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OPINION: Why turning school libraries into discipline centers will backfire

The Hechinger Report

School libraries should be places where students can learn independently and think creatively outside the traditional classroom. This summer, the Houston Independent School District decided to close school libraries and replace them with discipline centers. A library and supportive librarian would benefit them more. Stephanie F.

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A padlocked drinking fountain, tree stump seats and a caution-taped library: See how the coronavirus has transformed schools

The Hechinger Report

Those are just a few examples of how the coronavirus pandemic has transformed school buildings and inspired new “Covid classrooms” this fall, as illustrated by photographs and videos readers submitted to The Hechinger Report. Picture of library shelves with “caution do not enter” tape. Credit: Eileen Wood.

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‘We’re being attacked’: Florida teachers speak out

The Hechinger Report

Kathleen Gates, a retired teacher who had taught for many years at Brooksville Elementary School in the Hernando County School District, described preparing for that school board meeting as if she were going into battle. Robinson noted that these events took place even before Florida’s recent laws went into effect.

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12 Tools to explore during Computer Science Week

Neo LMS

It has been reported that there will be 3.5 Kubo coding is a good program for starting with elementary students, specifically grades K through 5. Training for teachers is available online, and there is also a library full of resources to get started. Read more: Getting started with STEM in your classroom! Kubo coding.

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Events Newsletter - Maker Ed - Games for Change - Elementary Homeschooling - Library 2.0 - SeaTrust

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

March 23rd - April 6th, 2015 Two Week Calendar | Learning Revolution Events | Partner Spotlight To subscribe to this newsletter, please sign up at LearningRevolution.com. Friday, March 27th at 3pm Starting to Homeschool Webinar Series: The Elementary-School Years , How do I start homeschooling? All events are listed in US-Eastern Time.

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What the research says about the best way to engage parents

The Hechinger Report

School Psychologist Dani Roquett greets Anne and James Hutt with their daughters, Ellison, 5, and Quinn, 10 months, at the “Zone Check-In” at the GET Together family educational event in January. Photo: Caralee Adams for The Hechinger Report. The evening event was not the classic school fundraiser or social. LOVELAND, Colo.

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With teacher wellness “hanging by a thread,” one district tries walking and smoothies

The Hechinger Report

On a sunny day in early November, teacher Trish Curran wasn’t corralling elementary phys ed students as she normally would be. Credit: Kelli Johansen for The Hechinger Report. But she knows why such events exist. Credit: Kelli Johansen for The Hechinger Report. Credit: Kelli Johansen for The Hechinger Report.

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