A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 2, 2020

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Catlin Tucker

JUNE 24, 2020

After the events of this spring, teachers need to spend time this summer resting, relaxing, and replenishing. Dr. Hersey and I collaborated on a set of health and wellness boards for parents/elementary students, teenagers, and teachers that we hope will help.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 21, 2023

I also share recommended reading lists for elementary to high school students. Share local learning events around the city. In order to help you encourage families to read at home, I am sharing with you reading challenges, reading adventures, and ways for families to receive free books. Find a list of free education websites here.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 21, 2019

I live in Phoenix, AZ, and have been a professional educator for over 50 years with many roles including principal, special education director, elementary teacher, university pre-service teacher education instructor and Professional Development School (PDS) program coordinator with Arizona State University. I hosted the Classroom 2.0

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 8, 2020

Other episodes relating to the events of this and last week are being recorded to share conversations relating to racial equity and injustice. Joe holds a BA in Elementary and Early Childhood Education from St. He was also a school counselor and high school coach prior to taking on an elementary principal position in 2005.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

MAY 28, 2020

Thank you, Karen Krisch , for sharing how Marion-Walker Elementary School in Pennsylvania is adapting to our new challenges and opportunities. I invite you to join me for the Coronavirus Chronicles , a series of 10- to 15-minute check-ins with educators all over. Episode 027 is below.

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Elementary teachers have a different format and prompts below that they can use and refine. Add any other special instructions] Here's the format I want us to use: [paste in your format] Elementary Teacher Lesson Plan Template [Full Paste Method] I want you to help me develop lesson plans for my substitute teacher.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 17, 2021

While PLNs have grown in popularity, the most popular form of professional learning embraced by schools and districts still consists of more traditional pathways, such as bringing in guest speakers, workshops, or holding annual events. Inspiration packed into one day typically fades when reality sets in shortly after.

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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.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 2, 2019

December 9 to 15th is the annual Hour of Code event. Code.org has different activities for elementary students to adults. Kodable has different free activities for elementary students that require no registration. This is one of my elementary students favorite coding programs.

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Catlin Tucker

JUNE 4, 2020

The resources are organized by: Early childhood/elementary Middle school/high school Black Lives Matter 13 Guiding Principles. If educators have found other valuable resources to help students to understand and process the events taking place in our country right now, please take a moment to post a comment and share resources.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 24, 2021

If you’re ready to help elementary-aged children understand financial literacy, Vault is the perfect course for you. Grade level: elementary grades. This digital program highlights a number of important leaders and events that have impacted America. Grade Level: Elementary School. Grade Level: 9-12. Idea #3: Vault.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 5, 2023

See, Think, Wonder Thinking Routine “I see, I think, I wonder” is a simple yet versatile thinking routine that can be used in elementary and secondary classrooms. Whether exploring scientific phenomena, literary works, historical events, or visual art, observation is the foundation of deeper exploration and understanding.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 31, 2022

So they found that babies who were shown surprising events were able to learn faster and more efficiently afterward than those who were not. Hypnotic conditions: Are they present in the elementary classroom? I taught at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. Today we will discuss how surprise applies to learning.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

Sergio Flores, the school’s competitive engineering coach, signed up his school and joined five other schools in the area to compete in this 2018 event sponsored by Bell Helicopter, an aircraft manufacturer whose headquarters are in Fort Worth. It was up to the team to figure out the best design for each of the competition’s events. .

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 3, 2018

This Thursday, December 6 from 1-3 pm Eastern Time, Edweek is hosting an event about personalized learning. Creating Elementary Portfolios with SeeSaw. Seesaw in the Elementary Music Classroom with Amy Burns. SPONSOR: Join a Free Personalized Learning Session with Me and TextHelp! Stream by clicking here. Breakout EDU Kits. #08:

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Neo LMS

APRIL 12, 2022

Originally started by the National Endowment for Financial Education, it transitioned from being a one-day event to an entire month-long celebration. The Jump$tart Coalition took over the planning of the event in order to raise financial literacy awareness and promote financial education. . At each level, there is a specific focus.

