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Phenomena-based Science Instruction Creates Equitable Learning Environments

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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Teacher Tips: A Better Way to Think About Social Studies

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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Teaching Science with and without Resources Using Studies Weekly

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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Igniting Passion for Teaching Science: Overcoming Challenges and Fostering Enthusiasm

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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Helpful Resources and Tips for Teachers Using Studies Weekly

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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Educator’s Guide to Improving Student Attendance

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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What Does the End of ESSER Funding Mean?

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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How to Teach Children Goal Setting

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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Four Trailblazing Native American Scientists

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. Chronic Absenteeism in the Nation’s Schools.”

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How to Teach Soft Skills in Elementary School

Studies Weekly

MAY 6, 2024

Each of these skills is applicable outside the lab, but science can be the perfect setting to develop them. 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.

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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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What is Universal Pre-K?

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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Four Trailblazing Native American Scientists

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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The Power of Interactive Notebooks

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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Famous Black Scientists Who Made History

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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4 Inspiring Black Humanitarians

Studies Weekly

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Learn how Studies Weekly Social Studies can help teach students about history’s humanitarians.

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Tips for Helping Students Understand Informational Text

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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Beyond Screens: The Benefits of Paper-Based Learning for Elementary Students

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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Strengthening Teacher Collaboration: Reflect Before (and After!) You Connect

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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A superintendent made big gains with English learners. His success may have been his downfall

The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 6, 2024

Then, in mid-May 2023, a member of the school board told Grimes that it would not be renewing his contract, which was to end in June 2024. The entire district had just one teacher certified to teach English as a second language, no interpreters and very little by way of professional development. “We News & World Report.

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