Award-winning education expert Kwame Sarfo-Mensah breaks down a simple yet powerful lesson in empowering kids to learn math confidently.
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The Whole Language vs Phonics battle wages on, but the students are losing the war.
Weave Social Emotional Learning into the Fabric of the School Day
Dr. Evelyn Johnson discusses why social and emotional learning is critical to the school day for both children and adults to navigate challenging social and emotional situations successfully.
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