The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 11, 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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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

And while the increase in states requiring computer science education is encouraging, millions of students still lack the access necessary to learn, and most states have yet to make it a graduation requirement. Eleven states now require students to earn credit in computer science to graduate from high school.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 29, 2020

In this session, we’ll share where we are now, emotional trauma and learning, how effective distance learning compares to face to face learning, how to take your class online, accessibility and equity, assessment, and project-based learning. She received her M.Ed. in Secondary Education from Ball State University.

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Waterford

MARCH 16, 2021

The second section features 25 team-building and social-emotional group activities your students can complete from home. Share a Wonders with Charlie video to explore fascinating topics like ancient history, genetics, and music in a way that’s accessible for children. 25 Online Educational Activities for Classrooms.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 20, 2022

Usually, that meant desktop computers, iPads, and laptops, either in small groups or 1:1. Good intentions to give all students access to the world’s knowledge were derailed by the cost of the websites and webtools that made that happen. Access this catalog via the website. Access this collection via the website.

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Waterford

DECEMBER 22, 2021

In this article, you’ll learn more about why phonics skills are so important for literacy development, then discover helpful strategies for teaching elementary students—with five free downloadable teacher resources from Waterford.org! The post How to Teach Phonics and Decoding Skills to Elementary Students appeared first on Waterford.org.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 2, 2020

To be honest, these groups are not in my traditional wheelhouse, but I saw it as a learning opportunity to branch out and expand my level of knowledge. Recently the district asked me to be a part of their professional development day, which consisted of seven different learning strands specific to the needs and interests of their teachers.

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Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 29, 2021

They conducted research, investigated topics, and accessed online texts, resources, and tools. While my students engaged in student-centered learning at the online and offline stations, I enjoyed the dedicated time to work with a small group of learners at my teacher-led station. Students can be grouped flexibly (e.g.,

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Housed in the dining room for ease of access by all, the copper and cream books with gold trim were a staple resource for my brothers and me when we had to do any research for school work. Virtually any student today can access knowledge and information. They certainly do, especially at the lower elementary level.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 14, 2021

Usually, that meant desktop computers, iPads, and laptops, either in small groups or 1:1. Good intentions to give all students access to the world’s knowledge were derailed by the cost of the websites and webtools that made that happen. Access this catalog via the website. Access this collection via the website.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 14, 2021

Leaders had been broken up into four different cohorts (elementary, middle, high school, and district supervisors). During a previous session, I assigned each leader some meaningful homework, which consisted of bringing an artifact to share with the group that showed growth in the area. The interactive classroom can be accessed HERE.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

In California, students at Chula Vista Elementary School District’s Salt Creek Elementary improved their scores by 137 percent over the state average on California’s performance exams in the first year of introducing a blended learning program. . MORE FROM EDTECH: How to keep accessibility in mind for the modern K–12 classroom.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 15, 2021

So we have courses, everything from the elementary level where it really intertwines how financial wellness and social-emotional skills are intertwined. We look at that middle school age group. So I touched on it a little bit at the elementary level, but certainly important at all levels. But financial literacy is our flagship.

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Hapara

MARCH 12, 2025

Lisa Prado is a 5th grade ELA and history educator at Sierra Madre Elementary School. Because I have school site access, I can go in when we are concerned about a student and create a separate group to monitor them. It allows an educator to send a learner, a group or the class an instant message that pops up on Chromebook.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 8, 2018

Educational research group Pearson reports that there’s increasing awareness and recognition among teachers and administrators that traditional parent-teacher conferences yield limited results , particularly for traditionally marginalized student populations. Make Information Easy to Access With the Cloud. by Curtiss Strietelmeier.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Computer science has a wider footprint in schools than ever before, but there are differences when it comes to who has access to computer courses and who’s enrolling. While about 95 percent of students in Silver State have access to computer science, the report states that only 3.5 I like the challenge.”

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Allow Users to Access Content at Their Convenienve. The freedom to access class content anytime, anywhere, on any device , is very appealing for both administrators and teachers. . And don’t overlook the Topics tool , which lets you label and group posts in Classwork. . Organize Student and Faculty Resources. by Denise Neeb.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 22, 2024

But over time, I'd realize no matter how engaging my lesson was, when it was time to turn and do the group activity or the assignment — something that wasn't totally me directing the class — there would be a large number of students that had no idea what we were doing.” This year, though, the vibe has changed.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 4, 2024

To learn more about how districts are integrating innovative instructional practices and data-driven tools for more personalized learning, EdSurge spoke with Dr. Joseph Mancuso , Superintendent of Eastern York School District , and Michael Calvert , Director of Elementary Education at South Allegheny School District.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 19, 2023

Open Library Open Library is a curated list of over 20 million books (and growing) that are available worldwide to all age groups whether from the public domain or under copyright protections. Once you find a book, you access a scanned version (if available, say from Project Gutenberg) or purchase it at a linked bookstore.

