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In this book the author reverses three decades of thinking about what creates successful children, solving the mysteries of why some succeed and others fail, and of how to move individual children toward their full potential for success. The story we usually tell about childhood and success is the one about intelligence: success comes to those who score highest on tests, from preschool admissions to SATs. But in this book the author argues that the...
Pub. Date
2010
Description
Diseases that were largely eradicated in the U.S. a generation ago - including whooping cough, measles, mumps - are returning, in part because nervous parents are skipping their children's shots. This takes viewers around the world to track epidemics, explore the science behind vaccinations, and shed light on the risks of opting out. The vast majority of Americans - more than 90% - vaccinate their children. Yet many people have questions about the...
7) Fossil
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.2 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Presents a photographic introduction to fossils, explaining what they are, looking at different types of fossils, and discussing what they reveal about the past.
12) Universe
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.8 - AR Pts: 1
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"Become an eyewitness to outer space and beyond in this picture-led reference guide that will take you on a visual tour of the universe. Children will [see] how past, present, and future space exploration has helped our understanding of the Sun, our Solar System, rocky planets, gas giants, and explosive stars. This ... guide for kids aged 9+ gives an insight into far-off galaxies and out-of-this-world objects captured by powerful space telescopes....
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REDI report volume 2020 February
Pub. Date
2020.
Description
We examine whether the use of open educational resources (OER), increasingly used as a reaction to high textbook costs, have a negative effect on performance of students. We analyze student performance data from courses using OER that had previously used commercial textbooks. We find no statistically significant results that OER use reduces student performance or, conversely, that the use of commercial textbooks improves student performance. Our research...
14) Fish
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Photographs and text explore the characteristics, habitats, and variety of fishes and other undersea life.
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Containing costs for students in higher education is paramount to the Colorado Department of Higher Education (CDHE) and the State of Colorado. Although data suggest that earning a postsecondary credential improves individual earning potential and offers robust return on investment, the cost of college or technical school remains a barrier for many Coloradans. To this end, CDHE is building capacity for wide-scale implementation of open educational...
Pub. Date
2012
Description
The Colorado Academic Standards (CAS) are the expectations of what students need to know and be able to do at the end of each grade. They also stand as the values and content organizers of what Colorado sees as the future skills and essential knowledge for our next generation to be more successful. State standards are the basis of the annual state assessment.
Series
CDE teleconference volume . 1
Pub. Date
[1991]
Description
A presentation 4/11/91 on school accountability and district goals; sessions chaired by Susan Schafer.
19) inBloom summary
Pub. Date
2013.
Description
inBloom is a nonprofit organization aimed at creating a system by which educators can develop unique learning opportunities for all students. Their work is focused on providing a data store, common data standards, and a shared platform that will improve the effectiveness, variety and affordability of technology-based applications that link student needs and available resources to meet those needs.
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