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Transforming Elementary Math Instruction
School Turnaround > Instruction > See How It Works
Two math teachers at Sanders Elementary School discuss changes to their math instruction by relying more heavily on technology. They use interactive white boards and hands on, inquiry-based...
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School Example
A Team-Based Approach for Instructional Decision Making
School Turnaround > Leadership > See How It Works
The principal at Sanders Elementary School discusses the School Transformation Team and its role in making decisions about new programs, use of student data, and student services. The team includes...
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School Example
Walkthrough Support
School Turnaround > Leadership > See How It Works
Two teachers describe the classroom walkthroughs that occur regularly at their school. The principal comes in, unannounced, to observe classrooms and provide feedback and support to teachers. He...
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Supporting School Turnaround
School Turnaround > Leadership > See How It Works
In this audio interview, representatives from the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) and the Northern Center of Excellence describe their relationships with Minnesota schools and the support...
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Engaging Every Staff Member
School Turnaround > Committed Staff > See How It Works
This interview features the principal of an elementary school who is committed to making sure every staff member is engaged in the school improvement process. The staff at Laura MacArthur,...
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A State and District Partnership That Facilitates School Improvement
School Turnaround > Leadership > See How It Works
Representatives from both the Florida Department of Education and the Hilllsborough County School District describe how they work together to support Middleton High School in Tampa, FL. They note...
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School Example
Tearing Away the Layers of Despair: Changing a School Culture
School Turnaround > Leadership > See How It Works
The principal at Middleton High School describes how the school modified its culture of failure. He describes how he engaged school staff and community leaders in promoting a school culture where...
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School Example
Increasing Student Engagement for Instructional Change
School Turnaround > Instruction > See How It Works
This presentation shows how Middleton High School implemented strategies to increase student engagement in academics. The school's principal describes strategies to increase attendance, offer more...
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School Example
Teacher Self-Reflection: Spatial Skills Training
Girls in Math & Science > Teaching Spatial Skills > Overview & Tools
Use this assessment tool to guide teachers' self-reflection on instructional strategies for teaching spatial skills.
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Tool
Spatial Skills Training Lesson Planner
Girls in Math & Science > Teaching Spatial Skills > Overview & Tools
Use this planning tool to help teachers explore ideas for spatial skills training in the classroom.
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Tool
Learning Together About Providing Spatial Skills Training
Girls in Math & Science > Teaching Spatial Skills > Overview & Tools
These activities can be used to convene a school in-service session for teachers to learn why and how to teach students spatial skills. Related Media: Teaching Spatial Skills to Girls...
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Tool
Isometric Dot Paper for Drawing 3-D Figures
Girls in Math & Science > Teaching Spatial Skills > See How It Works
This sample material includes a blank isometric dot paper to use in the classroom for 3-D figure drawings, and sample student work from one high school in Michigan. Related Media and...
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