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VHS Learning Is Awarded Teaching with Primary Sources Grant from Library of Congress 

eSchool News

This project is funded by a grant from the Library of Congress Teaching with Primary Sources (TPS) Eastern Region program, managed by Waynesburg University. Primary sources will include photographs, audio recordings, videos, and manuscripts primarily from the Library of Congress. History curriculum.”

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How Young Is Too Young to Learn to Read?

Waterford

Whether you’re a PreK teacher or a parent, you can help children build essential pre-reading skills before they start elementary school. Take children to the library regularly to help them develop print recognition. Students are more likely to succeed in elementary school if they know letter names before kindergarten.[10].

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Growth Mindset Posters for Classroom

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Researchers such as Carol Dweck (see also Dweck and Yeager , 2012)have highlighted the importance of nurturing a growth mindset in students, as it contributes to motivation and increases resilience and achievement (Dweck, 2006). Aimed at elementary school ages, they’re ideal for classrooms, libraries, and after-school programs.

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Launching SchoolLibraryNJ (and some models beyond)

NeverEndingSearch

We’re exited to launch SchoolLibraryNJ , a evolving project designed to address inequitable access to resources for K12 schools and libraries and to present the value of librarians in digitally curating resources for teaching and learning. Not every library has a realistic budget. But must we all begin from scratch?

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How Differentiated Instruction Can Help You Reach Every Student in Class

Waterford

If a student might work more efficiently in a quieter learning environment, for example, you could allow them to complete a project in the school library. Students can also select independent reading books from our online library. International Education Journal, 2006, 7(7), pp. To learn more , get in touch! Tomlinson, C.A.

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How to Prevent the Summer Slide and Help Reduce Educational Inequality

Waterford

8] Before school gets out for the summer, connect parents with guided reading activities and summer learning programs for elementary students. Children who visit the library often can develop their love of learning over the summer.[1]. Limiting the Academic Summer Slide for Urban Elementary School Students. Borman, G.D.,

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How YouTube Star John Green Thinks About His Educational Videos

Edsurge

It has grown into a library of more than 1,200 explainer videos, many of which have received more than a million views each and are assigned in schools and colleges around the world. John Green is one of the most famous YouTubers, having built a following by making videos on the platform since 2012. But it can never replace teaching.

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