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Hapara

APRIL 4, 2025

It includes fifteen elementary schools, four middle schools, three high schools, thirteen recognized charter schools and one magnet school. In grades 5-12, students use Chromebooks during the school day and may also take the devices home to access digital learning resources. Sometimes, Ill share different links to groups, he noted.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 9, 2020

Snow Horse Elementary was not one of them. I was pleasantly surprised to hear only a day later that these same teachers requested me to come back to Snow Horse Elementary while I was still in town to see what they had accomplished. Voice was honored through the effective use of Nearpod during a whole-group lesson.

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Hapara

JANUARY 13, 2025

In her upper elementary classroom, educator Kristine Nannini noticed that disorganized students not only had trouble focusing on their own learning but often distracted classmates. Highlights also allows educators to use groups to differentiate their approach. Educators see distraction play out with their learners.

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Edsurge

MARCH 10, 2025

According to new research from Project Tomorrow and Thorndike Press from Gale, part of Cengage Group, large print books can improve students reading achievement levels and attitudes toward reading. elementary, middle and high schools, and the results were striking.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 9, 2020

Note: This doesn’t discuss the policy issues involving meals, access, and equity but is meant to get you started and prepared. Join the Facebook group Temporary School Closure Support – many helpful conversations are in there. Take the course, Designing for Online Learning which is free. Today it is free.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 15, 2021

In this session, we’ll share where we are now, emotional trauma and learning, how effective distance learning compares to face-to-face learning, how to take your class online, accessibility and equity, assessment, and project-based learning. She is also a former teacher and principal, leading one of the first elementary STEM schools in Iowa.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 4, 2019

BECOME AN INSIDER: Sign up access to exclusive EdTech videos, whitepapers and articles. Consider the work of Aurora Public Schools , which serves more than 60 area schools and was recently recognized as a leader in education by nonprofit group Colorado Succeeds. Here, accessibility matters. Who has access to this technology?

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TeacherCast

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Have you ever thought about what you would do if you oversaw your very own elementary school? For Benita Grant , her dream came true six years ago when she became the Principal of Fickett Elementary School , a K-5 elementary school in the Atlanta Public School District located in Southwest Atlanta. The Game Room.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 21, 2024

The opportunity now presents itself to personalize by ability grouping and a differentiated process. Nicki Slaugh and I shared the following in Personalize : With station rotation–or centers, as they are often referred to at the elementary level–the overarching goal is to use valuable class time more effectively.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 8, 2024

Creating “universal” access to high-quality pre-K will require a massive, long-term public investment (as much as $33 billion, according to NIEER). In the near term, states can increase access by leveraging the existing infrastructure for providing pre-K in the home-based programs that already serve many rural families.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

My vision was to increase access and equity in a science, technology, engineering, the arts and mathematics (STEAM) curriculum for elementary students. In a focused group, you can work through issues that arise with minimal impact. Additionally, ISTE addresses Common Core math standards in geometry and measurement across K–12.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 10, 2023

Buckle up and join us on this delightful journey through tech-savvy classrooms – from elementary school to high school – we’ll unlock a treasury of innovative ideas guaranteed to amuse the young minds while also preparing them for their future. Let’s dive in!

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Waterford

MAY 20, 2024

Many of the elementary end-of-year activities shared are available in both English and Spanish. The Best End-of-Year Learning Activities for Elementary Students Hold a picture book show and tell Invite students to bring their favorite picture books they’ve read this year and share them with the class.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 6, 2020

Age group: Middle school. Age group: middle and high school. Age group: Upper elementary, middle and high school. Players pick their NFL team and the opponent, the level of difficulty, skill level, their age-group, and the length of play. Age group: high school. Age group: Upper elementary.

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Digital Promise

JUNE 12, 2019

To ensure access to high-quality educational experiences at the high school level, students enrolled in Grades 9-12 were provided tuition to attend one of two neighboring high schools. Just down the hall, another group of students are showcasing their self-portraits created using wood-burning tools and slabs of wood.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 4, 2022

Today, elementary students are taking longer to transition back into school routines, she says, and among older students, fighting and self harm have increased. At a school in East Oakland where Seneca conducted a screening of 200 fourth graders for a new trauma support group, Detterman expected to register a handful of participants.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 21, 2018

Today, we have a gigabit wireless network deployed at our elementary, middle and high schools , and starting this fall, we expect to have deployed more than 3,000 Chromebooks to our students, teachers and administrators. Access points were installed in all the classrooms, common areas, auditoriums and media rooms.

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