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“Scientifically based” versus “Evidence-based” versus “Research-based”—Oh, my!!! (Part II of III)
Making Effective Programmatic Decisions: Why You Need to Know the History and Questions Behind these TermsDear Colleagues,IntroductionThis (now) three-part series is focusing on how states, districts...
Read Full ArticleThe Top Ten Ways that Educators Make Bad, Large-Scale Programmatic Decisions (Part I of II)
The Hazards of ESEA/ESSA’s Freedom and Flexibility at the State and Local LevelsDear Colleagues,IntroductionAs we plan in earnest for the full implementation of the Elementary and Secondary Education...
Read Full ArticleBack to the Future: What My High School Reunion Reminded Me about High School Reform
The Non-Academic Essentials for High School Students’ SuccessDear Colleagues,Introduction I hope that all of you had a great summer. . . but for some of you, the summer is over, and the new school y...
Read Full ArticleSchool Climate and Safety, and School Discipline and Classroom Management
Building Strong Schools to Strengthen Student Outcomes—A Summer Review of Previous Blogs (IV of IV)Dear Colleagues,IntroductionI hope you are doing well, and that your summer has been both peaceful an...
Read Full ArticleStudents’ Mental Health Status and Wellness, and School Discipline and Disproportionality
Building Strong Schools to Strengthen Student Outcomes—A Summer Review of Previous Blogs (III of IV)Dear Colleagues,IntroductionAs our long, hot summer continues, I hope you are doing well.If you keep...
Read Full ArticleThe New Every Student Succeeds Act (ESEA/ESSA), and Multi-Tiered and Special Education Services
Building Strong Schools to Strengthen Student Outcomes—A Summer Review of Previous Blogs (II of IV)Dear Colleagues,IntroductionHappy (early) Fourth of July !!!Knowing that we are sometimes not able to...
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