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Science-backed scalable tools improve student mental health

eSchool News

Additionally, a good universal screening tool is scientifically validated, and they are specific to the age group it is supporting (Glover & Albers, 2007). These factors include individual traits, social support, and relationship with parents, among others (Credé & Niehorster, 2012). 2012, December). doi:10.1111/j.1469-7610.2007.01855.

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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. Each kid was instructed to get up, walk around the room, and find a partner who was not in their pre-assigned seating groups.

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Thinking Routines in the Classroom

The CoolCatTeacher

And I did this routine for the very first time when I came back from Harvard’s Project Zero Classroom in 2012, and it’s an opportunity for the kids to really share what are they nervous about so that’s the N. Karen Vogelsang has taught elementary school in Memphis, Tennessee for fourteen years. And it’s north, south, east, and west.

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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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Rebuilding a School Community with Maker Learning

Digital Promise

In 2012, students in Grades 7-8 followed suit. Now serving Grades Pre-K through six, the administration and faculty of Duquesne Elementary, the district’s sole remaining school, are determined to provide each student with the best educational experience possible. These sentiments are not lost on those leading this charge.

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How one district has diversified its advanced math classes — without the controversy

The Hechinger Report

But when she returned to teach at Union in 2012, the white student population had shrunk to a little more than half of total enrollment. Sixth grade teacher Kelly Woodfin works with a small group of students, including Zoe, during an advanced math class in Tulsa, Okla. She decided to talk with her principal at the time, Lisa Witcher.

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4 Research-Based Reasons Students Should Learn Science Through Play

TeachThought - Learn better.

contributed by Cindy Hoisington , Elementary School Science Teacher. As an early elementary science educator, I’ve advocated for years (to anyone who would listen) about the increasing need for high-quality science teaching in Kindergarten and Grade One classrooms. 4 Research-Based Reasons Students Should Learn Science Through Play.

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