A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 23, 2018

The best part is the conversations that I get to have with learners, especially at the elementary level. Downing Elementary School with principal Marcos Lopez as part of some broader work in Ector County ISD. Add more recess not just in elementary, but in middle school as well. Case in point.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

For example, four of the 10 top-selling elementary school books are part of The Baby-Sitters Club , I Survived , and Dog Man series. Top trends and themes among young readers often lead to award-winning. Mysteries are hot right now for elementary and upper elementary.

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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. Elementary students can join a ragtag group of superheroes as their commander, on a mission to repair their spaceship by leveling up through interactive literacy games.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 13, 2019

They offer over 200 graduate-level courses in 19 different subject areas covering both foundational topics and emerging trends in K-12 education. He is a National Board Certified STEM educator at the elementary level, with a Master Degree in K-8 Education with a K-8 math endorsement. He also has a fine arts degree in design.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 15, 2021

This post will share the ten trends that we’ll be covering and some information on our speakers. 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.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

3 Learning Space Trends Inside K–12 Media Centers. We’ve already helped several schools plan alignments that fit under the top three learning space trends reported recently by eSchool News : . That’s a great model to follow. To design an optimal learning space, it is just as important to openly discuss possible layouts for the room.

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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. .

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 19, 2024

An active advocate of the Next Generation Science Standards, (NGSS), she eventually became Vermont’s Science Assessment Supervisor and has served as an NGSS curriculum reviewer and president of the board of the NSFs Society of Elementary Presidential Awardees.

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Edsurge

JUNE 19, 2024

Look for apps and programs that cover key concepts and skills taught in early elementary grades, such as phonics , early literacy , basic math skills and foundational science concepts. Aligned With Curriculum Goals Choose tools that align with educational standards and support your curriculum objectives.

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 4, 2024

It’s always interesting to see what’s trending with the highest registrations for the year. Check out the top 2024 edWebinars and edLeader Panels of the year! edWeb presented over 400 new programs in 2024 on so many timely topics for PreK-12 educators. The rankings are based on the number of registrations the programs received.

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eSchool News

MARCH 28, 2025

For instance, close to 40 percent of ELA or science teachers said they use AI, compared to 20 percent of general elementary education or math teachers. “As AI tools and products for educational purposes become more prevalent, studies should track their use among educators.

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Gaggle Speaks

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

However, an alarming trend has been emerging: younger children, early elementary-aged students, are increasingly showing signs of severe mental health struggles. This shift demands urgent attention.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Whether it’s analyzing trends in data, finding optimal solutions in optimization problems, or understanding the behavior of functions, graphing is a valuable tool for problem-solving. Students learn to analyze and interpret data, identify patterns and trends, and make inferences based on the information presented in the graph.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 11, 2018

Edtech spoke with Leila Nuland, managing research director for K-12 at Hanover research to discuss some of the trends surrounding computer science in K–12 and how to overcome issues of accessibility and underrepresentation in certain populations. This means asking what outcome you anticipate from an elementary computer science program.

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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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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 18, 2020

In my hometown of Houston, bars and restaurants have closed for fifteen days, which has been a trend occurring across the world to limit the spread of the disease. Our youngest learners will need some help and guidance, especially if their elementary schools have not been 1:1 or Bring Your Own Device (BYOD).

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 23, 2020

As I work with more and more schools in a coaching role, I am beginning to see specific trends emerge. Wells Elementary has been taking the feedback that I provide for over three years and recently asked me to create a session that focused on strategies for opening and closing lessons.

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eSchool News

MAY 3, 2023

Unfamiliar with the challenges of integrating edtech into instruction within a remote environment, elementary science teachers struggled to apply best practices—such as three-dimensional instruction, collaborative learning, and hands-on experimentation—into instruction.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 10, 2018

We toil away at chasing the next big innovative idea, trend, or tool as a path to improvement yet little changes. During a coaching visit I observed Zaina Hussein , a 4th-grade teacher at Wells Elementary , use this with her students (see image below). Maybe success lies in taking a more detailed look at daily practice.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 15, 2024

However, recognizing the pivotal role elementary schools play in shaping a child’s educational journey is essential–early exposure to STEM concepts not only cultivates a passion for these subjects but also lays the groundwork for future academic and professional pursuits.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 7, 2019

