MIND Research Institute

MARCH 5, 2020

There’s no better example of this than when MIND participated in Disneyland Resort’s Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance STEM panel event in January. Maria Cervantes, Community Partnerships Director at MIND, knew just who to reach out to: Advance Learning Academy and Madison Elementary, two schools located in the city of Santa Ana, California.

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The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 5, 2022

NEW ORLEANS—Before the 2020-21 school year, Christa Talbott, a 20-year veteran of New Orleans schools, had never considered leaving the profession she loved this early. By the end of 2020, the 44-year-old was agonizing over whether the school year might be her last teaching there. This story also appeared in Time. Into a burning house.

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 19, 2021

Positive parental help could make the difference between students being excited about math or falling behind during the pandemic, said Jennifer Bay-Williams, co-author of “Elementary and Middle School Mathematics: Teaching Developmentally” and professor of education at the University of Louisville. Credit: Michelle Majdoch.

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

On a sunny day in early November, teacher Trish Curran wasn’t corralling elementary phys ed students as she normally would be. Instead, the event, “Reconnect and Reinvent,” was meant as a retreat, a chance for educators and other school staff members to step away from their daily responsibilities and focus on themselves. TAOS, N.M. —

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The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Back in the spring of 2020, before my tween daughters became obsessed with Minecraft YouTube, I thought I had pandemic parenting figured out. This refers to the private Minecraft server that Dream launched in April 2020 so he and a few gamer friends could explore a new update to the game. We made family dinners. Credit: @SuertoSean.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JULY 14, 2020

Join Angela Maiers and Steve Hargadon as we talk with Derrick Conley's, who is in his 25th year in education, his 10th as a principal, and his 1st year as Executive Principal for Birch Elementary and Parkway Elementary. How do they plan ahead for possible interruptions and re-starts to the 2020-21 school year due to COVID-19 outbreaks?

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The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

In Port Orford, Oregon, it’s a quick walk from the elementary and middle school building to the town library—the two buildings are right down the street from each other. The town’s library system stepped in to assist the district in buying books, organizing the collection, and other management tasks.

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Edsurge

JULY 14, 2022

And then, of course, there was the great toilet paper shortage of 2020. I have been a reader of dystopian fiction for years, primarily due to my role as librarian to upper elementary and middle school students. As students returned to the library in person, many seemed lost when it came to choosing books.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MAY 11, 2020

Welcome to the May 11 - 17 edition of the 2020 Learning Revolution daily online conference schedule. 6:00 PM - Creating an Elementary School Virtual Learning Commons using Google Sites: Session 1 of 3 with Aaron G. The week's sessions are below. To see all sessions submitted so far, and to correspond with presenters, click here.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MAY 13, 2020

The rest of this week's 2020 Learning Revolution daily online conference sessions are below. 6:00 PM - Creating an Elementary School Virtual Learning Commons using Google Sites: Session 1 of 3 with Aaron G. Join the live broadcast Thursday at 4:00 pm US-EDT here. Recordings of past sessions are listed on the Recordings page.

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Waterford

DECEMBER 10, 2020

And even the most progressive and well-meaning teachers can show implicit bias when it comes to holiday events. Add books to your classroom library that feature different winter holiday celebrations around the world. Guidance on Constitutionally Protected Prayer and Religious Expression in Public Elementary and Secondary Schools.”

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Michelle Kruse, Content Lead for Libraries, Roosevelt Creative Corridor Business Academy, Cedar Rapids Community School District Nominated by: Follett Michelle Kruse is the teacher librarian at Roosevelt Creative Corridor Business Academy (RCCBA), a magnet middle school in the Cedar Rapids Community School District (CRCSD). Dr. Dana T.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 14, 2020

You will want access to this library long-term, I promise! Sessions are free to watch for five days, then become part of the Home Learning Summit library. Tomorrow, Thursday, October 15th, is the final day for "early-bird" pricing to purchase the Summit library. Check them out!

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 7, 2022

Our first Library 2.022 mini-conference: " Virtual Reality and Learning: Leading the Way ," will be held online (and for free) on Tuesday, March 29th, 2022. Virtual Reality was identified by the American Library Association as one of the 10 top library technology trends for the future. Please also join this Library 2.0

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eSchool News

AUGUST 31, 2020

Whether the 2020-21 school year is starting in the classroom or remotely, Follett is ensuring elementary and middle school students won’t be missing out on one of their favorite back-to-school traditions: the book fair. Plew Elementary School in Niceville, Fla. “It It has really helped me build my classroom library.”.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

Unfortunately, many students leaving elementary school are still not proficient in reading, and that creates a significant barrier to their ability to learn across subjects. STEM opportunities are on the rise for young learners as elementary and early childhood programs increase exposure to STEM activities and careers.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 23, 2022

Next Tuesday, March 29th, 2002, is our first Library 2.022 mini-conference: " Virtual Reality and Learning: Leading the Way ," which will be held online (and for free). Virtual Reality was identified by the American Library Association as one of the 10 top library technology trends for the future. Get Your Free! 3D Artifacts!

