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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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Sing Around the World: Teaching Reading and Mindset Skills through Music

Waterford

My 4-year-old son Niko recently started transitional kindergarten at our local elementary school. Verbal memory skills include remembering vocabulary definitions, character names, or key details in a story. January 2014. Written by Marika Ismail. Director of Inclusive Curriculum at Waterford.org.

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Zaner-Bloser Partners with Listenwise to Sell Its Listening Skills Platform

eSchool News

Launched in 2014 for secondary grade students and in 2020 for elementary school students, Listenwise harnesses the power of listening to advance literacy and learning in all students by using podcasts as classroom texts, amplifying content and providing students practice in required listening skills.

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Childhood is Expendable to Some Education Reformers

A Principal's Reflections

Three was enough time dedicated to learning during my elementary years, but also ample time for play, exploration, competition, and leisure. These experiences definitely helped mold me into the adult I have become today. A recent story from an elementary school in Long Island, NY should make the dire predicament we are in very clear.

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What You Can Do to Bring Emotional Intelligence Lessons into the Classroom

Waterford

First, a brief definition of emotional intelligence: it is the ability to have awareness of and manage your feelings. Five-Minute Mindfulness Meditation : This age-appropriate meditation teaches elementary students how to clear their minds and focus on the present. The Elementary School Journal, 2007, 108(2), pp. Pianta, R.

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Even More Resources for The Hour of Code 2014!

EdTechnocation.com

Nicole created this great elementary lesson plan for the teachers at her school, but it''s definitely applicable for any teacher! 2014 Coding Computer Science CSEdWeek edtech Hour of Code programming' A few of the members shared their resources and I want to pass it on for all of you to use and enjoy!

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Will New Standards Improve Elementary Science Education?

MindShift

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.