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In this file photo, a student at a Mississippi elementary school reads during class. Although Governor Phil Bryant is considering taking over Jackson Public Schools, which has struggled to improve student achievement and meet accreditation standards, there are bright spots in the district. Kathleen Grigsby principal of Davis Magnet World IB Elementary School, spoke to The Hechinger Report about student success at the school, particularly with early literacy. MORE
Designed specifically to meet the Common Core and other rigorous state standards, Lexia Reading Core5 provides explicit, systematic, personalized learning in the six areas of reading instruction, and delivers norm and criteria-referenced performance data and analysis without interrupting the flow of instruction to administer a test. Teachers can have three different groups going on at the same time. MORE
The gifted group. The slow group. The behavioral issues group. Grouping in schools fell out of favor partially because educators—and parents—felt like kids were getting labeled and that groupings didn’t help students improve. While not calling for a return to those rigid structures, in the edWebinar “ Flexible Grouping and Collaborative Learning: Making It Work,” Dina Brulles, Ph.D., before they assign group work. MORE
Did you know that students with disabilities are allowed to attend their own IEP meetings ? Most special education teachers, leaders, and advocates highly encourage students to participate in and eventually lead their IEP meetings. MORE
” I had several elementary teachers request that I work on a similar blog focused on younger learners. Below are ten strategies I hope will help elementary teachers to engage their young learners online. #1 Group 4-6 students on a shared Google Slide presentation. MORE
One of the things shared was the list of "tried and true" technology usage by grade level at our elementary school. They are assigned a topic and divided into specific groups (as known as typical collaborative learning groups.) There are 7 challenging games in 1 single app that targets their age group and higher. Students actively explored their assigned local landmarks within their collaborative learning groups. MORE
As an English as an additional language (EAL) support teacher at NIST International School in Bangkok, Thailand, I co-teach in four early elementary classrooms, supporting multilingual students who are developing their academic proficiency in English. My class time is somewhat reduced by my role as EAL team leader, in which I support other elementary EAL teachers. To my surprise, people were interested and they voted to meet before school at 7 a.m. MORE
That is so hard to not have been able to witness this particular group of children get to that threshold,” she said. In recent weeks, many elementary schools organized car parades, created slideshows and distributed class T-shirts or other mementos to celebrate the end of the year for the eldest students in particular. For LaNesha Tabb, the arc of the school year is a bit like a joke being played on kindergarten teachers: “You work all year long to get these kids awesome. MORE
Librarian and maker Colleen Graves recaps a lively and learner-driven session on makerspaces and embracing making as teachers of writing at the 2016 NWP Annual Meeting. Valerie Jopeck , Elementary Library Education Specialist, Fairfax County Public Schools, VA. We also discussed the importance of revision and debugging as a group project. I also realized I need to make time to come to the National Writing Project Meeting EVERY YEAR! What a great group of educators! MORE
Join the Facebook group Temporary School Closure Support – many helpful conversations are in there. International Educator Shared Resources Google Doc Google has given Google Hangouts meet premium through July 1 which gives you a way to meet with your students and add video. MORE
That was also true of Crocker College Prep, an elementary school in New Orleans. If students fight, they first work it out through group discussion. Then she started meeting with a school social worker. ” Young children play outside in the fog at Crocker College Prep, an elementary school in New Orleans. “Shane has been struggling,” she says, describing a meeting just days before between herself, a social worker, a student dean and Shane’s mom. MORE
Steadman, who teaches at Mendell Elementary School in this highly-diverse Boston neighborhood, passed along her concerns to a colleague, Madeline Gillespie, a family support coordinator. Mary Walsh, a researcher, and Pat DiNatale, a school principal, convened a group of other local principals who acknowledged the importance of providing supports to address challenges faced outside of school. And she meets with groups of students during their usual lunch breaks. MORE
