What does a million look like? Plus: improving reading outcomes for low-income students

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What Does a Million Look Like?; Improving Reading Outcomes for Economically Disadvantaged Students; 3 Tips for Using Conversations for Assessment |

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November 21, 2018
Young students can conceptualize large numbers.
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What Does a Million Look Like?

An effort to help third graders visualize large numbers turns into an ambitious project to build a model of a million.



Reading interventions that help
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Improving Reading Outcomes for Economically Disadvantaged Students

A teacher at a Title I school shares classroom and school-wide strategies to improve students' reading trajectories.



How to present a more complete picture of consent
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The Role of Education in Preventing Sexual Misconduct

Three ideas for improving sex education to create a culture of consent and help prevent sexual misconduct.



A low-pressure way to check for understanding
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3 Tips for Using Conversations for Assessment

Assessing students doesn't have to mean giving a test—an interview or informal chat is often a better option.



Fostering a sense of unity and trust among staff members
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Cultivating a Strong Staff Culture

School and district leaders can build strong relationships among educators by focusing on three factors.





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