Waterford

JULY 7, 2022

It happens when families commit to making their child’s education a priority, and teachers commit to listening and collaborating with families. With involvement, teachers hold the primary responsibility to set educational goals. Children with families engaged in their education are more likely to: Earn higher grades and test scores[1].

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 14, 2017

Today Karen Voglesang @NBCTchr teaches children to use thinking routines in her classroom. After participating in Harvard’s Project Zero , she is applying and using the methods in classrooms and with teachers. Learn some thinking routines and how to apply these valuable techniques in your classroom. Listen Now.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 18, 2021

Over the course of many years, my work with Wells Elementary School provided a foundation that I pull from to this very day. The key is to find strategic ways to use it as a means to improve learning, something that is emphasized in Disruptive Thinking in Our Classrooms. However, I most commonly see three or four.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 31, 2023

BOSTON – Clark County School District (CCSD) in Nevada, has made Lexia LETRS ® (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) professional learning programs available to most elementary schools in the district with a plan to continue expanding the program to additional elementary and early childhood teachers and administrators.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 17, 2019

Connie Hamilton on Episode 495 To create a classroom culture of inquiry, we can follow these five techniques. Connie Hamilton, author of Hacking Questions: 11 Answers That Create a Culture of Inquiry in Your Classroom. To create a classroom culture of inquiry, we can follow these five techniques.

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

JANUARY 19, 2024

I’ve really enjoyed the time I’ve spent in schools training teachers on the Finding Flow Solutions curriculum , and helping teachers reimagine student engagement in their classrooms. Join us live in February to explore: A radical re-imagination of student engagement: what could be possible in your classroom? for teachers.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 6, 2018

The other day I was conducting some learning walks with the administrative team at Wells Elementary School in the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (CFISD). A secondary goal has been facilitating a transition from blended instruction to blended learning. Herein lies the key to the practical use of flex spaces in education.

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Waterford

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Learn how the brain learns to read and get tips for effective, researched-based classroom instruction. Then, we’ll share strategies you can use to help your students develop phonological awareness skills—with free rhyming books for classroom read-alouds! Phonological Awareness: Activity Ideas for Elementary Students.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

JANUARY 5, 2022

students’ leadership capacity through The Leader in Me framework; competency-based education and student progressions; deeper learning modalities in their schools, classrooms, and external partnerships; and. career and technical education through their upcoming, multi-school district, regional innovation hub, LIFT.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 29, 2022

This year’s 2nd most-read story focuses on creating an elementary esports program. Thus far, conversations around esports have centered on collegiate and secondary levels, however, a recent change in the winds has shifted the conversation to elementary esports. The benefits of esports are well documented.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Through professional learning opportunities for educators, the program is designed to prepare today’s students for tomorrow’s AI careers. Recently, we spoke with three participants of the AI Explorations program to learn about its impact in K-12 classrooms. All of the ISTE groups have phenomenal educators.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 5, 2023

It notes that ESSER (Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief) funding has provided school districts with opportunities to leverage new educational approaches and technologies and that “these innovations serve as the catalysts for rejuvenation, charting a course toward the restoration of educational excellence.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 26, 2023

It notes that ESSER (Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief) funding has provided school districts with opportunities to leverage new educational approaches and technologies and that “these innovations serve as the catalysts for rejuvenation, charting a course toward the restoration of educational excellence.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 7, 2014

As a practitioner I am always looking to learn how to better assist educators at all grade levels. Superintendent Scott Rocco provided me with a great opportunity to not only work with teachers in his district, but to also push me outside my comfort zone, which has always been secondary education.

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Waterford

JULY 6, 2020

Did you know that when parents play an active role of their child’s education, academic achievement improves, students are more likely to feel confident and self-motivated, and chronic absenteeism drops? You may already be familiar with parent involvement and engagement, or listening to and working with parents in the classroom.

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Learning moves forward in my classroom and students get so much done. Even when I am sick, my classroom can still learn and be a healthy place for progress. My lesson is written, and my work is posted in Google Classroom. One Class at a Time In secondary, I have found it is best to generate lesson plans one class at a time.

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The Hechinger Report

MAY 2, 2024

In Molly Long’s kindergarten class at Burrus Elementary in Hendersonville, Tenn., Because so many students nationally are struggling in math — a longstanding challenge made worse by remote schooling during the pandemic — experts and educators say more emphasis needs to be put on foundational, early childhood math.

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 14, 2024

But no matter how the conversation starts, the students — nearly half of whom are Black, Asian, Hispanic or multiracial — often come back to complaints about the lack of diversity in our school’s textbooks and educational materials. They want more diverse classroom experiences. “I We are never just the average main character.”