Image credit: [link] The other day I had the unique challenge and opportunity of working with elementary teachers in the Spotswood School District. At the meeting later that day I introduced each of the tools to the group and noted which ones did not require student access to a computer. As a practitioner I am always looking to learn how to better assist educators at all grade levels. MORE
It must meet the standards we’re working on, and it needs to be engaging. We use videos as a whole group in a variety of ways. I love incorporating technology into my curriculum and introducing it to my students in meaningful ways. The good news is that teaching them to use technology isn’t difficult. My kindergartners can navigate iPads better than I can. MORE
Leaders in both the private and public sectors recognize the need for a diverse group of scientists, technologists and engineers to create solutions informed by different perspectives that resonate with all of society. To meet this need, we must start young. PALO ALTO, Calif. — MORE
When you enter Parker-Varney Elementary School, you are immediately struck by the relaxed atmosphere. As teachers meet and plan project goals with students, they become partners in learning. Across Parker-Varney Elementary, teachers focus on what can work rather than on what is not working. They bring their creations to their peers in a calibration/feedback group before or after school. MORE
I sat down with April DeGennaro, teacher at Peeples Elementary School in Peachtree City, Georgia this month to discuss why as an elementary school teacher, she has chosen to embrace AI for her own learning and that of her students. April DeGennaro, teacher at Peeples Elementary School. During this project, several of the researchers in that group asked me to join another project which was focused on artificial intelligence in schools. MORE
The districts are the Sunnyside Unified School District in Arizona; Galt Joint Union Elementary School District in California; Buncombe County Schools in North Carolina; and the Evergreen Public Schools and the Tumwater School District in Washington state, according to Open Up Resources. Jay Diskey, the executive director of the PreK-12 learning group for the Association of American Publishers, said he couldn’t say whether the Open Up Resources effort will take off or stall. MORE
Some elementary classrooms are using self-directed badges for competency acquisition by students. On April 26, celebrate PowerofEcon on Twitter with Discovery Education, CME Group, and their Econ Essentials Program. To join the celebration, tune into the Twitter chat with me, fellow teachers, and the CME Group’s chief economist on April 26th at noon Eastern Time, using #PowerofEcon. Open Badges in Elementary School. MORE
Scrum is a way to let individuals shine, even in a group setting. It’s a way to let individuals shine, even in a group setting. Each team has an appointed Scrum master whose role is to preside over meetings and help all members of the team resolve disagreements and overcome problems. Each work session starts and ends with a stand-up meeting at which the team reviews the Scrum board. How does a team of fifth graders collaborate on a coding project? MORE
Cresthaven Elementary School in Silver Spring, Md., Created by psychologist Mary Alvord, it’s a form of group therapy designed to help students who are struggling with trauma or cognitive disorders — or everyday anxiety caused by things like bullying or moving schools. At school, she is already stretched thin meeting with students or giving classroom presentations. Sometimes 11-year-old B. comes home from school in tears. MORE
One school is using a personalized and blended math curriculum to help students meet learning goals. MobyMax, a provider of personalized and blended learning curriculum for K-8 students, is helping educators at Georgia’s Screven County Elementary School personalize math instruction to meet the learning needs of every child. He also uses the data from MobyMax’s progress monitoring reports to group students by ability during small-group instruction. MORE
These elective opportunities gave me the possibility of having an elementary tech team. Because this group of educators really seemed to be taking ownership of this new "tech team" concept, I chose to apply. How exciting it was to learn that our students were chosen from a competitive group of applicants to be one of the 24 groups to share in the student showcase! MORE
Our elementary school creates an opportunity for our fourth and fifth-grade students to take part in Friday afternoon electives where they choose from about 7- 8 choices that teachers lead from their passions. For me, it finally gave me the opportunity to create an elementary tech support team. Recently, I asked our elementary teachers what they needed the most in terms of technology professional development. MORE
More group work was associated with greater individual gains in a new study. I visited many elementary and middle schools where students, with bulging headphones wrapped over their heads, stared at separate computers, each learning something different at the same moment. At the same time, education experts have been injecting new energy into so-called collaborative learning, where students learn together in small groups, often producing projects together. MORE
