Hapara

MAY 9, 2022

I am currently a fifth grade teacher and Digital Learning Coach at Oak Grove Elementary School in Lexington, South Carolina. Being in an elementary classroom, it is hard to help students understand how their digital habits affect themselves and others. We have 672 students with class sizes 20-25 students. para to their teachers.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 26, 2021

Home may be the new classroom, but instructional approaches are slower to change. Zoom took the number one spot in mentions by teachers in 2020, at 60 percent, displacing 2018’s top mention, Google Classroom. Perhaps to be expected, apps that enable creating a virtual classroom were popular. Accelerated?

EdTech 188

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

This decision comes after the district’s trial subscription successfully helped teachers both within their classrooms before the pandemic and with remote learning that began in March. We were using Core5 in just six of our elementary schools prior to the pandemic,” said Dr. Mary Ann Reilly, assistant superintendent for Teaching and Learning.

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Elementary Differentiated Instruction Company Instructional Materials 103

The Hechinger Report

MAY 2, 2024

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.

Elementary 145

Elementary Instructional Materials Report Data 145

Edsurge

AUGUST 21, 2024

Like, if someone's talking to me and I'm reading a book, I wouldn't hear them,” says Aylynn, an eighth grader in Pendergast Elementary District in Phoenix, Arizona. Imagine Learning EL Education aligns with the concept of high-quality instructional materials (HQIMs). “You go into your own world for a moment.

How To 169

How To Instructional Materials Guidelines Blended Learning 169

Edsurge

MAY 21, 2018

Here are four classroom-ready practices that I have developed while teaching English and designing reading curriculum; I’ve found them to be essential in stoking students’ reading engagement. No advancement in classroom technology or instructional materials will ever have the impact of a passionate, empowered teacher.

Classroom 124

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Edsurge

JULY 2, 2020

Five years ago, I ditched whole-class lectures in my fifth grade brick-and-mortar classroom in favor of small group rotations. I taught that way for three years before switching to a model in which I served more like a facilitator for students as they worked through material independently. Consider a flipped classroom approach.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Without these foundational word recognition skills, students are unlikely to improve their reading comprehension, regardless of how much time they spend in the classroom. Why early identification matters According to the report, identifying students who need help with decoding skills early is essential for providing effective interventions.

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Doug Levin

FEBRUARY 21, 2016

Buoyed by examples of new and significant commitments to OER by companies large and small, governments of all levels, and schools, it is easy to see that the future of instructional materials over the next decade will look very different than it has over the last decade. This is good news and cause for celebration. K-12 education.

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OER Instructional Materials Meeting Advocacy 170

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 She is a 2023-24 Teach Plus Colorado Policy Fellow.

Classroom 139

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The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

TNTP researchers plunged into a giant pool of data housed at Stanford University that tracked hundreds of millions of students’ scores on state tests at more than half the elementary and middle schools in the nation from 2009 to 2018. schools have some good teaching, but there is a lot of variation from one classroom to the next.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 19, 2023

When you think of racism in our classrooms and schools, what immediately comes to your mind? The data shows over and over that we are missing the mark completely in our effort to build equitable, anti-racist classrooms. For example: which voices are represented during decision-making processes and in our instructional materials?

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 16, 2021

16, 2021 – Carolina Biological announced that two of its elementary school science programs are among the rigorous list of new science materials just adopted by the South Carolina State Board of Education for the state’s K-12 science curriculum. The Committee reviews all instructional materials in light of the state content standards.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 8, 2019

When the 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders at Golden Grove Elementary School in Palm Beach County, FL pad around the classroom in their (possibly) smelly socks, everyone cheers. Linda Edgecomb is the principal of Golden Grove Elementary and a huge fan of Stinky Feet Day. Flashlight reading at Golden Grove Elementary School.

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Elementary Assessment Study Instructional Materials 151

The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 31, 2022

Only 53 percent of teacher education programs “provide sufficient coverage of early reading components,” the National Council on Teacher Quality found in their 2020 review of elementary teacher training programs. Related: Retraining an entire states’ elementary teachers in the science of reading.

Instructional Materials 128

Instructional Materials Training Advocacy Elementary 128

The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

As students return to the classroom this fall — many for the first time since the beginning of the pandemic that upended their access to quality, in-person learning — we have an opportunity to enact standards to ensure that teachers’ instruction methods are effective and backed by science.

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Policies Assessment Instructional Materials Outcomes 145

The Hechinger Report

MARCH 6, 2017

Students at Lovett Elementary, the Clinton, Miss. public school districts spend a combined $8 billion on instructional materials while trying to ensure that schools receive the maximum value for their money. The nonprofit EdReports completes reviews of core programs which illuminate the shortcomings of traditional materials.

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Resources Instructional Materials OER Elementary 106

eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2021

offerings, these instructional materials are optional and aligned to Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)—the state standards for what grade-level knowledge and skills students should possess. instructional materials undergo a rigorous review that includes Texas teacher feedback to confirm quality standards.

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Accessibility Schoology Instructional Materials Blended Learning 96

Edsurge

APRIL 26, 2021

And they found MidSchoolMath —much to the delight of Erica Wheeler, Lead Instructional Materials Coordinator for Santa Fe Public Schools. We thought about elementary, middle and high school. I'm excited to use it in a face-to-face classroom. Its pedagogy really emphasizes students taking control of their own learning.

