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Culturally Responsive Teaching: Tips and Strategies for Educators

Waterford

Yet, there is hope: over 96% of elementary school teachers view culturally responsive teaching as important when working with diverse students.[7] Picture books for early elementary students: Drawn Together by Minh Lê, illustrated by Dan Santat. Curriculum Inquiry, 2013, 43(1), pp. Intercultural Education, 2001, 12(1), pp.

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How to Prevent the Summer Slide and Help Reduce Educational Inequality

Waterford

That way, every student has access to resources that can help them retain knowledge over the summer. 8] Before school gets out for the summer, connect parents with guided reading activities and summer learning programs for elementary students. Psychology in the Schools, August 2013, 50(7), pp. Lundstrom, M. Krueger, A.B.

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SETDA Provides Tips on Equity of Access for Students Outside of School

edWeb.net

Access to online resources including digital content, interactive education apps and websites, videos, experts and peers is no longer a “nice to have” but rather a necessity. Christine Fox, Deputy Executive Director, SETDA, noted the importance of having safe WiFi access. She suggested beginning with a clear mission statement.

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Top Tips for Teaching Online From Educators Doing It Now

edWeb.net

In regard to the online content she provides, Olivia focuses on making it accessible through the use of pictures, emojis, and screen shots. Olivia Miller is a 2nd grade teacher at South Ripley Elementary School in Versailles, IN. Setting the Course for Secondary Students.

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U.S. K-12 Educational Technology Policy: Historical Notes on the Federal Role

Doug Levin

” This letter marked the launch of the implementation of the first federal program dedicated to ensuring universal access to information and communications technology for improved teaching and learning in the nation’s schools. FY 2001: $450,000,000. FY 2013 $0. FY 1998: $425,000,000. ” FY 2012 $0. FY 2014 $0.

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An upscale Florida auction yields millions for local preschool programs

The Hechinger Report

Since 2001, the upscale auction, part of Collier County’s annual Naples Winter Wine Festival, has raised more than $176 million for local children’s nonprofits, including dozens that benefit the children of Immokalee’s farmworkers, according to the Naples Children & Education Foundation, which hosts the festival.

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Five Steps to Empowering Educators with Evidence

edWeb.net

The Clearinghouse not only provides access to programs that meet the different ESSA criteria, but users receive further guidance on successful implementation. Prior to coming to ODE in 2013, he worked at nonprofit research centers in Rhode Island and Ohio. Step 5 – Tap into Ohio’s new resources.