The Hechinger Report

JULY 10, 2018

Science could be considered the perfect elementary school subject. Most elementary school teachers have little scientific background and many say they feel unprepared to teach the subject well, according to a national survey of science and mathematics education conducted by a North Carolina research firm in 2012.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2020

6] Whether you’re an elementary school teacher or work with older grades, you have the power to make a difference. With such stark statistics showing a gender gap in STEM, it can feel overwhelming for elementary school teachers to combat it. Economics and Statistics Administration Issue Brief, August 2011, pp. Beede, D.N.,

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JANUARY 3, 2024

In this latest installment, we turn our focus back to a topic I last discussed in 2011: the characteristics of 21st-century teachers. 2011, Nurmi et al., Final thoughts Reflecting on the changes since my last discussion on this topic in 2011, it’s evident how quickly the field of education evolves. Madda et al.,

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Education Elements

JULY 27, 2016

Learning and life become more seamless” (Fullan, May 2011). These include, “engagement; entertainment; ease of access to information and data; group work; humanity; social relevance, and so on. In a word they make education easier and more absorbing.

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

After a 14-year career in student & worship ministry, public speaking, and starting churches, in 2011, Chris began working for Burleson ISD in Burleson, TX as a 4th and 5th Grade Math and Reading Special Education Teacher at J.W. Norwood Elementary School.

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JANUARY 3, 2011

So here is my reflections on 2010 and my predictions for 2011. Think about it in a lower elementary classroom. My reflections on 2010, and my thoughts on 2011. I want to be hip. I wrote a post on December 28, 2009 where I talked about tools that I thought would have a break out year. How did I do? So there it is. Happy New Year!

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 16, 2018

Monica Burns first started working with educational technology in 2011 when she was teaching at a New York City school that was becoming a magnet school. Starting in the fall of 2011, Burns spent two years working in a one-to-one environment with tablets in an elementary school setting.

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EdTechSandyK

NOVEMBER 26, 2011

After watching the Edublog Awards process for a few years, and even voting in the final round before, I''ve decided it''s time for me to get involved at the grass-roots level by making some of my own nominations in 2011! Her resources are practical and classroom tested for teachers and technology specialists alike.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 10, 2018

During a coaching visit I observed Zaina Hussein , a 4th-grade teacher at Wells Elementary , use this with her students (see image below). A great deal of research reviewed by Lew & Schmidt (2011) in their study suggests the positive impact of reflective writing on cognitive development. Simple reflective prompts can also be used.

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Waterford

JANUARY 23, 2020

4] Even though the technology is likely to change from their early school years to the time they start their first career, teaching digital literacy in elementary school is a great way to get students started. Lessons that involve digital citizenship can help a student use technology responsibly well beyond their elementary school years.

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Digital Promise

JUNE 15, 2016

Teaching quality has been defined as “instruction that enables a wide range of students to learn” ( Darling-Hammond, 2012 ), and it is the strongest school-related factor that can improve student learning and achievement ( Hanushek, 2011 ; Nye, Konstantopoulos, and Hedges, 2004 ; Rivkin, Hanushek, and Kain, 2005 ).

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MindShift

JULY 10, 2018

Science could be considered the perfect elementary school subject. Most elementary school teachers have little scientific background and many say they feel unprepared to teach the subject well, according to a national survey of science and mathematics education conducted by a North Carolina research firm in 2012.

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Waterford

DECEMBER 16, 2019

For elementary school teachers, here are a few early signs of ADHD to look for:[14]. Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology, 2011, 39(3), pp. Theory Into Practice, 2011, 50(1), pp. Patterns of Teacher Stress in an Elementary School Sample. Low self-control. Difficulty staying focused on lessons. DuPaul, G.J., Weyandt, L.L.,

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

4 tips for creating an elementary esports program For more news on esports, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub I first started trying to get an esports program at my school in 2011.

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DECEMBER 8, 2023

Dunbar Elementary School (NY). Capit Learning was founded in 2011 with a singular mission – to ensure all kids learn to read by improving and simplifying reading instruction. Jolley pivoted to prevention when most districts nationwide honed in on intervention and pandemic learning loss.

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EdNews Daily

JUNE 12, 2017

51Talk was established in 2011, and its official website was launched in November of that year, after receiving an angel investment from Xiaoping Xu, the co-founder of New Oriental. It ‘s main focus is on high-end users.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 10, 2021

In 2011, the Dow Jones News Fund honored Sackstein as a Special Recognition Adviser and 2012 Education Updated recognized her as an outstanding educator. She spent nine years at World Journalism Preparatory School in Flushing, NY as a high school English and Journalism teacher where her students run a multi-media news outlet at WJPSnews.com.

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eSpark

JULY 1, 2021

Step-by-step instruction, particularly with math, and clear goal or expectation setting both increases test scores and improves the attitudes of students who struggle (Al-Makahleh, 2011). #5: Mathematics Growth in Early Elementary School: The Roles of Beginning Knowledge, Student Engagement, and Instruction. Why do we do this?

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

IBM’s famous Watson computing system—which defeated Jeopardy champ Ken Jennings in 2011—is coming to education, if not quite the classroom. From that focus group they narrowed the list of potential applications to professional development tools and, eventually, settled on a searchable database exclusively for elementary school math.

