The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 23, 2023

11, 2023, in Seattle. Credit: Ken Lambert/The Seattle Times And, if a teacher already has a high-quality lesson plan, they could feed that to ChatGPT and ask it to create another lesson in a similar teaching style, but for a different concept. 11, 2023, in Seattle. Dan Grossman, at top, Wednesday, Oct.

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 12, 2024

The think tank Rand recently reported in its 2023 State of the American Teacher survey that two-thirds of teachers nationally said they were limiting discussions about political and social issues in class. Conservative activists have already begun branding even basic instruction about climate change as “left-wing indoctrination.”

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Becoming a History Teacher

JUNE 11, 2024

They understood the need to prioritise and advocate for lesson planning as an important aspect of beginning teacher’s training despite it being in conflict with wider school developments. School workforce in England, Reporting year 2023, [link] Hobson, A. International Journal of Learning. 10.18848/1447-9494/CGP/v16i04/46209.

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History Tech

MARCH 20, 2023

And the 2023 version did not disappoint. Just so you know. Huge March Madness fan. First four days of the tournament rank right up there with the NCSS conference, Fourth of July, and the winter holidays. Would have liked KU to have done better but otherwise loving the upsets. But somewhere in between Princeton knocking […]

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Dr. Shannon Doak

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Crafting Educational AI with Poe.com and ChatGPT While Open AI has just released this ability to some of its users, this function has been available since April of 2023 on the Poe Platform. Ideas for use include lesson planning and unit planning; student feedback; parent letters; and advice incorporating creative ideas in the classroom.

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ED Surge

JANUARY 5, 2023

In 2023 we seek to unpack these complex, persistent challenges—and unearth some hopeful solutions, too. The truth, she realized, is that she often deviates from lesson plans and works outside her job duties, to prepare her students “to change the world, to navigate the unpredictable with critical thinking and resilience.”

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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 16, 2023

In a 2023 survey by Education Week, nearly 75 percent of teachers reported that they had received little to no preservice or in-service training on supporting students with math disabilities. Part of the problem is that teachers don’t receive the training needed to work with children with math disabilities.

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 13, 2023

This story also appeared in Mind/Shift They involve hiring and training tutors and coming up with tailored lesson plans for each child. It has produced remarkable results for students in almost 100 studies , but these programs are difficult for schools to launch and operate.

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The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 20, 2024

Woodworking instructors from different districts started to gather monthly, comparing lesson plans and creating wish lists for new classes and equipment. New CNC routers, laser cutters and electric planers arrived at teachers’ classrooms. Soon, teachers will pilot an HVAC course for high schoolers.

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ED Surge

JUNE 4, 2024

Sal Khan: When we launched back in March of 2023, I think the biggest worry was how we would be received by the education community. At the time you were rolling it out slowly because there were many questions about using AI chatbots in education. What was your biggest worry then, and how did the testing go?

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Studies Weekly

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Constructing lesson plans around the 5Es improves instruction and allows student-driven learning. Using an explore-before-explain sequence helps teachers find a focus for curriculum planning and ensures that students engage in types of experiences advocated by the NGSS. What causes that to happen?’”

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Studies Weekly

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Take advantage of your resources like lesson plans, teaching strategies, printables, and more. Your Studies Weekly Online classroom contains digital versions of your publications and more online resources like digital lesson plans, videos, and presentations you can project to the whole class.

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Studies Weekly

JANUARY 30, 2024

As teachers, we can do so much to help our students develop important character values with Social Studies education. Warmly, Debbie Learn more about Studies Weekly Teacher Advocate Debbie Bagley here.

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Civics for All of US

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Addressing Racial Discrimination in Voting During the Kennedy Administration Katie Munn Mon, 09/11/2023 - 12:38 Body Investigate primary source material from the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum to learn how citizens and government officials used the tools of democracy to challenge racial discrimination in voting. L – R) Dr. E.

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Studies Weekly

OCTOBER 18, 2023

18, 2023 • Studies Weekly When taught efficiently, science lessons can foster critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and a deeper understanding of the natural world. Teaching Science with and without Resources Using Studies Weekly Oct. Learn more about Studies Weekly’s science programs at studiesweekly.com/science.

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Studies Weekly

JANUARY 17, 2024

17, 2023 • by Studies Weekly Since the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, schools across the United States have relied on emergency ESSER funding from the federal government to hire more teachers, purchase instructional resources, and more. 2023, April 5). ​​Lieberman, M. 2023, December 6). 2023, October 31). 2023, August 21).

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Studies Weekly

MAY 28, 2024

In 2023, 26% of all public school students in the United States were chronically absent. Texas Superintendent Quintin Shepherd told the New York Times in a 2023 article, “If kids are not here, they are not forming relationships,” he said. One of the most pervasive issues is chronic student absenteeism. Blad, Evie.

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Studies Weekly

JANUARY 8, 2024

8, 2023 • by Debbie Bagley Goal setting is an important skill that can help children gain confidence, perseverance, and a growth mindset. How to Teach Children Goal Setting Jan. As teachers, we can help our students learn how to set goals in a fun and interactive way.

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Studies Weekly

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

27, 2023 • by Studies Weekly Student absenteeism remains a persistent challenge in education, and unfortunately in some areas of the country, absenteeism has increased in recent years. Strong Health & Wellness Programs Can Reduce Student Absenteeism Nov. According to the U.S. Department of Education.