In talking about this with a group of folks last night , someone asked “ As a college student working on my elementary major, how could I use this writing piece in my future classroom?” I’m taking part in another open collaborative learning event in November: DigiWriMo. ” and I immediately thought of the Make Bank. MORE
Receive graduate credit through CAEP and regionally accredited university partners or for continuing education units that meet your state requirements. NOTE: I also recommend the Teachers Using Jamboards Group on Facebook. MORE
Sutherland immediately thought of Breakouts, activities based on the popular escape room experience where groups of people working together under time pressure solve a series of puzzles. The goal of a Breakout is for groups of students to work together to solve a series of puzzles. If groups can complete all the puzzles and get the correct code in one hour, they successfully “breakout.”. What can they say when they don’t feel heard by the group? MORE
Recent events have reminded us of the need for flexibility and the need for community in educating students,” said Kelly McGrath, Chief Academic Officer for McGraw Hill’s School group. MORE
Since 2006, the share of California Hispanic 19-year-olds with a high school diploma has increased from 74 percent to 86 percent, according to the Campaign for College Opportunity, a California advocacy group. Nationwide, the percentage of Hispanic or Latino adults ages 25 or over with a diploma has risen from 53 percent in 1995 to 72 percent last year, says the advocacy and research group Excelencia in Education. MORE
Chandra Scott, director of strategic outcomes for the independent nonprofit Mobile Area Education Foundation, sat in on meetings to attract new business to the area, where boosters extolled the education system. “We Prodded by the community, they took a small step with huge symbolic meaning: meeting together once a month. Airbus employees have volunteered as reading buddies for children in elementary, middle and high schools. Bishop State Community College. MORE
And far more than just listening to speakers from a stage, we're crafting time for conference attendees to meet in intimate groups with each other and with speakers to explore the issues and challenges that confront each one. At Fusion, you will meet leading education thinkers and doers from organizations that include the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, Digital Promise, FutureReady, LEAP Innovations, KnowledgeWorks, ISTE, Ed-Fi, IMS Global and many others. MORE
I meet with two groups of gifted elementary students, grades 2nd through 6th, for a full day each week. Task: Split students into groups of 3 to 4 participants and given marshmallows and spaghetti (equal quantities of supplies per group). Materials: One egg per group. 40 straws per group. The Task: Divide the group into small teams of 3 – 4. They must go as one big group, not multiple smaller ones. MORE
We all met in my colleague''s room to meet and listen to Maria. Maria knew exactly how to handle the group of 70 second graders; she is a former elementary teacher herself. a Bit of Background about Bullying Our school has a bullying program, and we are required to host class meetings. We have used all of Maria''s books in our class meetings. I emailed Maria, and she graciously set up a date to come meet our class. MORE
In this file photo, a student reads in a Mississippi elementary school. In 2010, a year after Andrea Pastchal-Smith became principal of West Elementary School, formerly named West Oktibbeha County Elementary, the struggling school earned an “Academic Watch” rating from the state. Students at West Elementary School receive incentives like school-wide announcements, special signs on their classroom doors, and pizza parties when their entire class has perfect attendance. MORE
I sat down with April DeGennaro, teacher at Peeples Elementary School in Peachtree City, Georgia this month to discuss why as an elementary school teacher, she has chosen to embrace AI for her own learning and that of her students. April DeGennaro, teacher at Peeples Elementary School. MORE
Catlin Tucker
AUGUST 2, 2020
” I had several elementary teachers request that I work on a similar blog focused on younger learners. Below are ten strategies I hope will help elementary teachers to engage their young learners online. #1 Group 4-6 students on a shared Google Slide presentation.
The CoolCatTeacher
APRIL 17, 2018
Some elementary classrooms are using self-directed badges for competency acquisition by students. On April 26, celebrate PowerofEcon on Twitter with Discovery Education, CME Group, and their Econ Essentials Program. To join the celebration, tune into the Twitter chat with me, fellow teachers, and the CME Group’s chief economist on April 26th at noon Eastern Time, using #PowerofEcon. Open Badges in Elementary School.
