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How ‘Climate Anxiety’ Affects Students — and What We Can Do About It

Edsurge

The Yale survey of more than 300 undergrad and graduate students ages 18 to 35 found that students who participate in “collective action” — like involvement in advocacy groups or educating others about climate change — report lower levels of climate anxiety than those who only take part in individual actions like recycling or saving energy.

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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. At Creekside Elementary in Durham, North Carolina, kindergarten enrollment is down by 35 students. Her son Jordi, who is autistic, had a tough time in his virtual kindergarten class at Toluca Lake Elementary in North Hollywood. Credit: Jenna Conway.

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Sent home early: Lost learning in special education

The Hechinger Report

One Oregon advocacy organization reported receiving calls from nearly 280 parents about shortened school days from September 2016 to December 2018. One advocacy organization reported receiving calls from nearly 280 parents about this issue from September 2016 to December 2018, according to the complaint.

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For ed-tech success, why schools use technology is just as important as how

The Hechinger Report

In order to target these deficiencies, LPS launched a new math course to help students who were performing below grade level get back on track.

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Come for the computers, stay for the books

The Hechinger Report

based education advocacy group. “It For example, Tressa Norris, a library media specialist at Joppa View Elementary School, recently worked with second-graders on multimedia presentations about American symbols to bolster a unit about patriotism being taught by their classroom teacher. And if it bombs, it’s not on you.”.

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eSN Hero Awards Finalists: 11 inspiring educators

eSchool News

However, there were still 25 elementary schools in the district without access to Hazel’s mental health resources. Cleveland successfully secured funding to expand to these 25 elementary schools, bringing Hazel services to more than 25,000 additional students in the district. Through persistent efforts, Ms.

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Music Teachers of Excellence with the CMA Foundation

The CoolCatTeacher

She oversees advocacy efforts for the CMA Foundation at the state and federal level, which includes working with more than a dozen community partners to elevate the cause. Kerns works with each and every grantee organization to provide strategic planning, compliance, project management, and community impact.

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