Recently I observed a great example of this during a coaching visit with Kay’s Creek Elementary School in Farmington, UT. Wells Elementary School in Texas is a great example of how a unifying focus becomes a reality. Their theme focused on global goals for sustainable development. Be sure to check out what Mt.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 16, 2024

As a preschool teacher with five years of experience at Emerson Elementary School, I understand the challenges new educators face. I am excited to share my knowledge of incorporating technology into the classroom and hope that it provides you with the support and inspiration you need.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 15, 2023

Using Connect, Extend, Challenge at the Elementary Level Story Time Reflection Connect: After reading a story, ask students to relate a character or situation to something from their own lives. Extend: Discuss the potential long-term impacts of this trend or strategy on global economies, societies, or environments.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

As we wave farewell to 2023 , we’re looking ahead to edtech trends in 2024 with optimism for education as a whole. Although AI is not new in other industries, it’s still an emerging trend in education and we are finally allowing ourselves a glimpse of hope, skepticism and wonderment.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

” The report, informed by federal, state, and local government leaders, researchers, nonprofit organizations, industry representatives, and K-12 students and teachers, builds upon SETDA’s previous research, including the Broadband Imperative series and recent State Edtech Trends reports.

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eSchool News

MAY 25, 2023

Key points: Interactivity and engaging resources can make science more approachable Elementary school teachers need easy-to-use science tools that will grab students’ attention During my time as a kindergarten teacher, I learned three major lessons about our youngest learners’ relationship to science.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 30, 2025

In elementary classrooms, the most effective model of blended learning is called the station rotation model. Some lower elementary educators may be hesitant to throw students onto a device and let them independently navigate technology tools. According to Blended Learning Universe (n.d.),

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ViewSonic Education

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

This is just as true for the elementary classroom as it is for the lecture hall. Schools and universities need to keep up to date with trends. Not only do students feel motivated and energized by technology in the classroom, but they also participate in active learning, a most worthy educational goal.

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User Generated Education

FEBRUARY 15, 2020

A closer look at the data by grade level reveals a disturbing trend. Engagement is strong at the end of elementary school, with nearly three-quarters of fifth-graders (74%) reporting high levels of engagement.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 27, 2019

AI-driven analytics in education can help spot critical trends and delineate key markers to help teachers design the most effective classroom experience and drive digital transformation. Identification: Data analytics informed by adaptative AI solutions can help identify critical areas for student and teacher performance.

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Digital Promise

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

After taking a deep dive into the California Healthy Kids Survey , we saw alarming results—a trend of students with increased anxiety, students not feeling a sense of belonging, and an increase in chronic sadness. A strategy wall at Richmond Street Elementary School to help students develop their emotional intelligence skills.

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Neo LMS

APRIL 9, 2019

There are a number of analogue printables aides online that will help elementary school teachers bring a new dimension to story-time. The frequency of ngrams can tell scholars a lot about the emergence of trends within society, the spread of knowledge, and indeed even the emergence of bias, fake news and beliefs. Now the fun part.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 20, 2020

Listen to Alice Keeler talk about Google Classroom trends Listen to the show on iTunes or Stitcher Stream by clicking here. These are two fantastic STEM education projects that will encourage design thinking, sustainability, and computational thinking as well as video-related presentation skills. Join in today!

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Edtech has expanded from early usage in elementary school to college degrees online. The use of edtech allows students to increase their level of technological literacy. It also encourages learning outside of the classroom environment. 2) These tools make use of a broad range of technology-enhanced educational strategies.

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 17, 2024

Her children didn’t have classes with a Black student until middle school because of the way elementary school lines were drawn, she said. Some districts buck the trend appeared first on The Hechinger Report. And all three did well in the district’s detracked courses. Sign up for the Hechinger newsletter.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 23, 2019

Carolyn Foote takes us to the center of this trend to take us inside how she redesigned her learning space and the thought process behind it. As you plan your school’s strategy, you’ll want to have conversations about this show.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 31, 2022

Hypnotic conditions: Are they present in the elementary classroom? I taught at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. Well, a surprising article from Johns Hopkins called The Element of Surprise Helps Babies Learn Significantly Better points to a trend that we will talk about in our classrooms of all ages.

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