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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

Comprehension & Vocabulary : reading as a lifelong tool for learning. 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. The Benefits of Pre-Reading Skills.

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Growth Mindset Posters for Classroom

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Posters that reinforce these ideas can be a powerful visual tool in the classroom. 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). References Dweck, C.

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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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ADHD in the Classroom: How to Teach and Support Students with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

Waterford

For elementary school teachers, here are a few early signs of ADHD to look for:[14]. Provide students with ADHD with organization tools, such as a three-pocket notebook or binder, to help them keep their assignments together.[11]. Patterns of Teacher Stress in an Elementary School Sample. Low self-control. Miranda, A.,

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Fighting Apathy, Neglect and Racism to Give Left-Behind Learners a Chance

Edsurge

I came to the Cobb County School District in 2006. My 16, 17 and 18-year old students were entering my class reading at an elementary level. Using USATestprep, an online assessment tool, I built diagnostics from scratch to shift the focus from what students didn’t know to what they did.

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Held back, but not helped

The Hechinger Report

Even as early as 2006 and 2007, it was apparent to sociologists Lori Peek and Alice Fothergill, authors of the book “Children of Katrina,” that students were falling way behind as a result of the storm and its aftermath. Certainly, Louisiana schools still have limited resources and tools to help struggling students, White said.

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