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Kindergarten math is often too basic. Here’s why that’s a problem

The Hechinger Report

In Molly Long’s kindergarten class at Burrus Elementary in Hendersonville, Tenn., Manipulating numbers in different ways, part of a supplemental math curriculum for Murphy’s whole class at Hilltop Elementary in this suburb of Philadelphia, is an attempt to address those problems.

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Will new standards improve elementary science education?

The Hechinger Report

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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How to direct a districtwide tech transformation on a budget

eSchool News

Beginning a technological evolution When I first became an administrator in the 2013-14 school year, I started a coding initiative. One of our scholars recently achieved a perfect score on our mathematics statewide assessment. We can (and will!) always hope for more funding. It has made a difference in our scholars’ lives, too.

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How Differentiated Instruction Can Help You Reach Every Student in Class

Waterford

Our programs assign these lessons based on a student’s placement assessment and their demonstrated mastery. Guidelines to assist the implementation of differentiated learning activities in South African secondary schools. International Journal of Inclusive Education, 2013, 17(1), pp. Retrieved from resilienteducator.com: [link].

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Will New Standards Improve Elementary Science Education?

MindShift

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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Top Tips for Teaching Online From Educators Doing It Now

edWeb.net

From an instructional and assessment perspective, Olivia recommends considering the relative importance of teaching critical skills, developing mastery, and providing grades. Setting the Course for Secondary Students. Olivia Miller is a 2nd grade teacher at South Ripley Elementary School in Versailles, IN.

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Connecting SEL with Academic Achievement to Achieve True Education Equity

edWeb.net

She has also worked on projects with researchers at Education Testing Service (ETS) and interned with consultants at the Center for Assessment. Prior to going to Howard County, Dr. McKnight served as the Director for Secondary Leadership Development Programs in Montgomery County Public Schools.