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Elementary school teachers struggle with Common Core math standards

The Hechinger Report

Depth of understanding was hailed by its architects as a cornerstone of the Common Core, a set of educational guidelines for what students need to know in each grade in English and math that have been adopted in 43 states and the District of Columbia. If the Common Core is to improve the math education of U.S.

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Ready or not, a new era of homeschooling has begun

The Hechinger Report

In the meantime, remote workers who are parents are fretting over how they’ll have time to oversee lessons and keep their children on top of Common Core math. Social distancing guidelines will mean fewer playdates and group activities, along with concerns about isolation and boredom.

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What parents should ask teachers about technology

Ask a Tech Teacher

For Common Core schools: How do they prepare students to succeed with online testing? End-of-year assessments of the Common Core grade-level standards are delivered online. These are free, easy-to-setup, and can fit the varied schedules so common with busy parents. This isn’t an uncommon concern. legalities.

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5 Ways to Involve Parents in Your Class

Ask a Tech Teacher

There are as many ways to do that as there are parents who need alternatives to the traditional parent-teacher conference and back-to-school night. The National Association for the Education of Young Children reports that parents are more likely to attend conferences when teachers offer a variety of scheduling options. Everyday Math).

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2016 Global Education Conference Starts Sunday - Important Information!

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

The 7th Annual Global Education Conference (GEC) Starts Sunday! The Global Education Conference Network's seventh annual global collaboration "extravaganza" will take place around the clock starting this Sunday, November 13, and continuing through Wednesday, November 16. Truly, the volunteer moderators are the HEART of the conference.

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2016 Global Education Conference - 53 Live Sessions on Tuesday, Day Three!

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Tuesday, November 15th, is day three of the seventh annual Global Education Conference. IMPORTANT NOTES: Simple instructions on joining the conference for newcomers: [link]. If the conference site should experience any difficulties, a back-up site with session calendars and links is at [link]. It's not too late! Gaudino, Ed.D.

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As states push for news ways of learning, some kids and parents feel left behind

The Hechinger Report

The already converted policymakers, school leaders and teachers ready to transform traditional schooling came to this annual conference last week from around the world to share a common refrain: Out with the old. Along with objections to that, many complaints arose that the state provided no clear guidelines for the transition.