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Beyond English: Why Writing Belongs in Every Classroom

Catlin Tucker

Students in upper elementary and beyond “do little writing in or out of school for academic purposes” (Graham & Harris, 2019). Writing improves reading skills (Graham & Herbert, 2010; Shanahan, 2016). All of these aspects of writing benefit from dedicated class time, access to peer support, and teacher feedback.

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Technology and Digital Media in the Classroom: A Guide for Educators

Waterford

By learning to view it as a means of enhancing your lessons and resources, you can provide your students with tools and opportunities they may not otherwise access. With the help of technology, you can introduce your classroom to opportunities and resources they may not otherwise be able to access.[5] April 2010, 3(4), pp.

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The Challenges of Broadband Access in Rural Schools

edWeb.net

Rural school districts face many unique trials, and access to educational technology is no different. But in order to take advantage of edtech, they first need broadband access. Thus, the price tag for getting connectivity can be expensive; in fact, the schools and some businesses may be the only place with reliable access.

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PROOF POINTS: New evidence of high school grade inflation

The Hechinger Report

The ACT study found that high school grades rose between 2010 and 2022 while scores on the ACT fell. The latest is an analysis of more than 4 million high school seniors who took the ACT from 2010 to 2021. points from 3.22 (a B) in 2010 to 3.39 (a B-plus) in 2021. in 2010, but a 3.7 Credit: ACT Inc. The top score is 36.)

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Culturally Responsive Teaching: Tips and Strategies for Educators

Waterford

Yet, there is hope: over 96% of elementary school teachers view culturally responsive teaching as important when working with diverse students.[7] Picture books for early elementary students: Drawn Together by Minh Lê, illustrated by Dan Santat. Indicator 6: Elementary and Secondary Enrollment. January 2010. Siwatu, K.O.

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Building Connections Between Home and School through Family-Teacher Partnerships

Waterford

Parent Involvement and Children’s Academic and Social Development in Elementary School.” Child Development , 2010, 81(3), pp. Journal of Education and Practice , November 2016, 7, pp. Nokali, N.E.E., Bachman, H.J., and Vortrubaa-Drzal, E.

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What happened when a South Carolina city embraced career education for all its students

The Hechinger Report

Whittenberg Elementary School of Engineering groaned in disappointment when they saw the runny mess. Whittenberg Elementary School of Engineering prepare to drop a paper bag with an egg inside off a railing at the school during engineering week. . — The brown paper bag hit the ground with a smack. The third graders at A.J.

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