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School and community resources for school leaders.
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February 23, 2013 1:20 PM
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Reality Pedagogy: Christopher Emdin at TEDxTeachersCollege

In this talk Christopher Emdin talks about the true meaning and role of "peace", "justice", "equity" and "equality" in the classroom by talking about Reality...
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February 16, 2013 4:17 PM
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RP&E Research and Resources | Urban Habitat

RP&E Research and Resources | Urban Habitat | Schools, Families, and Community Resources | Scoop.it
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February 14, 2013 11:29 PM
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R.I. Students Gaining 'Badges,' Credits Outside School

R.I. Students Gaining 'Badges,' Credits Outside School | Schools, Families, and Community Resources | Scoop.it
The Providence school district is in the middle of an initiative to recognize skills and give academic credit for learning taking place outside school.
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February 14, 2013 10:52 PM
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A New Tool for Understanding Family–School Relationships: The Harvard Graduate School of Education PreK-12 Parent Survey / Browse Our Publications / Publications & Resources / HFRP - Harvard Family...

A New Tool for Understanding Family–School Relationships: The Harvard Graduate School of Education PreK-12 Parent Survey / Browse Our Publications / Publications & Resources / HFRP - Harvard Family... | Schools, Families, and Community Resources | Scoop.it
This tool, developed through a partnership between the Harvard Graduate School of Education and Survey Monkey, provides educators with free access to a set of survey questions, or scales, to help t...
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February 9, 2013 1:48 PM
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Expanding Minds and Opportunities | The Expanded Learning and Afterschool Project

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February 9, 2013 1:33 PM
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Minn. Superintendent Pioneered ELL Reforms

Minn. Superintendent Pioneered ELL Reforms | Schools, Families, and Community Resources | Scoop.it
An immigrant herself, Valeria Silva led by example a nationwide push to teach English-learners in mainstream classes.
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February 9, 2013 1:26 PM
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Coalition for Community Schools

Coalition for Community Schools | Schools, Families, and Community Resources | Scoop.it
The Coalition for Community Schools is an alliance of national, state and local organizations in education K-16, youth development, community planning and development, family support, health and...
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February 4, 2013 6:02 PM
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Top Ten Resources on the CCSS for ELLs

Top Ten Resources on the CCSS for ELLs | Schools, Families, and Community Resources | Scoop.it
Happy New Year! I hope that all of you have enjoyed a restful and fulfilling holiday season and have had a chance to recharge your batteries to begin 2013. Since top ten lists are popular during th...
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February 4, 2013 5:58 PM
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Great Schools - OCO

Great Schools - OCO | Schools, Families, and Community Resources | Scoop.it
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February 4, 2013 5:56 PM
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Home - PolicyLink

Home - PolicyLink | Schools, Families, and Community Resources | Scoop.it
PolicyLink is a national research and action institute advancing economic and social equity by Lifting Up What Works.
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February 4, 2013 5:55 PM
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Promise Neighborhoods Institute at PolicyLink

Promise Neighborhoods Institute at PolicyLink | Schools, Families, and Community Resources | Scoop.it
Promise Neighborhoods Institute
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February 4, 2013 5:53 PM
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IDEO.org | Raising Kids ...

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January 14, 2013 6:26 PM
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Publications & Resources / Family Involvement / HFRP - Harvard Family Research Project

The Harvard Family Research Project strives to increase the effectiveness of public and private organizations and communities as they promote child development, student achievement, healthy family functioning and community development.
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February 21, 2013 8:53 PM
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How to Foster Grit, Tenacity and Perseverance: An Educator’s Guide | MindShift

How to Foster Grit, Tenacity and Perseverance: An Educator’s Guide | MindShift | Schools, Families, and Community Resources | Scoop.it
How can we best prepare children and adolescents to thrive in the 21st century? This question is at the heart of what every educator attempts to do on a daily
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February 16, 2013 12:42 PM
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Year-Round Learning: Continuity in Education Across Settings and Time Through Expanded Learning Opportunities / NCSL & Harvard Family Research Project Brief Series: ELO Research, Policy, & Practice...

This brief provides examples of year-round learning programs along with recommendations for policymakers looking for ways to increase youth engagement in learning,
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February 14, 2013 10:56 PM
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Community Learning Exchange

Community Learning Exchange | Schools, Families, and Community Resources | Scoop.it
An online resources for developing leaders who can make intentional and informed decisions about various approaches to creating change.
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February 9, 2013 1:50 PM
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StriveTogether | Every Child, Every Step of the Way, Cradle to Career.

StriveTogether | Every Child, Every Step of the Way, Cradle to Career. | Schools, Families, and Community Resources | Scoop.it
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February 9, 2013 1:47 PM
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Home Page | Elev8

Home Page | Elev8 | Schools, Families, and Community Resources | Scoop.it
Elev8 brings together schools, families and the community in low-income areas to ensure that students succeed in middle school and beyond.
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February 9, 2013 1:31 PM
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Build After-School Partnerships

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February 9, 2013 1:23 PM
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Being Across Homes

Being Across Homes | Schools, Families, and Community Resources | Scoop.it
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Several articles in this collection are helpful resources for practioners and researchers

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February 4, 2013 6:00 PM
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Got a Problem? Students Can Find the Solution | MindShift

Got a Problem? Students Can Find the Solution | MindShift | Schools, Families, and Community Resources | Scoop.it
Erin Scott By Matt Levinson Schools are the perfect breeding ground for fostering students' questions, a place to spark students' interests and ideas fo
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February 4, 2013 5:57 PM
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Future Forecast

The Future Forecast, The World of Learning and Futures Thinking describe the way KnowledgeWorks approaches educational reform.
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February 4, 2013 5:55 PM
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Leading for Equity

Leading for Equity | Schools, Families, and Community Resources | Scoop.it
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A New Framework: Improving Family Engagement | ED.gov Blog

A New Framework: Improving Family Engagement | ED.gov Blog | Schools, Families, and Community Resources | Scoop.it
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February 4, 2013 5:51 PM
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Webinar Series: Achieving Excellence and Innovation in Family, School, and Community Engagement

Webinar Series: Achieving Excellence and Innovation in Family, School, and Community Engagement | Schools, Families, and Community Resources | Scoop.it
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