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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. MORE
Teachers can have three different groups going on at the same time. Teachers can access a rich archive of student data that allows for better planning to personalize instruction for guided reading groups. 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. before they assign group work. 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.) MORE
“The whole morning meeting not only sets a really good tone for the students, but it sets a tone for me.” When I first learned about the Morning Meeting model, I was working as an elementary school principal in Pasadena, California. Group Activity. MORE
I first learned about the Morning Meeting model, while working as a school principal in an elementary school in Pasadena, CA. The Morning Meeting was actually first proposed to me by a new teacher who had studied it in her pre-service classes. Learn to Use the Morning Meeting. 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. 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
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
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. 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
And policymakers say some of the same approaches could succeed for other groups that go to college at lower levels than whites for surprisingly similar reasons — including, in the United States, Hispanics, blacks, and native Americans. “A MORE
I first learned about the Morning Meeting model, while working as a school principal in an elementary school in Pasadena, CA. The Morning Meeting was actually first proposed to me by a new teacher who had studied it in her pre-service classes. Learn to Use the Morning Meeting. 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. 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. 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
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
ExCEED Network Schools Charter Management Organization, a new group led by principals and Orleans Parish school district staff, has withdrawn its applications to convert New Orleans’ last five traditional schools to charters. The school board meets tomorrow at 5 p.m. 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. 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. 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. MORE
Meanwhile, the most enthusiastic listeners whisper to each other, or form mini-groups outside the conference walls, maybe even at a social gathering later that day. Great group at the #brewcue after today at #cuerockstar #rOxnard Rock the @YardHouse pic.twitter.com/1hZuT139Hy. 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. MORE
Competitions, external “judging” or feedback from classroom guests, and opportunities to greet and meet VIP guests and share their work are all ways to reward excellence and encourage students to go above and beyond the rubric. Classroom management can be a challenge. 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. 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?” 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. MORE
The Common Sense Ambassadors are an exceptional group of Common Sense Certified education leaders who share their passion and inspiration about our mission with others. We started using Code.org's curriculum, with modifications for our elementary and middle school students this year. MORE
They have brainstormed and were broken up in groups to look at rural, urban, and waterway transportation. Mr. Matthews immediately called the meeting to order and answered the questions on the document for the students. 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. 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 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). 40 straws per group. 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. We have used all of Maria''s books in our class meetings. 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. MORE
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. Open Badges in Elementary School.
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). 40 straws per group.
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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.
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. before they assign group work.
Kleinspiration
DECEMBER 3, 2014
Teachers can have three different groups going on at the same time. Teachers can access a rich archive of student data that allows for better planning to personalize instruction for guided reading groups.
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.
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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.
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.
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.)
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.
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.
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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.
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 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.
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. We have used all of Maria''s books in our class meetings.
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.
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 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.
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?
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!
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Teaching With Soul
FEBRUARY 26, 2018
I first learned about the Morning Meeting model, while working as a school principal in an elementary school in Pasadena, CA. The Morning Meeting was actually first proposed to me by a new teacher who had studied it in her pre-service classes. Learn to Use the Morning Meeting.
Teaching With Soul
FEBRUARY 26, 2018
I first learned about the Morning Meeting model, while working as a school principal in an elementary school in Pasadena, CA. The Morning Meeting was actually first proposed to me by a new teacher who had studied it in her pre-service classes. Learn to Use the Morning Meeting.
Graphite Blog
MARCH 16, 2017
The Common Sense Ambassadors are an exceptional group of Common Sense Certified education leaders who share their passion and inspiration about our mission with others. We started using Code.org's curriculum, with modifications for our elementary and middle school students this year.
The Hechinger Report
NOVEMBER 25, 2016
And policymakers say some of the same approaches could succeed for other groups that go to college at lower levels than whites for surprisingly similar reasons — including, in the United States, Hispanics, blacks, and native Americans. “A
Teaching With Soul
AUGUST 9, 2016
“The whole morning meeting not only sets a really good tone for the students, but it sets a tone for me.” When I first learned about the Morning Meeting model, I was working as an elementary school principal in Pasadena, California. Group Activity.
The CoolCatTeacher
MAY 13, 2019
Competitions, external “judging” or feedback from classroom guests, and opportunities to greet and meet VIP guests and share their work are all ways to reward excellence and encourage students to go above and beyond the rubric. Classroom management can be a challenge.
Tech Helpful
DECEMBER 18, 2017
They have brainstormed and were broken up in groups to look at rural, urban, and waterway transportation. Mr. Matthews immediately called the meeting to order and answered the questions on the document for the students.
MindShift
MAY 5, 2017
Meanwhile, the most enthusiastic listeners whisper to each other, or form mini-groups outside the conference walls, maybe even at a social gathering later that day. Great group at the #brewcue after today at #cuerockstar #rOxnard Rock the @YardHouse pic.twitter.com/1hZuT139Hy.
The Hechinger Report
APRIL 25, 2017
ExCEED Network Schools Charter Management Organization, a new group led by principals and Orleans Parish school district staff, has withdrawn its applications to convert New Orleans’ last five traditional schools to charters. The school board meets tomorrow at 5 p.m.
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