Digital Promise

APRIL 1, 2019

But in the first multi-state effort to measure textbook efficacy since the implementation of the Common Core, researchers at the Center for Education Policy Research (CEPR) at Harvard University saw no difference in the average fourth- and fifth-grade math achievement gains of schools using different elementary math textbooks.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 12, 2018

It helps explain the step-by-step nature of coding,” says Todd Burleson, resource center director for this Winnetka Public Schools District 36 elementary school. In District 36, “We have makerspaces in the resource centers of each elementary school, that’s where the robotics activities are happening,” Miller says. “We

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Margaret Mary School in Omaha, Nebraska – Co-Founder of #CatholicEdChat a Twitter Chat for Catholic school teachers- Saturday’s 8am CT.

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Waterford

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. Advances in Child Development and Behavior, 2014, 47, pp. Liben, L.S. Viadero, D.

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Edsurge

JUNE 19, 2017

When you enter Parker-Varney Elementary School, you are immediately struck by the relaxed atmosphere. In the 2014-2015 school year, our third-graders wanted to improve school lunch. Across Parker-Varney Elementary, teachers focus on what can work rather than on what is not working. students in second to fifth grades.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 10, 2019

Her initial contact with Verena Roberts and Vicki Davis in 2014 helped her to futher her understanding of game-based learning and open education. Lee Graham teaches courses in educational technology and pre-service teaching at the State University of New York, College at Oneonta.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 24, 2018

Research from School Library Journal indicates that maker activities at elementary and middle schools increased by 4 percent from 2014 to 2017. Makerspaces — a key element of STEM education — are popping up in classrooms and libraries across the U.S. For its part, St.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 22, 2021

In 2014, Mitch co-founded Edchat Interactive with Tom Whitby and Steve Anderson. Mitch helps organizations succeed in the education market. Additionally, Mitch co-founded Academic Business Advisors in 2005, to help organizations reach teachers and students in the US.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 10, 2021

She has made the Bammy Awards finals for Secondary High School Educator in 2014 and for blogging in 2015. (You can find all of the books here: [link] ) Sackstein co-moderates #sunchat as well as contributes to #NYedChat.

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Waterford

MARCH 10, 2022

Read alouds can be useful for teaching communication skills to elementary students. Name writing practice (Spanish: Escritura de nombre ): This worksheet helps early elementary students practice writing their name. Language Learning Development, August 2014, 9(4), pp. March 2, 2014. National University Staff. Lindner, B.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 3, 2018

In 2014 — the last year for which data is available from the National Center for Education Statistics — 75 percent of public schools reported using security cameras to monitor their buildings. serves 27,500 students across 45 campuses: 34 elementary, five middle and six high schools.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 10, 2017

Paul Solarz has been teaching fifth grade at Westgate Elementary School in Arlington Heights, since 1999. In 2015, he was named a Top 50 Finalist for the Varkey GEMS Global Teacher Prize, and was also named the 2014 Educator of the Year by Illinois Computing Educators. Twitter handle: @PaulSolarz. Blog: [link]. Full Bio As Submitted.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 19, 2018

Research from School Library Journal indicates that maker activities at elementary and middle schools increased by 4 percent from 2014 to 2017. Makerspaces will continue to be a driving force behind STEAM education with schools utilizing technology (think 3D printers) and traditional art supplies (think construction paper).

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

The latest proof point is Mystery Science , a provider of elementary-grade science curriculum, which has been acquired by Discovery Education. elementary schools, according to Mystery Science co-founder Keith Schact. million in venture capital that the startup has raised since its launch in 2014.

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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. The Elementary School Journal, 2007, 108(2), pp. The American Journal of Psychology, 2014, 127(4), pp. Asking for Help Worksheet : For some children, asking for help can be tough.

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eSchool News

JULY 15, 2022

In 2014, I got my first teaching job at a brand new high school in Detroit. The building had once been an elementary school with a fully functioning library. I remember fondly the book recommendations that my elementary and middle school librarians would give me. This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. newsletters.

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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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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

During 2009, then-Superintendent Darwin Stiffler and Associate Superintendent Duane Sheppard of Yuma Elementary School District One in Arizona had just taken their positions and were trying to figure out how to meet students’ needs. This case study was featured in Chapter 4 of EdSurge's "State of Edtech" report. The efforts paid off.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 27, 2019

As principal of Mary Williams Elementary School in 2014, she served over 1,000 students in grades kindergarten through fifth grade and was able to increase reading engagement by leading a culture of literacy.