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User Generated Education
MARCH 6, 2017
I meet with two groups of gifted elementary students, grades 2nd through 6th, for a full day each week. Task: Split students into groups of 3 to 4 participants and given marshmallows and spaghetti (equal quantities of supplies per group). Materials: One egg per group. 40 straws per group. The Task: Divide the group into small teams of 3 – 4. They must go as one big group, not multiple smaller ones.
The Hechinger Report
SEPTEMBER 8, 2020
Leaders in both the private and public sectors recognize the need for a diverse group of scientists, technologists and engineers to create solutions informed by different perspectives that resonate with all of society. To meet this need, we must start young. PALO ALTO, Calif. —
The Hechinger Report
SEPTEMBER 24, 2018
More group work was associated with greater individual gains in a new study. I visited many elementary and middle schools where students, with bulging headphones wrapped over their heads, stared at separate computers, each learning something different at the same moment. At the same time, education experts have been injecting new energy into so-called collaborative learning, where students learn together in small groups, often producing projects together.
eSchool News
NOVEMBER 20, 2020
Recent events have reminded us of the need for flexibility and the need for community in educating students,” said Kelly McGrath, Chief Academic Officer for McGraw Hill’s School group.
edWeb.net
MARCH 11, 2019
The gifted group. The slow group. The behavioral issues group. Grouping in schools fell out of favor partially because educators—and parents—felt like kids were getting labeled and that groupings didn’t help students improve. While not calling for a return to those rigid structures, in the edWebinar “ Flexible Grouping and Collaborative Learning: Making It Work,” Dina Brulles, Ph.D., before they assign group work.
A Principal's Reflections
DECEMBER 7, 2014
Image credit: [link] The other day I had the unique challenge and opportunity of working with elementary teachers in the Spotswood School District. At the meeting later that day I introduced each of the tools to the group and noted which ones did not require student access to a computer. As a practitioner I am always looking to learn how to better assist educators at all grade levels.
K12 Open Ed
OCTOBER 29, 2015
In talking about this with a group of folks last night , someone asked “ As a college student working on my elementary major, how could I use this writing piece in my future classroom?” I’m taking part in another open collaborative learning event in November: DigiWriMo. ” and I immediately thought of the Make Bank.
The Hechinger Report
OCTOBER 11, 2017
In this file photo, a student at a Mississippi elementary school reads during class. Although Governor Phil Bryant is considering taking over Jackson Public Schools, which has struggled to improve student achievement and meet accreditation standards, there are bright spots in the district. Kathleen Grigsby principal of Davis Magnet World IB Elementary School, spoke to The Hechinger Report about student success at the school, particularly with early literacy.
N2Y
DECEMBER 17, 2020
Did you know that students with disabilities are allowed to attend their own IEP meetings ? Most special education teachers, leaders, and advocates highly encourage students to participate in and eventually lead their IEP meetings.
The CoolCatTeacher
JANUARY 19, 2021
Receive graduate credit through CAEP and regionally accredited university partners or for continuing education units that meet your state requirements. NOTE: I also recommend the Teachers Using Jamboards Group on Facebook.
Edsurge
JANUARY 15, 2020
As an English as an additional language (EAL) support teacher at NIST International School in Bangkok, Thailand, I co-teach in four early elementary classrooms, supporting multilingual students who are developing their academic proficiency in English. My class time is somewhat reduced by my role as EAL team leader, in which I support other elementary EAL teachers. To my surprise, people were interested and they voted to meet before school at 7 a.m.
Tech Helpful
DECEMBER 29, 2016
One of the things shared was the list of "tried and true" technology usage by grade level at our elementary school. They are assigned a topic and divided into specific groups (as known as typical collaborative learning groups.) There are 7 challenging games in 1 single app that targets their age group and higher. Students actively explored their assigned local landmarks within their collaborative learning groups.
