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Instructure Launches Canvas for Elementary User Experience for Back to School

eSchool News

SALT LAKE CITY — June 28, 2021 — Today at ISTE Live 2021, Instructure launched the Canvas for Elementary user experience, a combination of features that make Canvas more user-friendly for elementary students. As a result of the success of Canvas for Elementary, our future goal is to push Canvas district-wide.“. Subject Cards.

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How to Boost Family Involvement through Parent-Teacher Conferences

Waterford

Before you know it, parent-teacher conferences are right around the corner. It’s easy to let the conference season catch us by surprise, but did you know that parent-teacher conferences are one of the best ways to boost parent engagement? Encouraging Parental Involvement Before Conference Season.

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Science of Reading Training for Teachers: A Guide for School Administrators

Waterford

Specific laws and guidelines vary, which is why it’s important to familiarize yourself with the information on your state’s Department of Education website. Once you know your state guidelines, hold a survey or all-faculty meeting on possibilities for your training plan.

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Math Problems that Unlock Student Thinking

The CoolCatTeacher

The “Open Middle” math problem format is NOT talking about middle school math, although it applies to middle, high school, elementary, and even college math just the same. Go to www.ToyotaDreamCarUSA.com/CoolCat to download artwork guidelines, an entry form, official rules, and the lesson plan today.

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#ASCD12-A Presentation On Creating Social Media Policies For Schools And Districts

The Web20Classroom

Earlier today I had the honor and pleasure of presenting at the Annual Conference for ASCD. It felt like more of a homecoming as the conference this year was in Philadelphia, a city I have been to several times over the past 2 years for conferences and meetings.

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Where We Belong

The Jose Vilson

When I first attended the annual National Council of Teachers of Mathematics conference, it took place in Salt Lake City, Utah. I had already been the first current classroom teacher to be a featured speaker at any number of prestigious conferences and universities. Elementary school teachers then turn to parents and society.

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Elementary school teachers struggle with Common Core math standards

The Hechinger Report

2, 2014 photo, teacher Joy Burke surprises her students with homemade cookies as they leave their fifth grade class at John Hay Elementary school in Seattle. Cookies and math tend to go together in an elementary school classroom. In this Thursday, Oct. Photo: AP Photo/Elaine Thompson. And not always as reward for a correct answer.