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“Subtraction!” most of the 3rd graders responded in chorus when asked what operation they needed to use to solve a problem. I noted that 100% of students were engaged and I gave the teacher an ...

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Most faculty members don't have the hours in a day to do everything they are supposed to do, writes Nate Kreuter. I recently finished up a stint on a departmental committee that, in accordance with ...