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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.
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The Principal's Role in Successful Schools: Creating a Positive School Culture
The Principal's Role in Successful Schools: Creating a Positive School Culture
The Principal's Role in Successful Schools: Creating a Positive School Culture

"Positive school culture is the heart of improvement and growth in any building", writes Shelly Habegger for Principal Magazine. This article discusses the principal's role in school success.
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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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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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Community Service Ideas for Middle School Students
Community Service Ideas for Middle School Students
Community Service Ideas for Middle School Students

Community service for preteens and teens is becoming a requirement at many middle schools. Here’s how to make that volunteer time really mean something to your child.
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Social Skills - Grade by Grade
Social Skills - Grade by Grade
Social Skills - Grade by Grade

Scholastic discusses the grade-level social skills that teachers tend to look for and how to teach it. Skills range from sharing and being polite in Pre-K to accountability and perspective in Grades 4-5.
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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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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.
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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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Toolbox: Social Emotional Learning Curriculum for K-6 Students
Toolbox: Social Emotional Learning Curriculum for K-6 Students
Toolbox: Social Emotional Learning Curriculum for K-6 Students

This toolbox is a research-based social-emotional learning curriculum that provides resources for educators and parents. It teaches critical social competencies necessary for academic and life success such as: resiliency, self-management, and responsible decision-making skills.
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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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Federal Role in Education Has a Long History
Federal Role in Education Has a Long History
Federal Role in Education Has a Long History

A brief history of the federal government's role in public education.
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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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Inside the Classroom: Social-Emotional Learning in 4th Grade
Inside the Classroom: Social-Emotional Learning in 4th Grade
Inside the Classroom: Social-Emotional Learning in 4th Grade

Blog providing SEL options for 4th graders
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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.