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Studies Weekly

OCTOBER 23, 2023

23, 2023 • Studies Weekly Teaching science is a vital part of any elementary curriculum, but it’s not always easy without essential background knowledge, prep time, and supplies. Igniting Passion for Teaching Science: Overcoming Challenges and Fostering Enthusiasm Oct.

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Studies Weekly

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

7, 2023 • by Studies Weekly There are countless scientific breakthroughs and advancements over the years that have significantly shaped our world for the better. 7, 2023 from [link] Dave Roos, “8 Native American Scientists You Should Know,” Nov. 3, 2023 for science.howstuffworks.com Jerry C. 2, 2020, for AIP.org.

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Studies Weekly

OCTOBER 26, 2023

26, 2023 • by Debbie Bagley I love the magazine and newspaper style of Studies Weekly, because with its engaging primary and secondary sources, and activities you can do right on the publication, it allows for so much more than just simply reading from a textbook – which tends to take the life out of any subject.

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Studies Weekly

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Blackwell received many accolades for his work, including the John von Neumann Theory Prize and the National Medal of Science. See how Studies Weekly Science can help your students become future scientists.

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Studies Weekly

MAY 6, 2024

A 2023 survey conducted by EducationWeek researchers reports that 70% of teachers say student misbehavior has increased since 2019, and 68% say their students have lower morale than they did pre-pandemic. Each of these skills is applicable outside the lab, but science can be the perfect setting to develop them.

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Studies Weekly

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Tips for Helping Students Understand Informational Text March 7, 2023 • Debbie Bagley There is a lot of information written about how to help students navigate informational text, but the most important takeaway for me is to make sure we focus on best practices that support our learners. Please feel free to reach out with any questions.

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Studies Weekly

AUGUST 2, 2024

After their state standards were updated in 2023, the two teachers implemented Studies Weekly Social Studies. They share this passion with thousands of other teachers through their shared Instagram account (@doubledutyteachers) and their annual Teach Out Loud conference. Students find it engaging, and teachers find it easy to implement.”

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Studies Weekly

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Bates was posthumously awarded the Medal of Freedom in 1999, and Arkansas celebrates her legacy by celebrating Daisy Batson Gates Day every third Monday in February. Learn how Studies Weekly Social Studies can help teach students about history’s humanitarians.

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Studies Weekly

JANUARY 10, 2024

Categories Corporate Educator Spotlight English Language Arts Lesson Plans Press Professional Development Science Social Studies Studies Weekly Online Summer School Teacher Tips Thinking on Education Tutorials Uncategorized Well-Being Recent Posts What Does the End of ESSER Funding Mean? 2019, August 22).

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Studies Weekly

MARCH 15, 2024

2023, May 23). 2023, February 3). 2023, January 25). Categories Corporate Educator Spotlight English Language Arts Lesson Plans Press Professional Development Science Social Studies Studies Weekly Online Summer School Teacher Tips Thinking on Education Tutorials Uncategorized Well-Being Recent Posts What is Universal Pre-K?

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Studies Weekly

JULY 9, 2024

19, 2023 • By Studies Weekly Even before the start of the pandemic, national reading scores were dropping. The Nationwide Reading Struggle Jan. Now, with schools back in-person, many teachers are seeing the toll the pandemic took on students’ reading abilities. Help your students improve their reading scores!

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Edthena

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

A version of this post about teacher collaboration originally appeared in the February 2023 edition of Language Magazine. A teacher can take time to reflect on concrete activities or questions they will add to their lesson plans. There are many adages about teaching being a team effort.

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Maitri Learning

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

2015; Zoll, Feinberg, & Saylor, 2023). For more information, download our free lesson plan describing how to use Matching Cards. This is backed up both by science of reading research and by neurobiological research (Hong et al., 2018; Marks et al., 2019; McBride-Chang, et al., 2005; Romeo, et al., 2018; Rueckla et al.,

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Cult of Pedagogy

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Julia Torres (photo credit: Michael Teak Photography) Amazon | Bookshop Julie Stivers is a high school librarian in North Carolina who was named the 2023 School Librarian of the Year. Diverse Book Finder offers several tools to help you build a strong collection and evaluate the one you currently have.

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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 16, 2023

According to the most recent test scores from spring 2023, 50 percent more students are below grade level than before the pandemic ; even higher achieving students remain months behind where they should be. He signed a contract with Tutor.com for unlimited online text-chat tutoring in 2023-24. And many students need extra help.

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ED Surge

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

As we embark on the 2023-2024 academic year, there presents a moment for recalibration: a new year, a fresh start and perhaps a renewed commitment to every student. Herron allows students to set their own goals in addition to having classroom goals.

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The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Instead, tutoring produces outsized gains in reading and math – making up for five months of learning in a year by one estimate – when it takes place daily, using paid, well-trained tutors who are following a good curriculum or lesson plans that are linked to what the student is learning in class.

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The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Instead, tutoring produces outsized gains in reading and math when it takes place daily, using paid, well-trained tutors who are following a proven curriculum or lesson plans that are linked to what the student is learning in class. Among them are Arkansas, Colorado, Louisiana and Tennessee.

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