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Inspire girls to be strong, smart and bold | Susan Kovalik
Inspire girls to be strong, smart and bold...
By Susan Kovalik • April 14, 2009 1:44 pm

With our ability today to connect through media, we have unparalleled opportunities to surround ourselves with information — often times…

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Building competence begins in childhood | Susan Kovalik
Building competence begins in childhood | Susan Kovalik
By Susan Kovalik • April 7, 2009 3:56 pm

We are the only species that creates the environment that creates who we become. Our lives are framed and developed…

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Homework myths: Battling the worksheet blues | Susan Kovalik
Homework myths: Battling the worksheet blues | Susan...
By Susan Kovalik • March 13, 2009 8:15 pm

Over the years, I have observed the homework of my children, and now my grandchildren. There is a significant difference…

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The homework myth, part 1: Too much of a bad thing? | Susan Kovalik
The homework myth, part 1: Too much of...
By Susan Kovalik • March 10, 2009 3:26 pm

We know that homework causes stress and conflict, frustration and exhaustion. We tell ourselves that homework teaches our children responsibility…

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Growing responsible citizens in Federal Way | Susan Kovalik
Growing responsible citizens in Federal Way | Susan...
By Susan Kovalik • February 9, 2009 10:50 pm

For most national holidays celebrating past presidents, civil rights leaders, veterans and people who have died for this country, we…

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Where can kids learn civics? Try schools | Susan Kovalik
Where can kids learn civics? Try schools |...
By Susan Kovalik • February 6, 2009 2:05 pm

This past week, I was in Washington, D.C., presenting at a three-day educational conference on critical issues including testing, financing,…

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Characteristics of great teachers, part 2
Characteristics of great teachers, part 2
By Susan Kovalik • January 13, 2009 11:56 am

It is very difficult for great teachers to do what they know works in the classroom since test scores have…

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Characteristics of great teachers, part 1
Characteristics of great teachers, part 1
By Susan Kovalik • January 5, 2009 9:09 pm

It seems appropriate at this time of year to celebrate the great teachers who have touched our lives and live…

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The ins and outs of student engagement
The ins and outs of student engagement
By Susan Kovalik • December 9, 2008 1:59 pm

Today’s students are more thoroughly engaged in those activities that appeal to their creativity, their competitiveness, and their need to…

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