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Science-backed scalable tools improve student mental health

eSchool News

These screening tools, often referred to as universal mental health screeners, are not in the purview of most school administrators; however, when they become aware of these types of tools, most express strong interest in their own school using one (Wood & McDaniel, 2020).

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10 Essential Online Learning Best Practices – Free Webinar

The CoolCatTeacher

I also know that that I too have a lot to learn, even though I’ve been teaching online since 2006 and have collaborated globally for years. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from Morningside College and a Master’s Degree in Educational Administration from the University of South Dakota. For K12 teachers.

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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. 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

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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How to Design the Classroom for Effective Education with Michael Cohen

The CoolCatTeacher

This free tool helps educators around the world connect their students. I’ve been collaborating globally since 2006 and have seen the power it has to help children be more accepting of people different from themselves. We should design the classroom environment for learning. Today’s sponsor: Empatico.

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How to Use Alexa Devices in the Classroom

The CoolCatTeacher

This free tool helps educators around the world connect their students. I’ve been collaborating globally since 2006 and have seen the power it has to help children be more accepting of people different from themselves. Friedlander talks about the Amazon Alexa devices and why so many teachers are excited about them.

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

eSchool News

About the Teaching with Primary Sources Partner Program Since 2006, the Library has awarded Teaching with Primary Sources (TPS) grants to build a nationwide network of organizations that deliver educational programming, and create teaching materials and tools based on the Library’s digitized primary sources and other online resources.