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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). Writing drives higher-order thinking as students analyze, interpret, and synthesize to respond to prompts.

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The Pivotal Role Movement Plays in Learning

A Principal's Reflections

The best part is the conversations that I get to have with learners, especially at the elementary level. Downing Elementary School with principal Marcos Lopez as part of some broader work in Ector County ISD. Add more recess not just in elementary, but in middle school as well. Case in point. Adams-Blair H.,

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How to use Notion

The CoolCatTeacher

After a 14-year career in student & worship ministry, public speaking, and starting churches, in 2011, Chris began working for Burleson ISD in Burleson, TX as a 4th and 5th Grade Math and Reading Special Education Teacher at J.W. Norwood Elementary School.

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Will new standards improve elementary science education?

The Hechinger Report

Science could be considered the perfect elementary school subject. Most elementary school teachers have little scientific background and many say they feel unprepared to teach the subject well, according to a national survey of science and mathematics education conducted by a North Carolina research firm in 2012.

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51Talk Unveils its Premium Brand “Hello World American Academy”

EdNews Daily

51Talk was established in 2011, and its official website was launched in November of that year, after receiving an angel investment from Xiaoping Xu, the co-founder of New Oriental. In 2016 consumer spending escalated further as online education became more widely accepted. It ‘s main focus is on high-end users.

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How to Assess with Respect with Starr Sackstein

The CoolCatTeacher

In 2011, the Dow Jones News Fund honored Sackstein as a Special Recognition Adviser and 2012 Education Updated recognized her as an outstanding educator. Most recently, Sackstein was named one of ASCD’s Emerging leaders class of 2016, in addition to presenting a TedxTalk about throwing out grades.

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Reflective Learning as the New Normal

A Principal's Reflections

During a coaching visit I observed Zaina Hussein , a 4th-grade teacher at Wells Elementary , use this with her students (see image below). A great deal of research reviewed by Lew & Schmidt (2011) in their study suggests the positive impact of reflective writing on cognitive development. Simple reflective prompts can also be used.

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