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Nominate a teacher for the 2013 American Pioneer of Teaching Award

Submitted by Stephanie Hoaglund on Tue, 04/02/2013 - 1:02pm

2013 American Pioneer of Teaching Award Nominations 

When I think of the qualities that define a successful teacher, the words engaging and passionate are definitely top of my list when it comes to what will help my kiddos learn and thrive. But, just like every child is different and has different needs, the qualities of a successful teacher may differ depending on who you ask and the situation. 

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Digging Deeper Into Reading

Submitted by Monica O'Donnell on Mon, 04/01/2013 - 11:14am

Reading with your child does not have to be like pulling weeds.

Reading with your child can be and should be enjoyable all around.

The more you and your child can interact with the text, the more your child will be a cultivated reader.

Reading is Important

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Successful Remediation: Tips for Turning Around a Bad Report Card

Submitted by Scott Holm on Wed, 03/27/2013 - 6:53am

There are many ways to help turn around a student's bad grades. Oklahoma Virtual Charter Academy remediation expert Nicole Ellison shares a few of her tips in this interview.Identifying a Problem

What kind of answers do you get when you ask your kids how their classes are going? 

How do you know whether your student is falling behind in a subject until it's too late? You may not always be getting the straight answers.

Sometimes, you may not notice a real problem until the report cards come in.

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Meet an Online Teacher: Kelly Edginton

Submitted by Ashley MacQuarrie on Tue, 03/26/2013 - 10:38am

At K12, we appreciate all that our teachers do and recognize the enormous impact they have on students and families. We’re happy to continue our new series of blog posts to introduce thinktanK12 readers to some of our amazing and experienced teachers around the country.

In this month’s installment of Meet an Online Teacher, I’m pleased to introduce our readers to Kelly Edginton! Kelly is a former teacher, and now works as the Interim Head of School at K12 partner school, Idaho Virtual Academy. Kelly was one of the very first teachers at IDVA when it began in 2002, and she later served as principal of both IDVA’s high school and elementary school before moving into her current role.

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March is National Women’s History Month

Submitted by Brittany Collins on Mon, 03/25/2013 - 9:17am

Women Inspiring Innovation Through Imagination: Celebrating Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)

The 2013 National Women’s History Month theme, Women Inspiring Innovation through Imagination, honors generations of women who throughout American history have used their intelligence, imagination, sense of wonder, and tenacity to make extraordinary contributions to the STEM fields.

Engineers, scientists, mathematicians and technologists are largely responsible for the advances that make modern life possible, and it's unfortunate that women remain largely underrepresented in STEM professions and academic programs. However, they may be underrepresented, but that doesn't mean that they haven't left their mark in history.

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