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Smiling african american teacher and schoolchildren with arms up in classroom
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Keri D. Ingraham
December 14, 2020
Teaching

The Teacher Pay Debate (Part 3): Implementing Incentives

Keri D. Ingraham
December 14, 2020
Teaching
The U.S. can't afford to continue to increase teacher pay in accordance with an ineffective, outdated compensation model. It's time to financially incentivize teachers who are high-performing, willing to work twelve months, and serve in high demand areas and subjects. Read More ›
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Keri D. Ingraham
December 7, 2020
Teaching

The Teacher Pay Debate (Part 2): Examining Teacher Pay

Keri D. Ingraham
December 7, 2020
Teaching
Before jumping on the increase-teacher-pay bandwagon, several factors influencing teacher pay need to be understood. These include the seniority-based salary calculation system, the nine-month work year, and the higher demand for expertise in technical subjects. Read More ›
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School education. Prepare for school lesson. Annual report. Teacher and supervisor working together in school classroom. Educational program. School educator with laptop and principal with documents
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Keri D. Ingraham
December 4, 2020
Teaching, Unions

The Teacher Pay Debate (Part 1): Why the Debate?

Keri D. Ingraham
December 4, 2020
Teaching, Unions
How can we pay teachers more? The premise of the question is teachers are not adequately paid, a frequently heard argument. But what is the reality? Read More ›
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Elementary School Classroom: Enthusiastic Teacher Holding Tablet Computer Explains to a Brilliant Young Children How Wind Turbines Work. Kids Learning about Eco-Friendly Forms of Renewable Energy
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Keri D. Ingraham
November 25, 2020
Learning

Differentiated Instruction — Easier Than Most Teachers Realize

Keri D. Ingraham
November 25, 2020
Learning
When asked by administrators to differentiate instruction within their classrooms, teachers typically feel overwhelmed at what they believe to be a daunting, if not an impossible, task. However, differentiated instruction may not be as difficult as most think. Read More ›
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Authentic school grounds. School backpacks and bags piled up outside a run down looking classroom. Lesson learning taking place inside room.
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Keri D. Ingraham
November 22, 2020
Students

A Mass Educational Exodus

Keri D. Ingraham
November 22, 2020
Students
School closures began last March, and today over half of K-12 public schools remain closed to in-person learning. It is estimated that upwards of three million students have cut ties with schooling. Read More ›
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Small boy and girl staring with surprisment in book, using lens, magnifying pictures. Cute girl in eyewear wearing white shirt sitting near her classmate, looking with widely opened eyes in magnifier
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Keri D. Ingraham
November 11, 2020
Charter Schools, School Choice

School Choice (Part 1): An In-Depth Look

Keri D. Ingraham
November 11, 2020
Charter Schools, School Choice
Over 42.2 million K-12 students do not have school choice unless their parents can afford expensive private school tuition, or at least one parent can stay at home to provide the necessary supervision and academic support for homeschool learning. Read More ›
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Americas School System
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Keri D. Ingraham
November 2, 2020
Education Policy

Election Implications for Education

Keri D. Ingraham
November 2, 2020
Education Policy
Although other issues, such as the economy, coronavirus, law and order (or the lack thereof), healthcare, and a host of climate-related topics, have taken center stage, the election has implications for education. Read More ›
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portrait of a group of asian elementary school children
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Donald Nielsen
October 29, 2020
Educational Leadership, International Education, Teaching

Why Do Singapore Students Outperform the Rest of the World?

Donald Nielsen
October 29, 2020
Educational Leadership, International Education, Teaching
Research reveals that the most significant influence on student academic achievement is the quality of the teacher in the classroom. Singapore has the highest performing children in the world. Is it possible they have the best teachers? What is Singapore doing dramatically different that the U.S. can emulate? Read More ›