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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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. With station rotation or centers as it is often referred to at the elementary level, the overreaching goal is to use valuable class time more effectively. However, I most commonly see three or four.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 18, 2021

The Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds allocated in the pandemic relief stimulus packages total about $190 billion. In Delaware, the state department of education is using ESSER funds to… K–12 districts have received numerous rounds of federal funding by way of state governments.

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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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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 9, 2021

Since March 2020, the federal government has provided roughly $190 billion to the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Fund. The passing of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 on March 11 marks the third designation of federal funding K–12 schools have seen during the pandemic.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 23, 2023

Local education agencies put $2.4 billion toward physical and health safety efforts from the federal government’s Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund — launched to provide K–12 support during the pandemic — in fiscal year 2021. billion on these efforts, according to the Department of Education.

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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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Dangerously Irrelevant

JANUARY 24, 2023

And so it begins… I am on sabbatical in Spring 2023, unpacking deeper learning in elementary and middle schools. Driving Question What do students, teachers, and leaders do in ‘deeper learning’ elementary and middle schools that is different from their traditional peers? However, with some exceptions (e.g.,

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 4, 2021

There is an emerging sense of relief amongst educators as more and more schools are welcoming back students or that the most difficult year is finally coming to an end. With this excitement comes renewed fears of where many of these kids are academically or will be by the beginning of the next school year.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 17, 2019

Whether you want to follow education technology, special education, math, or just teaching best practices , SmartBrief has an email newsletter for you. has 25 years in education as teacher, instructional coach, elementary/secondary principal and K-12 district administrator.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 7, 2022

Not only do educators need to understand effective graphic design, we need to teach it. Sadie Lewis helps educators understand and teach graphic design in this quick, helpful show full of graphic design resources for educators. Free Educator Wellness Toolkit. Educator wellness is now more important than ever.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 3, 2021

You can also receive graduate credit through CAEP and regionally accredited university partners for continuing education requirements. 5 practical lessons for elementary classroom inclusion. Dr. Desiree Alexander is an award-winning, multi-degreed educator who has been in the educational field since 2002.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 15, 2021

It is time to move forward in education. 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 Iowa.

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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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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

The big, once-in-a-lifetime Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund bonanza is now officially over, and that loss could be particularly tough for K–12 students and teachers who rely on educational technology.

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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

AUGUST 2, 2021

She has been published in ASCD’s Educational Leadership journal. With over 20 years of experience in education, Liesl bridges her knowledge of how the brain best learns with her experience of teaching secondary math to create tangible strategies to support teachers and schools across the globe.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 15, 2021

We talked to educator Alyssa Lyons about how to bring real-world skills to your classroom with some powerful curriculum. Marketplaces: High School Investment Education. Pathways: Financing Higher Education. Welcome to the 10-minute teacher podcast hosted by author, educator, speaker, and mom, the Cool Cat Teacher, Vicki Davis.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 9, 2019

Tiffany Kerns on Episode 489 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast Music education helps students engage with learning and has many positive benefits. Related Resources Music education gives students an exciting and creative reason to be in the classroom.

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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. Related Posts.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 21, 2024

One of the most significant challenges educators face is time. One challenge educators face is meeting diverse needs and preferences during the same lesson, especially when the curriculum demands so much content to be covered in an unreasonable period. Educators can only control the time they have with students.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

“Universal connectivity is more than just internet access–it’s about addressing the digital divide to ensure every student is prepared for post-secondary success,” said Julia Fallon, executive director at SETDA. ” The report provides specific policy recommendations to close the digital divide in education.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 2, 2023

Prioritize growth Attending at least one conference or workshop a year that aligns with a significant school or district initiative and reading one education book and one from another field, such as general leadership strategies or self-help, can yield powerful lessons and ideas. We then share collective insight while processing the feedback.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 12, 2022

Fast forward to the post-pandemic environment of education. Even during the past school year, many educators who previously used the blended learning approach decided to reduce the amount of virtual learning. Departments may also use this approach at the secondary level and at grade levels for the elementary level.

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 8, 2023

One Class at a Time In secondary, I have found it is best to generate lesson plans one class at a time. Elementary teachers have a different format and prompts below that they can use and refine. If I try more than one class, total confusion ensues inside AI, and sometimes AI will even change the template format.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 15, 2020

As an English as an additional language (EAL) support teacher at NIST International School in Bangkok, Thailand, I co-teach in four early elementary classrooms, supporting multilingual students who are developing their academic proficiency in English. But we took it one step at a time. It started with coffee.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 1, 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. In the final post of this series, we’ll delve into the practical uses of the “See, Think, Me, We” thinking routine for educators.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 31, 2025

The past few years have been characterized by fresh and innovative solutions for learning, as well as transformative, technology-forward approaches to education. Each year, we like to look ahead and anticipate the biggest upcoming education trends. Here are five of the biggest education trends for 2025: 1.

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Digital Promise

MARCH 15, 2022

Essential Question: How can we engage students more actively in remote classes to ensure quality education? Project Name: IQ Interschool Challenge TV Program to Public Secondary School in Mwanza. Essential Question: How can we support public secondary schools using English as a medium of instruction?

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 10, 2021

In 2011, the Dow Jones News Fund honored Sackstein as a Special Recognition Adviser and 2012 Education Updated recognized her as an outstanding educator. In 2012, Sackstein tackled National Board Certification in an effort to reflect on her practice and grow as an educational English facilitator. MsSackstein on Twitter.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 16, 2020

Dr. Jennifer Pieratt, author of “Keep it Real with PBL” for both elementary and secondary students, shares how she finds many of the project ideas that she creates and shares at crafted curriculum. is an international educator and expert in Project-Based Learning. Today’s Sponsor is Advancement Courses.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 16, 2025

With 2025 barely in its infancy, educators are looking to new technologies and strategies to meet the needs of students. We asked educators to share their views about teaching and learning in 2025 (find industry predictions for 2025 here ). AI, digital learning tools, and personalized supports have become central to the classroom.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 14, 2019

This school year will mark ten years of teaching secondary ed ELA. Her passion will always be the classroom, but she has ventured out into the Professional Development arena where she does training for educators on the topics of Student Behavior/Teacher Authority and Literacy. Darrian Tanner’s Bio as Submitted Ms.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 25, 2021

The field of education is no less affected by these technologies. In K-12 education, a focus on ethical considerations is of critical importance. Many teachers and education leaders select and use AI-powered tools despite little background in computer science or artificial intelligence.

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eSchool News

JULY 4, 2022

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. I teach an elementary STEM class called iCreate in South Haven Public Schools. My question: Why haven’t we started this conversation sooner?

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 28, 2021

In today’s episode, Ross McGill, shares his powerful 5 minute lesson plan format that the UK Department of Education has listed as a best practice for teacher effectiveness and time savings. Engage 2021 is a must-attend online event for educators. From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter.

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Digital Promise

APRIL 25, 2023

In order to work toward a vision of educational equity, we must be deliberate in how we’re designing or redesigning systems in a way that centers the experiences and needs of our traditionally underserved learners – particularly students of color, multilingual learners, students with disabilities, and students from low-income families.

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