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How to do online learning well? A California district has some answers.

The Hechinger Report

On a morning this fall at Washington Elementary, a young boy, sitting at a table with five of his peers, held a tablet while he built a digital snowman — a cool proposition given the 85-degree heat just outside his air-conditioned classroom. LINDSAY, Calif. — This story also appeared in The Fresno Bee. Ushering in a new model.

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How to Teach the Human Body and 16 Sites to Help

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For many, study of the human body starts in second grade with an introduction to what’s inside that stretchy, durable skin that coats our bodies. There are also lots of teacher resources to help in using this unit such as lesson plans, training, and academic standards met. Scholastic Study Jam: the Human Body.

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How to Qualify Online Tutoring Services

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She lives in Illinois with her two-year-old Bridgette (who already knows how to count from one to ten) and a pet dog. However, as parents how and when can you determine if your child needs extra help in their studies? To help you out here are some tips on how to find legitimate online tutors or homework help: Ask a Friend.

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I Love Being a Teacher, But I Can’t Survive on Compassion

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In 1998, I began my journey as an elementary teacher under the tutelage of my aunt and revered educator, Marva N. My four years in college studying to become an educator did not prepare me for what I encountered. I was coming to teach the masses, full of hope and determination – how quickly I had to change focus.

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How to boost math skills in the early grades

The Hechinger Report

Small-group math work at Prairie Oak Elementary in Berwyn North School District 98 where, two years ago, just 14 percent of third-graders were able to do grade-level math. On a recent spring day, Maritza Cleary’s third-grade class at the district’s Prairie Oak Elementary School tackled math pictographs. BERWYN, Ill. —

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How to help principals do a better job? Train their bosses

The Hechinger Report

Half of all principals quit during their third year , and districts nationwide are trying to figure out how to better support principals and improve their effectiveness. Principals can also be critical in retaining effective teachers: one study found that teacher turnover rates increased when there was a change in principals.

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How to Boost Math Skills in the Early Grades

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One way the district is applying this standard is via “number talks,” a math practice that encourages students to discuss and critique math solutions, helping kids develop into flexible and creative mathematical thinkers. One of the biggest roadblocks, experts say, is the disconnect between preschool and elementary school math curriculums.

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