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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. 3] That way, they’ll feel more confident at school.

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What Is Prior Knowledge and Why it Matters?

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Historical Context in Social Studies : When discussing the Civil Rights Movement in a history class, students draw on their prior knowledge of earlier historical events like slavery and the American Civil War to better understand the context and significance of this movement. Journal of Research in Science Teaching , 18, 291–294.

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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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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. Avoid using educational jargon, which can confuse parents who aren’t as familiar with elementary teaching terms.[7]. Phi Delta Kappan, March 2003, 84(7), pp. Sources : Quiroz, B.,

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An upscale Florida auction yields millions for local preschool programs

The Hechinger Report

In 2009, just over 50 percent of children entering Immokalee’s six elementary schools were considered “kindergarten ready,” as determined by Florida’s kindergarten screening exam, the Florida Assessment for Instruction in Reading. million from the foundation since 2003. The center has received $13.7 The center has received $13.7

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Live Tuesday August 30th (Early Time) with Richard and Rebecca DuFour on Professional Learning Communities to Improve Schools

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

The Blackboard Collaborate room will be open up to 30 minutes before the event if you want to come in early. Recordings of the session will be posted within a day of the event at the event page. The LearnCentral event page is [link]. psid=2011-08-30.1411.M.9E9FE58134BE68C3B413F24B3586CF.vcr&sid=2008350 DuFour , M.Ed.,