Edsurge
JUNE 19, 2017
When you enter Parker-Varney Elementary School, you are immediately struck by the relaxed atmosphere. As teachers meet and plan project goals with students, they become partners in learning. Across Parker-Varney Elementary, teachers focus on what can work rather than on what is not working. They bring their creations to their peers in a calibration/feedback group before or after school.
The Hechinger Report
AUGUST 7, 2019
Since 2006, the share of California Hispanic 19-year-olds with a high school diploma has increased from 74 percent to 86 percent, according to the Campaign for College Opportunity, a California advocacy group. Nationwide, the percentage of Hispanic or Latino adults ages 25 or over with a diploma has risen from 53 percent in 1995 to 72 percent last year, says the advocacy and research group Excelencia in Education.
Tech Helpful
MARCH 18, 2018
Our elementary school creates an opportunity for our fourth and fifth-grade students to take part in Friday afternoon electives where they choose from about 7- 8 choices that teachers lead from their passions. For me, it finally gave me the opportunity to create an elementary tech support team. Recently, I asked our elementary teachers what they needed the most in terms of technology professional development.
Edsurge
JULY 18, 2018
And far more than just listening to speakers from a stage, we're crafting time for conference attendees to meet in intimate groups with each other and with speakers to explore the issues and challenges that confront each one. At Fusion, you will meet leading education thinkers and doers from organizations that include the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, Digital Promise, FutureReady, LEAP Innovations, KnowledgeWorks, ISTE, Ed-Fi, IMS Global and many others.
Kleinspiration
JANUARY 21, 2013
We all met in my colleague''s room to meet and listen to Maria. Maria knew exactly how to handle the group of 70 second graders; she is a former elementary teacher herself. a Bit of Background about Bullying Our school has a bullying program, and we are required to host class meetings. We have used all of Maria''s books in our class meetings. I emailed Maria, and she graciously set up a date to come meet our class.
Educator Innovator
NOVEMBER 23, 2016
Librarian and maker Colleen Graves recaps a lively and learner-driven session on makerspaces and embracing making as teachers of writing at the 2016 NWP Annual Meeting. Valerie Jopeck , Elementary Library Education Specialist, Fairfax County Public Schools, VA. We also discussed the importance of revision and debugging as a group project. I also realized I need to make time to come to the National Writing Project Meeting EVERY YEAR! What a great group of educators!
eSchool News
APRIL 30, 2019
It must meet the standards we’re working on, and it needs to be engaging. We use videos as a whole group in a variety of ways. I love incorporating technology into my curriculum and introducing it to my students in meaningful ways. The good news is that teaching them to use technology isn’t difficult. My kindergartners can navigate iPads better than I can.
Edsurge
JANUARY 3, 2018
Scrum is a way to let individuals shine, even in a group setting. It’s a way to let individuals shine, even in a group setting. Each team has an appointed Scrum master whose role is to preside over meetings and help all members of the team resolve disagreements and overcome problems. Each work session starts and ends with a stand-up meeting at which the team reviews the Scrum board. How does a team of fifth graders collaborate on a coding project?
Tech Helpful
NOVEMBER 8, 2016
These elective opportunities gave me the possibility of having an elementary tech team. Because this group of educators really seemed to be taking ownership of this new "tech team" concept, I chose to apply. How exciting it was to learn that our students were chosen from a competitive group of applicants to be one of the 24 groups to share in the student showcase!
Mindspark Learning
MARCH 13, 2020
I sat down with April DeGennaro, teacher at Peeples Elementary School in Peachtree City, Georgia this month to discuss why as an elementary school teacher, she has chosen to embrace AI for her own learning and that of her students. April DeGennaro, teacher at Peeples Elementary School. During this project, several of the researchers in that group asked me to join another project which was focused on artificial intelligence in schools.
The Hechinger Report
DECEMBER 4, 2017
In this file photo, a student reads in a Mississippi elementary school. In 2010, a year after Andrea Pastchal-Smith became principal of West Elementary School, formerly named West Oktibbeha County Elementary, the struggling school earned an “Academic Watch” rating from the state. Students at West Elementary School receive incentives like school-wide announcements, special signs on their classroom doors, and pizza parties when their entire class has perfect attendance.