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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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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 2, 2020

I’m one of several at the elementary level holding this job description in my district where 1:1 devices are now the norm. Running two short events during the summer, and a full-fledged 50-thousand-word writing sprint in November, writers find themselves bound by their own honor to write more-or-less every day in order to meet their goals.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Using Claim-Evidence-Question at the Elementary Level Literature Analysis: After reading a story or book, students make a claim about a central theme or main character’s motivations, provide evidence from the text, and pose questions about the main idea or character.

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Waterford

JULY 7, 2022

Involvement includes family participation in school events or activities, while teachers provide learning resources and information about their student’s grades. Family partnerships formed during elementary school years build a strong foundation for future student success and continued engagement.[6] American Psychological Association.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Listen to Elizabeth Iwaszewicz on the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast Listen to the show on iTunes or Stitcher Stream by clicking here.

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Digital Promise

APRIL 14, 2021

HP Teaching Fellows also receive opportunities for networking, presenting, and sharing thought leadership through online publications and virtual events. Vickie Morgado, Grades 6-7 Elementary Guidance Learning Teacher (Ontario). Introducing the 2021 Cohort of HP Teaching Fellows. Morgan Keena, Grade 7 Social Studies (Idaho).

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 9, 2019

For over six years, Kerns filled various roles in special events and development. Some of the benefits of music education include higher graduation rates, a greater chance of post-secondary success, social and emotional development, and shaping the next generation to be collaborative, creative and forward-thinking leaders.

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Waterford

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Engage Families in Their First Language Whenever possible, provide multilingual families with information including student progress updates, upcoming events, and emails in their first language. The post Supporting Multilingual Learners in Early Elementary Education appeared first on Waterford.org.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 2, 2020

December 7 to 13th is the annual Hour of Code event. Code.org has different activities for elementary students to adults. Join the live virtual events from December 7 to 11th! Kodable has different free activities for elementary students such as creating fuzzies and mazes peers can play on.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 22, 2019

In an elementary classroom as class started the kids responded to the following prompt during an ELA block – “If you could be any animal, what would you be and why?” Creating an anticipatory set is not labor-intensive. During some recent coaching visits with the Corinth School District in Mississippi, I was able to observe two great examples.

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Digital Promise

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

While rollout events typically involve school-wide celebrations with speeches and STEM stations that are fun for the whole family, the COVID-19 pandemic has forced most schools to pivot to contactless curbside or “drive-through” events to comply with social distancing. But rollout looks a bit different in 2020.

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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. Given today’s realities, going digital was the clear choice. Focus on Establishing Infrastructure.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 22, 2024

So now students in elementary and middle schools have to keep devices off and put away during the school day, though high school students can use their smartphones or watches between classes and at lunch. This year, though, the vibe has changed.

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Waterford

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Declared a federal event in 1990 , this awareness month is a great reminder to make sure your curriculum includes Indigenous history, current events, and culture. Plus, read on to the end for recommendations on the best books about Native American people and communities to read with elementary students.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 2, 2022

Therefore, they designed events with intentionality, particularly on the first day and the last night. Alana Stanton is a kindergarten teacher at Mulberry Elementary in Gwinnett County, Georgia. So, I adopted this approach in my own classroom and so has today's guest fourth-grade teacher, Alana Stanton.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 28, 2021

Engage 2021 is a must-attend online event for educators. To register for this event, and to find out more about the speakers, go to engage.kognity.com/register. This is going to be a fantastic event where we can share experiences and explore new digital possibilities!

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Whether it's a safety event, severe weather like Hurricane Helene, or individual traumas, schools across the nation are navigating unprecedented challenges. Questions Answered in This Episode How do you help students and teachers heal after a traumatic event in a school community?

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 20, 2023

At ISTELive 23 ’s opening mainstage event, featured speakers sat down for a chat about the challenges around representation and getting more Black educators—particularly Black male educators—into classrooms. This year’s 8th most-read story focuses on the need for more Black educators–especially Black male educators.

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Digital Promise

JUNE 12, 2019

Now serving Grades Pre-K through six, the administration and faculty of Duquesne Elementary, the district’s sole remaining school, are determined to provide each student with the best educational experience possible. In 2012, students in Grades 7-8 followed suit. professional learning and new learning experiences.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 8, 2018

Technology lets schools and teachers more easily communicate about day-to-day school events, such as back-to-school nights, fundraisers and science fairs. He spent two years as an elementary teacher, two years as an educational trainer, 10 years as a director of technology and six years as a school superintendent.

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