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Common Core Driving Schools’ Technology Needs

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Frank Smith Most principals surveyed say they are increasing bandwidth, acquiring mobile devices to meet Common Core demands. Bandwidth Management Budgeting Classroom Curriculum Digital Content Management Networking'

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Using Technology to Teach Common Core

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By Catlin Tucker Getting students to engage with common core doesn't have to be such a challenge. Technology can light the path.

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Flocabulary’s Raps Makes Common Core Learning ‘Fun and Accessible’

EdTech Magazine

Frank Smith Each video includes a quick news review, a quiz and interactive lyrics to deepen and reinforce Common Core skills.

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How Minecraft Teaches Reading, Writing and Problem Solving

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A nod from a top science magazine to the game many parents wish their kids had never heard of should catch the attention of teachers. This follows Common Sense Media’s seal of approval. Let’s evaluate the Common Core Reading Standards and their good fit with games: What Common Core Expects.

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It’s Time for Educators to Poke the Bear

Brilliant or Insane

Education has many grouchy bears–politicians, district administrators, Common Core authors, and Time Magazine, to name just a few. When you speak out against the bureaucracy and old-school traditions, people warn, “Don’t poke the bear.” In today’s education climate, conversation about reform often sounds like a whisper.

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Early Elementary: Differentiate Reading Practice

Catlin Tucker

National Geographic Young Explorer Magazine is a great resource for nonfiction reading. Students can click through the magazine playing audio clips while reading along. There is a collection of magazines that include articles about animals, plants, stars, etc.

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Read Across America Day

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First Site Words (fee)–focuses on the core vocabulary your children will need throughout their lives. Kindle –read ebooks, newspapers, magazines, textbooks and PDFs on an easy-to-use interface. More reading resources: Common Core Reading lesson plans. Free Books –download any of our 23,469 classic books, and read.

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