Nev. district includes math classes for parents in outreach

Nev. district offers free math classes for parents | How regular review of student work shapes learning | How to keep students focused when using technology in the classroom Created for sittishon.whungsinsujarit.comtit@blogger.com |  Web Version     September 23, 2014 CONNECT WITH SMARTBRIEF        SIGN UP | FORWARD | ARCHIVE | ADVERTISE Teaching & Learning Sponsored By Nev. district offers free math classes for parents (crossstudio) A Nevada school district will offer free math classes to parents to help them assist their children with homework. "The idea here is if we, as parents, are engaging in our kids learning effectively and actually helping our kids get that edge and get that confidence and have those successes," school board member Erin Cranor said, "Then, lots of good things are going to happen all the way across our community." 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To register for the next webinar or view a webinar on-demand, visit TI's website.   Standards Sponsored By Calif. officials predict smooth rollout of common core tests California schools administered online field tests to more than 3 million students last spring in preparation for the implementation of Common Core State Standards assessments this school year. Schools reported no major technical difficulties, which has boosted officials' confidence in this spring's full rollout of the tests. EdSource (9/21) Share:  Other News Study spotlights best practices for transitioning ELLs to common core The Hechinger Report (9/23) Share:  Master's in Teaching in About 1 Year – No Exams Nova Southeastern University's Master of Arts in Teaching & Learning is designed for practicing teachers looking to improve student performance and salary potential. With five specializations, including K-8 STEM, this 100% online degree program boasts almost 8,000 graduates, and can be completed in just 1 year. Learn More STEM Sponsored By Circle the Schools seeks to connect tech companies, schools Under a San Francisco-based program called Circle the Schools, tech companies can "adopt" public schools in hopes of raising low achievement levels and meeting workforce demands. Twenty schools are part of the growing program, in which firms offer donations, career tours and other assistance. TechCrunch (9/19) Share:  In Math Work Stations Debbie Diller presents over 70 stations for grades K-2 on beginning number concepts, addition & subtraction, place value, geometry, and measurement. You'll see how to introduce stations through whole-group & mini-lessons. Includes 300+ full-color photos from real classrooms. Click here now to preview Chapter 1! Policy & Legislation Lawmakers, governor express concerns about testing in Ohio Ohio Gov. John Kasich, state lawmakers, educators and experts are voicing concerns about an increase in standardized testing. 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