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OPINION: How can teachers help students grapple with the chaos surrounding us?

The Hechinger Report

No matter whether elementary teachers return to physical or virtual classrooms, this will be a year for the history books. What’s less clear is how prepared elementary school teachers are to put these seismic events into context. At most of these institutions, the deficiency is not about a lack of sufficient credit hours.

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How to Transition from Summer Break to the First Days of School

Waterford

Encourage families to attend school events or set up playdates with their students’ friends.[3] 10] Finding ways to encourage positive communication between parents and teachers should be a focus for any back to school event. Make sure to keep parents updated on school events. NSW Department of Education. by Harry Allard.

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What Is Prior Knowledge and Why it Matters?

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Prior knowledge is one of the key concept in educational research that fundamentally reshape our understanding of how learning occurs. This includes specific facts, theories, and principles that they have learned in past educational experiences or through personal pursuits.

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How to Boost Family Involvement through Parent-Teacher Conferences

Waterford

12] You could also send out a list of volunteer activities and school events (such as back to school night) so parents know they’re welcome in class. For Educators: How to Run a Parent-Teacher Conference. Avoid using educational jargon, which can confuse parents who aren’t as familiar with elementary teaching terms.[7].

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5 Tips To Improve Your Teaching And Boost Your Career

EdNews Daily

Organizations such as these typically produce ample resources and hold networking events, which can be beneficial in advancing your career. Everything a New Elementary Teacher REALLY Needs to Know (But Didn’t Learn in College). San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 2003. References and Further Reading. Brookfield, Stephen. Kriegel, Otis.

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Will Philadelphia Education Survive?

Philly Teacher

As I reflected on the events of today, I began to think of my journey as a teacher here in Philadelphia. I am called in November and am placed at an elementary school in Southwest Philadelphia. At the same time, students have been promised the bare minimum for their education and, in turn, their futures.

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An upscale Florida auction yields millions for local preschool programs

The Hechinger Report

This story about preschool was produced by The Hechinger Report , a nonprofit, independent news organization focused on inequality and innovation in education, in partnership with the USA TODAY NETWORK-FLORIDA and the Naples Daily News. million from the foundation since 2003. Sign up for the Hechinger newsletter. NAPLES, Fla.