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Retraining an entire state’s elementary teachers in the science of reading

The Hechinger Report

But this fall, everyone at Viewmont Elementary School is in masks, so she has to listen more intently than usual. Some teachers in Hickory Public Schools, where Viewmont Elementary is located, have been focusing more on the science of reading in recent years, spurred in part by the influence of a local education college.

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How can we improve early science education? New report offers clues

The Hechinger Report

If pre-K and elementary teachers are going to be better equipped to teach science, they need better training during teacher preparation programs — and that training should be followed by long-term support. Subscribe today!

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15 Real-World Lessons You Can Teach Kids NOW

The CoolCatTeacher

I like how each of these courses aligns with national and state standards. Many of these units fit easily into an existing course, adding fun and real-world engagement as students learn. In this six-lesson course, students start off by learning about banking options. Grade level: elementary grades. Time Required: 3.5

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We Need More Math Teachers. Here’s How to Prepare Them for Life in the Classroom.

Edsurge

One night per week, I teach preservice elementary school teachers who serve as paraprofessionals at K-12 schools in Louisiana, Arkansas, Alabama and California through Reach University. In our virtual math reasoning course, preservice teachers can answer in the chat or share their thoughts verbally.

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Arts-based Teaching in Elementary Schools

EdNews Daily

With efforts like Rhode Island School of Design’s championing of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math, the arts remain at the forefront of dialogue about best practices in elementary education). Arts-based Teaching Models in Elementary Schools. in Elementary Education from Florida State University.

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8 Ways to Teach Financial Literacy

The CoolCatTeacher

This is pretty rare in the courses I’ve seen. A two-year nationwide survey of 2,500 students taking the course showed knowledge gains in 90% of the students taking this free course. These results were across all student demographics, making this course an excellent fit for every middle school.

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Are Students’ Math Futures Being Unwittingly Set By Tracking?

Edsurge

Which students get to attempt intellectually stimulating courses like calculus may rely in part on where they attend high school rather than just their aptitude for math, according to a new study. For example, in New York, it was common for principals to report that they use teacher recommendations when determining where to place a student.

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