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a homeschooling dispatch
The 21st Century Classroom 

A Quarantine Homeschooling Dispatch

May 15, 2020May 15, 2020 TIIE Staff 1 Comment family engagement, homeschooling, math games, scheduling
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Today on the 21st Century Classroom, from Super Sisters Academy: It feels really weird, because in some ways it’s kind

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17 ways to communicate with students’ families

October 10, 2018April 29, 2022 Scott Thompson 0 Comments family communication, family engagement

BINGO. Communication with student’s families outside of student led conferences (SLC) is vital. Giving parents the information they need in

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How to get students to communicate with families