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MIND Research Institute

MARCH 1, 2021

ST Math is an effective, high-quality blended learning experience that will help to ensure Texas students deeply understand and truly love math—whether they are learning remotely at home or engaged in the classroom," said Brett Woudenberg, CEO of MIND Research Institute. Like other THL 3.0 The State of Texas will continue to expand the THL 3.0

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Instructional Materials Blended Learning Learning Accessibility 98

The Hechinger Report

JULY 3, 2023

At the start of my teaching career, I was the only full-time, Black, male classroom teacher for a predominately Black student population in a southwest Philadelphia middle school. I think of my former students and the respectful and rigorous reading and writing, debates and discussions that we had in the classroom.

Policies 144

Policies Instructional Materials Elementary Report 144

The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 4, 2023

The state initially agreed to give an extra $50 million to 75 elementary schools with the worst reading scores in the state to improve how they were teaching reading. The researchers characterized the reading improvements as larger than those seen in 90 percent of large-scale classroom interventions, according to a 2023 study.

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 11, 2024

Makers of knowledge-building curricula say their lessons are based on research, but the truth is that there is scant classroom evidence that building knowledge first increases future reading comprehension. It cost about $400 per student in instructional materials and teacher training.

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The Web20Classroom

AUGUST 24, 2015

I can remember many an afternoon spent in high school science and math classrooms talking about CK-12 Flexbooks. There are Flexbooks for middle school and even some for Elementary Math. Using Google Classroom? You can create your materials and share them instantly to your Google Classroom classes. Check it out!

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BYOD Common Core Instructional Materials Android 100

eSchool News

APRIL 4, 2023

The highly regarded, independent nonprofit seeks to improve education by providing reviews of K-12 instructional materials and applying evidence-based analysis in evaluating programs. This is a pivotal year when students are transitioning from learning to read to reading to learn,” Forsa said.

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Instructional Materials Company Analysis Elementary 114

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

The study examines the literacy impact of elementary students using Lexia® Core5® Reading (Core5) in fully remote and hybrid instructional environments during the 2020-21 school year. When the lockdowns began, teachers were able to quickly move from using Core5 in physical classrooms to using it for remote learning.

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Differentiated Instruction Report Learning Company 98

Edsurge

AUGUST 21, 2019

Purchasing decisions happen at all levels from districts to schools to individual classrooms to parents. Curriculum and instructional materials live on websites, in the cloud, on paper, in LMS’s, in Google Drive or OneDrive. A couple years ago, Van Ness Elementary in D.C. But there may be an alternative.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

It’s that most conversations about a school’s expenses don’t sync up to what’s happening in the classroom—the instruction, materials, and tools that shape the educational experience for teachers and students. The problem is not that these conversations are dry. That’s soon to change. Questions will immediately emerge.

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Data Program Evaluation Report Instructional Materials 131

eSchool News

JUNE 9, 2021

BOSTON (June 8, 2021) – Lexia Learning, a Cambium Learning® Group company, announced today that Florida’s Commissioner of Education has approved Lexia® Core5® Reading (Core5) as curriculum in elementary intervention courses. Members of the public were also able to review the materials online for two weeks.

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Course Differentiated Instruction Blended Learning Education 103

eSchool News

AUGUST 10, 2023

Throughout the year, the class of principals will participate in a flipped classroom design, where they will learn, meet, and collaborate virtually in small groups around important leadership topics. Additionally, the opportunity to collaborate with leaders beyond my district is something I find very exciting at this point in my career.”

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Flipped Classroom Instructional Materials Data Education 98

The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

The reports focus on elementary and middle schools with high proficiency rates or significant growth in math or reading. Once all students have access to strong core instruction, educators can customize instruction for those with specific needs.

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Policies Outcomes Report Case Study 121

The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

But as the movement for teaching climate grows, thanks to new standards and increasing student curiosity, teachers are on the hunt for materials and lessons they can rely on. “I I think there’s a big disconnect,” said Lauren Madden, professor of elementary science education at The College of New Jersey.

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Instructional Materials Report Elementary Data 132

The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

. — Scotty Matthews took a seat on a small bookshelf and peered at a page of poems held by a third-grader in his southeast Alabama classroom. Matthews, a former tutoring aide who had just come to Rehobeth Elementary School, was used to working with students who needed some extra help with reading. This story also appeared in AL.com.

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Training Elementary Groups Report 107

eSchool News

JUNE 9, 2017

In “ Closing the Homework Gap: Equity of Access for All Students Outside of School ,” Rhonda Schroeder, EdD, principal, Arthur Elementary School, Oklahoma City, OK; Mike Cory, EdD, principal, Gettys Middle School, SC; Barbara J. Provide Out-of-School Access on Devices. About the Presenters. She earned a B.S.

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Resources Equity of Access Instructional Materials Elementary 85

eSchool News

APRIL 19, 2023

Demand for high-dosage tutoring is growing among students in all grades at Gadsden ISD, led by elementary-age students, who are reaping the benefits of one-on-one and small-group tutoring. Instruction that aligns with districts’ standards, scope, and sequence. Bilingual and multilingual tutors are available.

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Learning Instructional Materials Professional Learning Meeting 107

Edsurge

MARCH 30, 2018

Horton, who teaches math and writing to fourth- and fifth-graders at Fremont Elementary School in Springfield, Missouri, says this is the first program that she and a coworker have found that meets their needs for math and writing instruction. Horton says other teachers in her district had been piloting TenMarks in their classrooms.

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Tools Company Instructional Materials Tablets 109

Edsurge

MAY 24, 2023

As an Asian American, a former classroom teacher and a resident of Illinois, I got involved with AAAJ Chicago to learn how I could support local schools and districts. The working group also developed sample scope and sequences for both the elementary and secondary level.

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