MindShift
JANUARY 24, 2019
Sutherland immediately thought of Breakouts, activities based on the popular escape room experience where groups of people working together under time pressure solve a series of puzzles. The goal of a Breakout is for groups of students to work together to solve a series of puzzles. If groups can complete all the puzzles and get the correct code in one hour, they successfully “breakout.”. What can they say when they don’t feel heard by the group?
Edsurge
FEBRUARY 1, 2019
Steadman, who teaches at Mendell Elementary School in this highly-diverse Boston neighborhood, passed along her concerns to a colleague, Madeline Gillespie, a family support coordinator. Mary Walsh, a researcher, and Pat DiNatale, a school principal, convened a group of other local principals who acknowledged the importance of providing supports to address challenges faced outside of school. And she meets with groups of students during their usual lunch breaks.
MindShift
MAY 23, 2018
Cresthaven Elementary School in Silver Spring, Md., Created by psychologist Mary Alvord, it’s a form of group therapy designed to help students who are struggling with trauma or cognitive disorders — or everyday anxiety caused by things like bullying or moving schools. At school, she is already stretched thin meeting with students or giving classroom presentations. Sometimes 11-year-old B. comes home from school in tears.
MindShift
JUNE 16, 2020
That is so hard to not have been able to witness this particular group of children get to that threshold,” she said. In recent weeks, many elementary schools organized car parades, created slideshows and distributed class T-shirts or other mementos to celebrate the end of the year for the eldest students in particular. For LaNesha Tabb, the arc of the school year is a bit like a joke being played on kindergarten teachers: “You work all year long to get these kids awesome.
The Hechinger Report
JANUARY 30, 2020
Chandra Scott, director of strategic outcomes for the independent nonprofit Mobile Area Education Foundation, sat in on meetings to attract new business to the area, where boosters extolled the education system. “We Prodded by the community, they took a small step with huge symbolic meaning: meeting together once a month. Airbus employees have volunteered as reading buddies for children in elementary, middle and high schools. Bishop State Community College.
Mindspark Learning
MARCH 13, 2020
I sat down with April DeGennaro, teacher at Peeples Elementary School in Peachtree City, Georgia this month to discuss why as an elementary school teacher, she has chosen to embrace AI for her own learning and that of her students. April DeGennaro, teacher at Peeples Elementary School.
The CoolCatTeacher
MARCH 9, 2020
Join the Facebook group Temporary School Closure Support – many helpful conversations are in there. International Educator Shared Resources Google Doc Google has given Google Hangouts meet premium through July 1 which gives you a way to meet with your students and add video.
eSchool News
DECEMBER 6, 2015
One school is using a personalized and blended math curriculum to help students meet learning goals. MobyMax, a provider of personalized and blended learning curriculum for K-8 students, is helping educators at Georgia’s Screven County Elementary School personalize math instruction to meet the learning needs of every child. He also uses the data from MobyMax’s progress monitoring reports to group students by ability during small-group instruction.
MindShift
JUNE 1, 2017
That was also true of Crocker College Prep, an elementary school in New Orleans. If students fight, they first work it out through group discussion. Then she started meeting with a school social worker. ” Young children play outside in the fog at Crocker College Prep, an elementary school in New Orleans. “Shane has been struggling,” she says, describing a meeting just days before between herself, a social worker, a student dean and Shane’s mom.
Marketplace K-12
SEPTEMBER 15, 2016
The districts are the Sunnyside Unified School District in Arizona; Galt Joint Union Elementary School District in California; Buncombe County Schools in North Carolina; and the Evergreen Public Schools and the Tumwater School District in Washington state, according to Open Up Resources. Jay Diskey, the executive director of the PreK-12 learning group for the Association of American Publishers, said he couldn’t say whether the Open Up Resources effort will take off or stall.
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