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Integrating the Arts into Every Subject

The CoolCatTeacher

Former secretary of education, William Bennett, says, “An elementary school that treats the arts as the province of a few gifted children, or views them only as recreation and entertainment, is a school that needs an infusion of soul. Wednesday, September 20, 2017. Enhanced Transcript. Arts in Every Subject: How to Make It Happen.

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Innovation Lounge at Dynamic Landscape 2017

Learning With Lucie

I've been immersed in planning what turned out to be one of the most rockin' Innovation Lounge experience yet for Dynamic Landscape Conference sponsored by Vita-Learn and VSLA. Thinking about the past few months, I realize why. and OMG did it rock! Vermont is filled with the most amazing innovative educators! If you weren't there.

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Salesforce Gifts $12.2M to Expand Computer Science in S.F., Oakland Public Schools

Edsurge

Kids played with Legos, pranced around with stuffed animals and Salesforce mascots, munched on treats, painted using Sphero robots, tinkered with portable gaming devices, made race cars and dueled with robots. 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 $2.7M $5M $6M $6M $7M. Painting with Sphero robots at today's event. . Of the $12.2

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Seeking stability in school when the waters rise

The Hechinger Report

But last February, Ophelia received her first dose; she was excited about starting kindergarten at West Whitesburg Elementary School this fall. Auggie’s friends were okay, but Robinson Elementary School, where he was going to start fifth grade, was flooded. She entered kindergarten this year, but not at Whitesburg.

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Integrating Coding with SpheroEdu

EdTechTeam

These little ball robots have opened up so many possibilities. And the beauty is you can use this little robot in any lesson, in any subject, and with any age. Our thought was to use the robot to create recycling videos for our school. Students then coded the robot through their challenges.

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Maryland Educator Ali Schilpp Named 2018 School Librarian of the Year by School Library Journal

techlearning

The School Librarian of the Year is selected by a panel of qualified judges, including the 2017 honoree Tamiko Brown, and recognizes K–12 library professionals for outstanding achievement and the exemplary use of 21st-century tools and services to engage children and teens toward fostering multiple literacies.

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Part 3: STEM, STEAM, Makers: Over 25 STEM and PBL Competitions

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

Booking Info – It is time to think about your school or conference needs. Are you looking for a practical and affordable professional development workshop for your school or conference? Best of all writing will be involved for students at both the elementary and secondary level. Have a great week… enjoy the Websites!

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