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Native American students have the least access to computer science

The Hechinger Report

Fortier’s school participates in a program operated by the American Indian Science and Engineering Society to expand access to computer science and science, technology engineering and math, or STEM, among Native American, Alaska Native and Pacific Islander students.

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Kindergarten math is often too basic. Here’s why that’s a problem

The Hechinger Report

Four dots next to a printed number 6, for example, meant that students had to draw in two extra dots — an important precursor to learning addition. In Molly Long’s kindergarten class at Burrus Elementary in Hendersonville, Tenn., We are seeing it close gaps for students, and they are more able to access elementary school math.”

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Three Examples: Elementary Charters Instructing Young Children at a Distance

ExcelinEd

To wrap up this unusual National Charter Schools Week , we have been thinking about some of our youngest and most vulnerable learners: students attending elementary grades. Here are three examples of how elementary charters are continuing to provide instructional services to some of their youngest students.

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How can we improve early science education? New report offers clues

The Hechinger Report

If pre-K and elementary teachers are going to be better equipped to teach science, they need better training during teacher preparation programs — and that training should be followed by long-term support. For example, early ed teachers, nervous about teaching inaccurately , are less likely to offer science lessons to their students.

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Kids’ access to recess varies greatly

The Hechinger Report

Elementary school principals have reported that recess has a positive impact on students’ ability to focus. However, even a brief amount of recess is far from guaranteed in schools nationwide, as I reported in a story published last week on the practice of withholding recess. Kentucky does not have a law protecting recess.

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Guest Post: How We Can Reframe Edtech Selection to Promote Equity

Digital Promise

Edtech—when purposefully selected and applied—can make rigorous and relevant instruction more accessible and engaging for all students, particularly those traditionally underserved. Schools often think about digital equity in terms of access to devices, the internet, and tools.

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Can you take algebra in eighth grade? In many cases, the answer is no

eSchool News

principals said their elementary or middle school offered algebra in eighth grade, but only to certain students. The report also details the extent to which students are separated based on their perceived math abilities, starting as young as elementary school. Algebra is often considered a gateway class. “The

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