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How a disgraced method of diagnosing learning disabilities persists in our nation’s schools

The Hechinger Report

Related: While white students get specialists, struggling Black and Latino readers often get left on their own That incipient definition characterized a lot of early thinking about dyslexia. was creating its own special education categories and definitions to prepare for the passage of the Education for All Handicapped Children Act in 1975.

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How do you teach antiracism to the youngest students?

The Hechinger Report

and Rosa Parks at her Katy, Texas, elementary school in the Houston area. It was definitely painted in the light that ‘these problems are in the past,’ and ‘America is the land of the free’ and ‘everyone is equal here.’ ”. Katie Cryan Leary, principal, Magnolia Elementary, Seattle.

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What is A Portfolio Assessment?

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

This definition, while straightforward, lays the groundwork for a more in-depth understanding of the concept. This definition highlights the evolving nature of a portfolio, reflecting the continuous development of a learner. Teachers need to establish clear guidelines on how and when the portfolio will be reviewed. Leu & C.

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Imagining the Awesome Future of Automobiles

The CoolCatTeacher

Definitely, download the lesson plan and entry forms now. Entry Guidelines The U.S. Specifically, this art contest combines design thinking and the arts. Then, enter between November 1, 2019, and January 31, 2020. Also scroll down for a special art supply giveaway just for readers of this post. This post is sponsored by U.S.

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A Back-to-School, Personalized Learning Toolkit

Edsurge

One of my favorites is from Kate Wagner, principal of Red Mill Elementary, who says, “ We are no longer teaching to the middle.” This workbook will expand your definition of online curriculum; highlight student and teacher needs and views of implementations; and provide opportunities to help you identify your goals.

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The Social Media Game Elementary School Students Should Be Playing

The Innovative Educator

Fortunately, my employer supports this and as such, we have been incorporating the voice of students in the guidelines around social media (You can see the teen guidelines at schools.nyc.gov/socialmedia ). They definitely knew how to handle it. That said, when I talked to the students, they could have given a class on the topic.

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Where We Belong

The Jose Vilson

Whereas a community has a set of well-defined, open, and transparent set of guidelines, a clubhouse has trees, ladders, and secret codes that bar and deter outsiders from entering. Elementary school teachers then turn to parents and society. So many of our spaces we designate for math feel exclusive.