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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] Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, February 2014, 30(1), pp. The value of choosing intrinsic motivation over its extrinsic counterpart is clear, but it’s not always easy to know where to start.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 4, 2019

A Smile is the Teacher’s Game Face This summer, I met Rob Brown , elementary school principal at Southside Christian School in South Carolina. Rob Brown, Elementary School Principal Southside Christian School, South Carolina In brief, I realized this important fact: A teacher’s smile is a teacher’s game face. 25) Kraft, M.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

The Kids Discover online platform lets students explore 150 different science and social studies units for elementary and middle school learners at three different lexiles. You can check out their website at nnstoy.org, and we have Beth Maloney @DaringToTeach with us who was the Arizona 2014 Teacher of the Year. Bio as submitted.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 29, 2018

I was over in one of the elementary schools the other day, and three years ago we were all in awe and kind of gaga about a high school student who was all in with drones, and sort of building and flying, and learning about aviation and drones with his high school peers. Drones in the Classroom. He’s actually been back, He’s taking a gap year.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

In 2014, they were named a model for desegregation by the Center for Diversity and Equality in Education. The station rotation model is utilized across the district, at the elementary, middle and high school level, in both bilingual and mainstream classes. Students at Normandy Park Elementary in Morris School District.

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Waterford

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Yet, there is hope: over 96% of elementary school teachers view culturally responsive teaching as important when working with diverse students.[7] Picture books for early elementary students: Drawn Together by Minh Lê, illustrated by Dan Santat. Indicator 6: Elementary and Secondary Enrollment. Hosea Plays On by Kathleen M.

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Waterford

JUNE 28, 2021

One study found that when elementary students were taught to ask questions during science lessons, they could discuss what they had learned on a more complex level.[4] August 14, 2014. Even if only one child asks the question, other students may have the same question but feel too nervous to speak out. May 27, 2019. Berger, W.

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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. April 2014. Now that you know what play is and why it can be as important as academics for your students’ well-being, let’s go over a few tips for both indoor and outdoor play in schools.

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The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

Over this same 2010 to 2014 period, education spending, on average, rose 5 percent per student across the 35 countries in the OECD. For example, between 2008 and 2014, education spending rose 76 percent in Turkey, 36 percent in Israel, 32 percent in the United Kingdom and 27 percent in Portugal. Bucking that trend is the United States.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 23, 2019

Research says students are more likely to maintain their interest in coding if they’re exposed to it at an early age, and now, some schools are starting in elementary school. Coding as been a required part of the middle school and elementary school curriculum since 2014.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 29, 2018

If you’d like to check out the Must-Read IT blogs from previous years, view our lists from 2017 , 2016 , 2015 , 2014 and 2013. Elementary teacher Amy Pietrowski adds a dash of STEM into all of her classes. For five years, we’ve highlighted some of the best and brightest blogs within K—12 education. Texas Computer Education Association.

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Waterford

JULY 24, 2020

The Clearing House: A Journal of Educational Strategies, Issues, and Ideas, 2014, 87(1), pp. Differentiation of Instruction in the Elementary Grades. We’d love to discuss how our PreK–6 reading programs can revolutionize the way you support your students as they move from “learning to read” to “reading to learn.”. Sources : Morgan, H.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

In 2014, it was acquired for $1.1 The size of this acquisition dwarfs that of a similar one last year: Discovery Education’s $140-million purchase of Mystery Science , a provider of elementary-grade science curriculum. The company has changed hands several times. Mystery Science had raised just $4.5 million in outside capital.)

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 9, 2017

Angela has also authored or co-authored 13 books, including Blended Vocabulary for K–12 Classrooms: Harnessing the Power of Digital Tools and Direct Instruction (2017) and the bestseller The Data Teams Experience: A Guide to Effective Meetings (2014). Dr. Kimberly Tyson. Kimberly Tyson, or “Dr.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

In 2014, Albemarle County students had the second highest SAT scores among 133 school divisions in Virginia in critical reading and the third highest SAT scores for writing and math. Two out of every three high school seniors graduate with an Advanced Studies Diploma, 30 percent higher than the state average for all school divisions.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 24, 2019

When we arrived at Betty Best Elementary in Houston in the summer of 2014 and dug into the school’s data, we saw there were 627 office referrals during the previous year. From 2014 to 2018, we reduced the number of office referrals by 37 percent, in-school suspension days by 52 percent, and out-of-school suspension days by 97 percent.

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Waterford

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

My 4-year-old son Niko recently started transitional kindergarten at our local elementary school. January 2014. Written by Marika Ismail. Director of Inclusive Curriculum at Waterford.org. It’s been a rough time for us, with a few tears. Some days he tells me he’s scared and misses his friends from preschool.

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

But this kind of giant flashcard activity is gaining traction across elementary schools around the country. In 2014, another group of researchers described how third graders who could quickly group together sets of small numbers, such as three groups of two, had a more sophisticated understanding of multiplication and could multiply faster.

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