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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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The Importance of Play in Schools

Waterford

Whether you’re a preschool or elementary school teacher, you’re sure to find the ideas you need to help your students learn through play. 12] It can also be helpful to consider creating a classroom makerspace —an area in your classroom stocked with creative tools that your students can use during free periods. January 2020.

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Dollars and sense: Can financial literacy help students learn math? 

The Hechinger Report

Since 2020, nine U.S. Since 2020, nine U.S. In many cases, to make a decision, you have to do calculations, so I think math is a very powerful tool. In 2020, the NAACP issued a resolution calling for more financial literacy programs in K-12 schools. The Washington, D.C., That figure rises to 14.2

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Launching SchoolLibraryNJ (and some models beyond)

NeverEndingSearch

High School Crediting Sources Administrators Research Tools Librarians Book Awards & Lists Elementary Home Middle School Newsroom. Right now, we are building the following daisy-chained Guides: Home Elementary Middle School High School Educators Librarians Adminstrators Parents. But must we all begin from scratch?

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Tips and Strategies to Talk about Race in Class

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Practical Steps: Consider using tools like Harvard’s Implicit Association Test to explore unconscious biases, and actively seek to challenge them in your teaching. Use Media and Technology Thoughtfully In the age of technology, media can be a powerful tool in educating students about diversity and inclusion. link] Buchanan, L.

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Rethinking Recess Leads to Results On and Off the Playground

Edsurge

CHICAGO — At first glance, it looks like your standard recess: Elementary school students, bundled up in warm jackets, hats and mittens, laugh and play outside on a crisp, cloudy fall day in the Windy City. But can resolving the broad range of elementary school conflicts be as simple as learning to play fair? The game keeps going.

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mindSpark Learning Impacts Record Number of Eductors Amid COVID-19 with 207% Rise in Professional Learning Participants

eSchool News

Since March 2020, MindSpark has impacted more than 10,000 educators across 1,800 schools and districts around the world. I’m also piloting a 6-week program with an elementary leadership club using the tools I’ve learned from mindSpark Learning.”. About mindSpark Learning.