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

AUGUST 22, 2023

Science posters for classroom is the topic of our blog post today! Science education is more than just textbooks and lectures; it’s about igniting curiosity, fostering a love for exploration, and building a deep understanding of the world around us. Research supports the effectiveness of visual aids in education.

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Waterford

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Classrooms in the United States are more diverse—culturally and linguistically—than ever before.[15] In many cases, without even realizing it, educators plan their curriculum without considering whether it includes the diverse backgrounds and identities of their students. Common Challenges to Promoting Diversity in the Classroom.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 6, 2019

In modern schools, vocational instruction — now career and technical education, or CTE — often takes students beyond the oil-stained floor beneath an automotive hoist or a shower of sparks in a welding lab. Research suggests students are more likely to continue their education when they know they already have a head start.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 15, 2020

The chime she rang to remind students to take a calm breath before focusing their attention signaled that this breathing practice had become embedded into classroom culture. My class time is somewhat reduced by my role as EAL team leader, in which I support other elementary EAL teachers. She wasn’t the only one. It started with coffee.

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Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 3, 2024

At this point in the school year, you have had time to establish classroom routines, nurture your relationships with students, and design and facilitate entire units of study. I like to remind students that all of us are learning in the classroom. It’s the perfect time to ask your students for feedback.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 29, 2020

She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from Morningside College and a Master’s Degree in Educational Administration from the University of South Dakota. She is also a former teacher and principal, leading one of the first elementary STEM schools in the state of Iowa. She received her M.Ed.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 2, 2021

In today’s show, Liesl McConchie shares how to help students get their brains ready to learn from the moment they walk into the classroom. She has been published in ASCD’s Educational Leadership journal. Learn more about Liesl and her contributions to education at lieslmcconchie.com. Is their brain in a ready state?

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Digital Promise

APRIL 25, 2023

While much of this increase may be attributed to pandemic-related technology needs, many school systems appear to be maintaining these increased levels of technology use since returning full-time to brick and mortar classrooms. How to Center Equity in Edtech Guidance At the core of this systems guide is a focus on equity.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 5, 2023

Teachers can leverage the power of thinking routines developed by Project Zero at Harvard’s Graduate School of Education to help students develop their metacognitive muscles. 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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Edsurge

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Groven made the point during a recent panel discussion about how best to encourage viewpoint diversity in classrooms, hosted by the Free Speech Project , a nonpartisan initiative run by Georgetown University. Deborah Appleman: I [used to be] a high school English teacher, but at Carleton I'm in the educational studies department.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 21, 2022

As an education design director working with a multidisciplinary design team that regularly partners with early childhood programs to upgrade their existing spaces or create new ones, I've seen the power of leveraging design elements for learning. Classroom walls can support different activities and provide children agency to engage.

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eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2024

From interactive simulations to online databases of primary sources, these tools offer educators a wide array of resources to enrich their curriculum and foster student learning. Social studies education serves as the cornerstone for cultivating informed and engaged citizens capable of understanding the complexities of the world around them.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 12, 2022

While already aware of the effects smartphones had on students’ attention, I tried to keep a balanced approach to using technology in my classroom. So, I took it upon myself to implement it in my classroom with some success selecting certain days during the instructional week to limit screen access.

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The Hechinger Report

JULY 10, 2018

Malachi Ballinger, 6, laughs at how far he has made his “pinball” travel during a science lesson in his kindergarten classroom in Redmond, Oregon. Science could be considered the perfect elementary school subject. Related: The next generation of science education means more doing. Photo: Lillian Mongeau/The Hechinger Report.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 23, 2018

We discuss what going to the next level in the classroom and in online learning means both at the secondary and college level. With this coupon, a 3 grad credit course for continuing education, salary advancement, or recertification is only $359. Today’s Sponsor: Advancement Courses. Donor’s Choose. Jody Green.

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eSchool News

MARCH 22, 2024

Conversations around the benefits of esports have centered on collegiate and secondary levels, but recently, the conversation has expanded to include elementary esports, too. It is incredibly powerful when the classroom is flipped and students have an opportunity to share their passions and expertise with their teacher.

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 5, 2020

In San Antonio, Texas, elementary school principals get hands-on coaching and advice from early childhood experts during visits to pre-K classrooms. In Minnesota, a series of workshops offered across the state aims to educate school leaders and teachers on child development and pre-K through third grade work.

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Edsurge

MARCH 15, 2021

The need for new K-12 classroom technology has never been greater. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, many schools are now using a hybrid classroom model, with some students attending virtually and others in person. The need for new K-12 classroom technology has never been greater.

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Digital Promise

MAY 9, 2023

However, according to the Edtech Genome Project , 85 percent of edtech spending may be wasted on tools that are either a poor fit or not implemented properly [in classrooms]. There are several ways to source this information, including surveys, classroom observations and walkthroughs, or the use of third-party tools that aggregate usage data.

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