How teachers and coaches help students find their own success By Greg Cunningham, Blended Learning Specialist “You have a great ability to quickly develop an analysis of the topic. If we can teach you how to speak, we might have something here.” These were my first comments to Jackson, a
by Eileen Wedegartner, Blended Learning Specialist I fondly recall a ragged rhyme that kids used to chant on the last day of school. Every adult of a certain age knows some version of it, but the one we always bellowed was: Only the most daring or naughty would speak the
Digital assistance in Math and English Improving Accuplacer scores is a worthwhile idea regardless of remediation policies, because it signifies improved foundation skills. Tests like Accuplacer are not just arbitrary exercises: they measure the skills required for an academic or vocational pursuit. Math and English are the foundation skills. In
by Joan Reissman, Blended Learning Specialist My last blog post discussed the fact that students don’t understand the connection between Accuplacer scores and remedial college courses until they meet with an advisor and see how many non-credit-bearing courses they will have to take. Although some colleges allow a good high
by Cathie Maglio, Blended Learning Specialist ’No more pencils no more books, No more teacher’s …’ It’s July and I’m hearing the Alice Cooper song “School’s Out for Summer! “ in my head. I’ve finished up my work in the schools for the year. Tenth graders took their MCAS tests
by Joan Reissman, Blended Learning Specialist Many students don’t understand the connection between Accuplacer scores and their immediate future. They may not see any connection until they meet with an admissions counselor and find out how many remedial courses they have to take. Although some community colleges are now waiving
by Eileen Wedegartner, Blended Learning Specialist For English Language Learners (ELL), mastering English is the key to success in all subjects. When we teach students who are struggling with math, we must take into account their skill level in English as well. This presents challenges in the blended learning classroom,
Congratulations to these all of the JFYNet Partner Schools… it has been our honor to help you on your way. East Boston HS Valedictorian Ooviya Sathiyamoorthy’s 2018 Valedictory Address I hope as my name-Ooviya-means “portrait” that you carry your names with awareness and respect for who you all are, because
by Greg Cunningham, Blended Learning Specialist By now you’ve surely seen them, heard them, admired them. The students of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, have been vocal, organized and poised when facing adulation or opposition. Their public speaking has been so good they’ve been accused of being
by Cathie Maglio, Blended Learning Specialist It’s springtime, when students check their email and mailboxes for those letters from colleges. Everyone knows a thick packet means acceptance and a letter-size envelope means rejection. The wait is fraught.
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