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How the Substitute Teacher Shortage Is Impacting Teacher Professional Development

Edsurge

It’s 7:00 am, and I’m on my second trek from my car to our centralized district meeting space, lugging snacks, supplies and chart paper as I prepare to lead a workshop on best practices for technology integration for a group of 15 elementary teachers in my district. Teachers trickle in as I set out muffins and candy at each table.

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OPINION: With many schools choosing online learning, how can we keep the music alive?

The Hechinger Report

But the use of breakout rooms for rehearsals and the inherently autonomous learning process have actually been exciting to witness. Performing ensembles often focus on the group over the individual, and while I value and appreciate that group dynamic, individualized practice is something we often overlook.

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Excellent Free STEM Strategies from TGR Foundation and Discovery

The CoolCatTeacher

Summer is a great time to learn how to do that as you prepare for fall and back to school. Fortunately, TGR Foundation and Discovery Education are partnering to help STEM teachers reach a more diverse group of learners and generate student interest in STEM. This post is sponsored by TGR Foundation and Discovery Education.

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Remote learning a bust? Some families consider having their child repeat kindergarten

The Hechinger Report

On April 20, Kentwood Elementary in Los Angeles opened its doors to students. Lola sat in a room with her classmates while her teacher, who was home for medical reasons, taught them online. “I’m At Creekside Elementary in Durham, North Carolina, kindergarten enrollment is down by 35 students. Credit: Jenna Conway.

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Trying to improve remote learning? A refugee camp offers some surprising lessons

The Hechinger Report

With limited education opportunities available inside the camp for the 13-18 age group, Hello Future saw a gap that could be bridged through media and digital literacy, the ability to find, create and share content online. Students learn to use and practice these skills by working collaboratively on group projects.

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How one city closed the digital divide for nearly all its students

The Hechinger Report

It’s just been exacerbated by the pandemic,” said Rebeca Shackleford, the director of federal government relations at All4Ed, an education advocacy nonprofit. In May 2021, Think College Now elementary students sit in class after returning to in-person learning. The homework gap isn’t new.

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OPINION: Creating better post-pandemic education for English learners

The Hechinger Report

While a striking amount of uncertainty remains, experts largely agree on one thing: Pandemic education has exacted the greatest tolls from the children of historically marginalized groups. It also appears that English learners are being particularly adversely impacted by Covid-era schooling.

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