Study reveals gender gaps in reading, maths achievement
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Student attitude, behavior and confidence may contribute to gender gaps among 15-year-olds in maths and reading, according to a recent analysis by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Data show boys, on average, performed lower academically than girls. However, the gender gap in reading narrowed among students ages 16 to 29. Reuters
(05 Mar.)
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Teacher Language That Helps Children Learn The Power of Our Words has shown thousands of teachers how to use language to build a classroom where students feel safe, respected, appreciated, and excited about learning. New second edition links teacher language to Common Core State Standards and offers more on using language to boost academic engagement and achievement. Learn more and order.
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How educators can develop trust in the classroom
If teachers trust their students, their students will trust them, writes Emma Waters, a primary-school teacher in Australia. In this commentary, Waters offers tips to help teachers develop these relationships, such as by praising students, fostering co-operation and encouraging personal improvement and reflection. EducationHQ
(09 Mar.)
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Online at Harvard: Leading Change in Education Systems Managing education systems requires systematic attention to multiple issues. Study with HGSE faculty and learn best practices from the most effective systems across the globe. Adapt emerging strategies and apply them to your own system during this online program from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. More |
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NEASC and ECIS Partner
The New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) and ECIS are pleased to announce a partnership to co-develop a professional learning curriculum for schools seeking or maintaining NEASC accreditation through its Commission on International Education, PS-12 (CIE). As part of this learning curriculum, ECIS will train team members for CIE Accreditation, offering face-to-face and online training opportunities. Read more
ECIS Leadership Conference – April 2015 - #ecisapr2015
Come and join us in 'Catalysing our Creativity' at the ECIS Leadership Conference in Brussels from the 8-11 April 2015. Registration is now open with conference information and registration found here. An exciting programme awaits beginning with pre-conference workshops and tours. Our line-up for the main conference includes Juliana Rotich, Executive Director of Ushahidi, Graham Brown-Martin, the founder of Learning without Frontiers, and Matthew Taylor, chief executive of the RSA.
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