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Waterford

JANUARY 30, 2020

Five-Minute Mindfulness Meditation : This age-appropriate meditation teaches elementary students how to clear their minds and focus on the present. Social and Personality Psychology Compass, January 2011, 5(1), pp. The Elementary School Journal, 2007, 108(2), pp. Sources : Brackett, M.A., Rivers, S.E., and Salovey, P.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

She authored Toys to Tools: Connecting Student Cell Phones to Education (published by ISTE in 2008), Cell Phones in the Classroom: A Practical Guide for the K-12 Educator (published by ISTE in 2011), Help Your Child Learn With Their Cell Phone and Web 2.0

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Waterford

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Elementary-aged children are highly motivated when their teachers prioritize content mastery and understanding over high test scores.[2] Research in Higher Education Journal, 2011. The value of choosing intrinsic motivation over its extrinsic counterpart is clear, but it’s not always easy to know where to start. Williams, K.,

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

I was voted Dowell Campus Teacher of the Year in 2011 by my peers and served as a campus leader in various roles, including 504 and RTI Coordinator. I then taught English in Plano ISD and earned my Master’s degree in English from SMU.

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Waterford

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Classroom activities like reflective writing in journals is a great way to teach communication skills to PreK, elementary, or secondary students. Child Development, 82 (1), (March 2011), pp. Younger students can start by expressing their ideas through drawing and early attempts at writing, and explain those ideas to others.

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Waterford

APRIL 23, 2021

Whether you’re a preschool or elementary school teacher, you’re sure to find the ideas you need to help your students learn through play. Education Journal, June 2011, 39(3), pp. Provide Time and Space for Play. Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. Early Childhood Education and Importance of Play. January 2019. and Sandberg, A.

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User Generated Education

DECEMBER 17, 2017

Here are some examples of process-oriented learning activities I have done with my students: Design Thinking Activities for Elementary Students. They will instead have the comfortable expectation that it will be continuously necessary to incorporate new and challenging learnings about ever-changing situations. (pp. Weibell, C.

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Waterford

JUNE 11, 2020

For elementary students, options for experiential learning may be limited. Child & Youth Care Forum, Jan 2011, 40(4), pp. Experiential learning is a strategy that, according to the UC Denver Experiential Learning Center, allows students to develop knowledge and skills in a setting outside of the classroom. Weissberg, R.P.,

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Digital Promise

JULY 27, 2018

As community makerspaces begin to take root in Ontario’s elementary schools , students are behaving better. As the founder of MAKE magazine Dale Dougherty states in his 2011 TED Talk: “ We are all makers. ”. This article was originally published on The Conversation. Read the original article. They are also getting higher grades.

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Pair-a-dimes for Your Thoughts

JUNE 13, 2014

Here are some graphs from Statistics Canada: Summary Elementary and Secondary School Indicators for Canada, the Provinces and Territories, 2006/2007 to 2010/2011. How much should a collective ‘WE’ spend on creating the best possible public education for ALL of our children? Catalogue-no-81-595-M-No-099-Statistics-Canada ).

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

It’s a big deal for a startup that was founded in 2011 on the bet that as internet connectivity and mobile devices became more affordable and accessible in classrooms, teachers and students would need a way to create and share digital content and resources. Mystery Science had raised just $4.5 million in outside capital.)

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The Hechinger Report

MAY 2, 2023

Since 2011, national math test scores from the National Assessment of Educational Progress, or NAEP, fell by 17 points for eighth graders and 10 points for fourth graders in data analysis, statistics and probability.

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Waterford

MAY 11, 2020

8] Before school gets out for the summer, connect parents with guided reading activities and summer learning programs for elementary students. Limiting the Academic Summer Slide for Urban Elementary School Students. National Teacher Education Journal, Spring 2011, 4(2), pp. Green, A.M., Feldman, P., Baggett, P., Simpson, J.,

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

He has been an active member of the Microsoft Innovative Expert Educator program since 2011. In addition to being honored with regional, state, national and international recognition, he has presented at conferences worldwide. Currently, he serves on of the board of CSTA.

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Mackenzie Woll, a second-grade teacher at Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public Elementary School in Worcester, Massachusetts, said diagnostic tests at the start of the year revealed that most of her students were reading at a kindergarten or a first grade level. “But READ THE SERIES. Those early years matter!”.

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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Fordham Institute found that elementary school students who studied more social studies, including geography, history and civics, scored higher on fifth grade reading tests. Education journalist Emily Hanford has argued that the failure to teach phonics in the early elementary years may be the problem. who started kindergarten in 2011.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 15, 2022

After a 14-year career in student & worship ministry, public speaking, and starting churches, in 2011, Chris began working for Burleson ISD in Burleson, TX as a 4th and 5th Grade Math and Reading Special Education Teacher at J.W. Norwood Elementary School.

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The Hechinger Report

JUNE 14, 2023

The graduation rate in the Cleveland Metropolitan School District rose from 56 to 81 percent between 2011 and 2020. The Cleveland Plan began in the 2011-12 school year, a make-or-break time for the district. The graduation rate rose from 56 to 81 percent between 2011 and 2020. Related: How to make Cleveland ‘great again’?

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