A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 4, 2022

I absolutely love being at home. Having an intense travel schedule makes you cherish the little things that help alleviate stress and relax. One of my favorite pastimes is taking advantage of being outside any chance I get. Moving to Texas seven years ago meant the weather would stay warmer longer, making this more realistic. There is almost always music, whether in the pool, doing yard work, or hanging out with family and friends.

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ED Surge

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

In 2020, California’s State Board of Education adopted criteria and guidance to award a State Seal of Civic Engagement to students who demonstrate excellence in civics education. Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic set this work back substantially; teachers and students went into survival mode and volunteer opportunities dried up as workplaces closed.

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The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

It’s been years since I was a Los Angeles middle school teacher, but I still remember my students as if they were in my classroom yesterday. There was sweet Alberto with the mischievous grin that made me wonder how sweet he really was, and shy Sara who stuffed notes of appreciation into my hands and ran away before I’d have the chance to thank her. There was please-let-me-help Milena, who always wanted to sweep, pass out papers or put books away.

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Digital Promise

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

The post Help Inspire the Next Generation of Creators and Change Makers appeared first on Digital Promise.

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Edthena

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

In search of back-to-school tips for teacher improvement via better professional development? “High-quality and timely professional development will be important this coming school year and the use of technology can help coaches and administrators deliver this to teachers.” That’s Courtney Groskin, Learning Coach from the St. Vrain Valley School District.

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ED Surge

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

When Wendy Schatzberg, an associate professor at Utah Tech University, was teaching introductory chemistry, she thought her students would know how to use basic Microsoft Office tools like Excel and Word. But she found that assumption was wrong. “I cannot and should not assume,” says Schatzberg, who also directs the Center for Teaching and Learning at Utah Tech.

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Education to the Core

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

“Show me the MONEY!” (Do you now have the scene from Jerry Maguire playing in your head??) Money… it is a favorite math unit in any classroom. Why? Because kids love money! Let’s take that enthusiasm and dive deeper into money skills practice. Let’s use these 23 money activities for primary students to create engaging, […] The post 23 Money Activities for Primary Students appeared first on Education to the Core.

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The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

With nerves and excitement, millions of young Americans are back in school after years of pandemic disruption. At the same time, questions of effectiveness and inclusion across our education system reveal deep cause for concern. Our education system is failing to educate the next generation to face the challenges of our times. We are not setting our children up for success.

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ED Surge

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Even before the pandemic, big-name colleges and universities were getting serious about online education. And that already-growing interest has ballooned since COVID-19 forced pretty much every institution to teach temporarily online. But we’ve seen an interesting trend in how some state universities have decided to get into online learning—with a big splash.

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Education to the Core

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

“Show me the MONEY!” (Do you now have the scene from Jerry Maguire playing in your head??) Money… it is a favorite math unit in any classroom. Why? Because kids love money! Let’s take that enthusiasm and dive deeper into money skills practice. Let’s use these 23 money activities for primary students to create engaging, […] The post 23 Money Activities for Primary Students appeared first on Education to the Core.

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Maitri Learning

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

My heart is breaking that I am drawn to write about this topic. With so many shootings these days, I'm no longer shocked to hear about another act of insanity. That statement is in itself shocking. I was researching this topic to help support the Montessori Ukraine Community when I came across something simple and useful from Sesame Street. The key takeaways for me from this video are: Let children tell you what they've heard Listen carefully and express compassion Keep them away from media as

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ED Surge

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

The Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade represents a low point in a series of low points for reproductive health and rights in this country. Young people today have seen very few victories for education, reproductive rights and social justice in their lifetimes, and have instead lived through numerous attacks on their very selves. Sadly, this moment, though a crisis, is not new for them.

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Social Justice K-12 Lesson Plan Advocacy 81