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 15, 2022

Our first Library 2.022 mini-conference: " Virtual Reality and Learning: Leading the Way ," will be held online (and for free) on Tuesday, March 29th, 2022. Virtual Reality was identified by the American Library Association as one of the 10 top library technology trends for the future. Please also join this Library 2.0

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 4, 2024

On the line, Kelly Rodriguez explained that she wanted to move her 6-year-old from a private school to a public one for first grade, but only if a seat opened up at Sunset Elementary School, near their house on San Francisco’s predominantly white and Asian west side. Lau Elementary. Credit: Sonya Abrams for The Hechinger Report.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 20, 2022

As Jones County leaders will tell you, this dynamic, one-stop-shop of connected solutions and professional learning services positioned the district well to face the unique challenges presented by COVID-19 and the 2020-2021 school year. Nominee: Mark Hess , Mary Helen Guest Elementary School Nominated by: Epson.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2024

Unfortunately, many students leaving elementary school are still not proficient in reading, and that creates a significant barrier to their ability to learn across subjects. STEM opportunities are on the rise for young learners as elementary and early childhood programs increase exposure to STEM activities and careers.

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MindShift

JANUARY 15, 2021

These are days that educators say shape their careers and classrooms — and experts say include increasingly crucial conversations as historic national events become more frequent and polarizing. The intercom and phones weren’t set up yet, so a teacher came to Patrie’s room to tell her everyone was gathering in the library.

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edWeb.net

JULY 22, 2019

Kelley, Superintendent of Oak Park Elementary School District 97, IL, explained, this isn’t about deciding what technology a district uses. For instance, one barrier to access was library cards. The school streamlined the process and included library card registration with overall school registration. About the Presenters.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 13, 2022

The district also holds several events inviting staff to learn about technology tools and strategies for the classroom. Nominee: Link Text Becky Alexander, Morris Elementary Nominated by: Istation. Becky Alexander is the principal at Morris Elementary School in Morris, Oklahoma.

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edWeb.net

MAY 19, 2020

Normally, many rural districts work with local libraries and businesses to provide students with WiFi hotspots. McGavock Elementary, where Dr. Marczak served as principal, earned Reward status by being one of the top 10% elementary schools in the state of Tennessee in 2012.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

Global Collaboration Week is a series of free online education events taking place during the week of September 23 - 27, 2019. During this week (and beyond), experienced global educators and other professionals will host connective projects and events and invite public participation. A current listing of events you can join is below.

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NeverEndingSearch

MAY 15, 2018

SDGs in Action App : The free app, also based on the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals , presents information about all 17 goals, including targets, videos, facts, data, news, notifications, and the ability to discover local actions and events. This video launched last year’s event: For more information, check out:

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Sessions are free to watch for five days, then become part of the Home Learning Summit library. This free event is for everyone interested in helping students to learn, because we're having what may be one of the most important conversations about learning in the history of the world. Elementary Years ? A current list is below.

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 12, 2018

Elementary school: hated it,” Amber says. She recently opted to eat lunch in the library, finding it less chaotic than the cafeteria. “I She’ll probably enroll at nearby Middlesex Community College, she says, but not until 2019, or maybe 2020. “I Middle school: h-a-t-e-d it. School just isn’t for me. I hate coming to school.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Key points: School libraries have evolved to offer students and teachers everything they need See article: Modern students need modern librarians See article: 10 reasons we love school librarians For more news on school libraries, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching page What makes an effective school library?

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The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 7, 2023

It gives students the knowledge and skills to draw connections to present-day events such as the Black Lives Matter movement and the police killings of George Floyd, Michael Brown and other Black Americans, he said. Santana goes deep.” Parkway Northwest High School for Peace and Justice, in Philadelphia.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 25, 2023

One way education is doing this is by offering CTE, even in the elementary grades. Deploying these technologies to families is a major undertaking, but this will mean we are ready for the next event that requires our students to learn remotely.

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The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 15, 2021

These are days that educators say shape their careers and classrooms — and experts say include increasingly crucial conversations as historic national events become more frequent and polarizing. The intercom and phones weren’t set up yet, so a teacher came to Patrie’s room to tell her everyone was gathering in the library.

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 3, 2023

This story also appeared in The Guardian The flooding last fall that devastated the home of Deishangelxa Nuez Galarza, a fifth grader in this coastal area of southern Puerto Rico, also closed her elementary school, El Coquí, for three days while staff cleaned out a foot of muddy water from every first floor room.

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The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 17, 2023

For two years, the club, known as PRISM (People Respecting Individuality and Sexuality Meeting), gathered in the town’s public library, because its dozen members couldn’t find a faculty adviser to sponsor it. But in April 2020, during her freshman year, Meryl died by suicide after facing years of harassment over her identity.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

This is an amazing and free online event that brings together educators and innovators from around the world. Ozelle Stephen, Rev/Director of Education, Miridians Elementary School, Centre of Enabling Support Foundation, Uganda Access to Quality education Opportunities, Good Health + Well-being for all. LOTS of information below!

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The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Cooper Lane Elementary School in Maryland’s Prince George’s County school district had almost 550 children, 60 percent of whom are Hispanic. The atrium at Mary Harris Mother Jones Elementary school in Prince George’s County, Maryland, is lined with flags from different countries, including those in Central America. And she is happy.

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