards for School Lunches
Government Relaxes Nutrition Standards for School Lunches

This article explains the changes in federal nutrition standards for school lunches.
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Best Practices in Education - Community Schools
Best Practices in Education - Community Schools
Best Practices in Education - Community Schools

NEA's research spotlight on community schools including descriptions and additional related links.
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10 Ways to Help Your Teen Succeed in High School
10 Ways to Help Your Teen Succeed in High School
10 Ways to Help Your Teen Succeed in High School

KidsHealth shares 10 ways parents can help their teen stay on track for academic success in high school.
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Attendance Works Website
Attendance Works Website
Attendance Works Website

The Attendance Works website contains information and resources to reduce chronic absenteeism and improve student outcomes.
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The California Department of Education - Parent and Family Resources
The California Department of Education - Parent and Family Resources
The California Department of Education - Parent and Family Resources

California Department of Education's (CDE) webpage with information for parents and families on how to be involved in the education of their children.
Reports
Engaging Teachers: Measuring the Impact of Teachers on Student Attendance in Secondary School
Engaging Teachers: Measuring the Impact of Teachers on Student Attendance in Secondary School
Engaging Teachers: Measuring the Impact of Teachers on Student Attendance in Secondary School

This study found that highly engaging teachers can decrease absences by 49 percent, making it clear that a teacher’s impact extends well beyond test scores and grades.
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Chronic Absenteeism: What You Need to Know
Chronic Absenteeism: What You Need to Know
Chronic Absenteeism: What You Need to Know

This web page contains information for parents about what chronic absenteeism is and how it prevents students from receiving consistent instruction they need.
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10 Simple Ways to Engage in Lifelong Learning
10 Simple Ways to Engage in Lifelong Learning
10 Simple Ways to Engage in Lifelong Learning

This article discusses 10 ways to engage in lifelong learning.
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Social Emotional Learning in the Home
Social Emotional Learning in the Home
Social Emotional Learning in the Home

CASEL provides parents and families resources to support their children’s social and emotional development at home.
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Great Schools - Learn About Schools in Your Area
Great Schools - Learn About Schools in Your Area
Great Schools - Learn About Schools in Your Area

Great Schools.org provides information regarding school quality to help parents find the right school for their family.
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Six Seconds: The Emotional Intelligence Network
Six Seconds: The Emotional Intelligence Network
Six Seconds: The Emotional Intelligence Network

This is a network that provides Social and emotional Learning resources.
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American Institute for Research
American Institute for Research
American Institute for Research

The American Institutes for Research (AIR) has conducted extensive research in early childhood, K-12, and higher education settings. AIR offers resources and research publications for educators.
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Reunite, Renew, and Thrive: Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Roadmap for Reopening School
Reunite, Renew, and Thrive: Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Roadmap for Reopening School
Reunite, Renew, and Thrive: Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Roadmap for Reopening School

This is the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) Social-Emotional Learning Roadmap for reopening schools.
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CDE - Social and Emotional Learning
CDE - Social and Emotional Learning
CDE - Social and Emotional Learning

The following Social and Emotional (SEL) Guiding Principles (Principles) are intended to inform and support strong SEL practice across the state based on the collective experience of the contributors. The CDE is committed to helping educators learn more about SEL and how to make this a part of every child’s school experience.
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The Federal Role in Education
The Federal Role in Education
The Federal Role in Education

Education is primarily a State and local responsibility in the United States. A quick overview of the role of the Federal government in education.