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Heritage Elementary Students Soar

MIND Research Institute

In the wake of the Tustin hangar fires, Heritage Elementary students and educators faced a myriad of challenges. Heritage Elementary students and staff persevered, emerging stronger than ever. Courtney Smith, Heritage Elementary Principal, Tustin USD The experience of being displaced also led to unforeseen advantages.

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Differentiating Instruction in Kindergarten and Elementary Grades with Laura Robb

The CoolCatTeacher

Furthermore, kindergarten and elementary grades are fundamental. EXTENDED EPISODE - Episode #791- The 10 Minute Teacher Podcast Differentiating Reading Instruction in Kindergarten through Elementary Laura Robb, Reading Expert. Transcript - Differentiating Instruction for Kindergarten and Elementary - Laura Robb - Episode 791.

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Unleashing Metacognition: The Power of See, Think, Wonder

Catlin Tucker

Thinking routines offer more than just a structured pathway for students to delve into their thinking and explore the content deeply; they also serve as a window into their cognitive processes, offering invaluable formative assessment data. Next, students progress to the stage of “thinking.”

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The Power of Claim-Evidence-Question

Catlin Tucker

Thinking routines offer more than just a structured pathway for students to delve into their thinking and explore the content deeply; they also serve as a window into their cognitive processes, offering invaluable formative assessment data.

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How one state is incorporating data science in every subject – even art

The Hechinger Report

While data science isn’t a new subject, there’s been growing interest recently in helping students — in both K-12 and higher ed — gain data science skills. One reason is the shifting job market, said Zarek Drozda, director of Data Science 4 Everyone, a national initiative based at the University of Chicago.

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15 Real-World Lessons You Can Teach Kids NOW

The CoolCatTeacher

If you’re ready to help elementary-aged children understand financial literacy, Vault is the perfect course for you. Grade level: elementary grades. This digital program highlights a number of important leaders and events that have impacted America. Idea #10 Data Science Foundations. Grade Level: Elementary School.

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OPINION: Distrust of science in the coronavirus era reminds us why we must boost elementary science education

The Hechinger Report

Rather than lean into a society-wide effort to protect the most vulnerable from Covid-19, we have allowed this event to expose and expand divisions within American society. Yet many people in our country looked askance when guidelines were revised or refined based upon new data. Related: The worrying state of science education.