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Vocabulary Instruction Failing U.S. Students

Vocabulary instruction in the early years is not challenging enough to prepare students for long-term reading comprehension, argues a study led by a Michigan State University education researcher.

The study, which appears in Elementary School Journal, analyzed commonly used reading curricula in U.S. kindergarten classrooms. It found that, generally, the programs do not teach enough vocabulary words; the words aren’t challenging enough; and not enough focus is given to make sure students understand the meaning of the words. (more…)

Principal Plays Surprising Role in Why New Teachers Quit

By Guest PostNovember 14, 2012Education, Generalashley keine, beginning teachers, ben pogodzinski, change schools, classroom management, curriculum, discipline, educational policy, elementary school journal, factor, Indiana, michigan, peter youngs, principal, profession, quit, relationship, school climate, state university, teacher, wayne state university, workload

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Why do so many beginning teachers quit the profession or change schools? Surprising new research finds it’s not a heavy workload or lack of resources that has the most significant effect, but instead the relationship between teachers and their principal.

Peter Youngs, associate professor of educational policy at Michigan State University and lead investigator on the study, said the findings reinforce the need for principals to serve as strong, supportive leaders in their schools. (more…)

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Vocabulary Instruction Failing U.S. Students

Principal Plays Surprising Role in Why New Teachers Quit