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Unleashing Metacognition: The Power of See, Think, Wonder

Catlin Tucker

See, Think, Wonder Thinking Routine “I see, I think, I wonder” is a simple yet versatile thinking routine that can be used in elementary and secondary classrooms. Using See, Think, Wonder at the Elementary Level Science Exploration: Use this routine during nature walks or while exploring the schoolyard.

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Civics Education Is Essential for Creating Engaged Citizens. I’m Hopeful It's About to Make a Comeback.

Edsurge

In practice, this meant districts were all but forced to use their limited resources to support teacher training and adopt new curricular materials in the subjects that were federally tested, leaving little funding for social studies and the humanities. Democracy isn’t a spectator sport.

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9 Great Nonprofits to Support School Leaders

Tom Murray

Many of the organizations, which are listed alphabetically, have free tools, research, case studies, and resources that can seamlessly be utilized and implemented at the district and school levels. National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP). Connect: www.naesp.org , @NAESP. Connect: www.ccsso.org , @CCSSO.

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Giving Students a Safe Way to Ask for Help

Gaggle Speaks

But with 45,000 students across 55 neighborhood elementary schools, 16 secondary schools, two alternative schools, and 16 charter schools, the district was concerned with how they would be able to monitor any inappropriate activity. Read the full case study to learn more about how OKCPS keeps its students safe with Gaggle.

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How to Use the Dual Capacity-Building Framework to Strengthen Family Empowerment

Waterford

2] The Southwest Educational Development Laboratory (SEDL) in a case study on the dual capacity-building framework found that when the family-teacher connection was prioritized, reading and math scores improved by 9% and 18%, respectively.[5]. Parent Involvement and Children’s Academic and Social Development in Elementary School.

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Designing Classrooms Fit for Early Learners

Edsurge

This is a major shift as the district’s existing preschool program is typically served from one portable classroom at several elementary school sites. This involved facility visits to understand how they use their current space, case study tours of inspirational facilities, and identifying key stakeholders.

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Lessons Learned While Creating Long Lasting Change in Providence Public Schools

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This case study was originally published on Getting Smart. As the largest school district in Rhode Island, Providence Public Schools makes up 25% of the state’s entire elementary and secondary student population. Read the full Providence Public Schools case study here.