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Relentlessly searching for great middle grades resources (4-8). Facebook: https://t.co/4TGOVXMFFR
Joined August 2009
Learning math through real-world examples sounds ideal, but research finds that applying that knowledge in other situations doesn’t always come naturally. @hechingerreport @jillbarshay
https://t.co/5clb575Qb1
kqed.org
Nobel economists show how knowledge doesn’t easily transfer between applied and abstract math in studies of street sellers in India.
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New: 4 TIPS TO ENGAGE ELA ADVANCED LEARNERS. We can’t call our most advanced students “learners” if they're not actually advancing in class. Kim Rensch shares 4 tips she uses to simplify differentiation. #edutwitter @NAGCGIFTED #educoach @NBPTS
https://t.co/T6J89DfnRt
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🚨 Actress Diane Keaton’s Cause of Death Revealed Read more
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New: 4 TIPS TO ENGAGE ELA ADVANCED LEARNERS. We can’t call our most advanced students “learners” if they're not actually advancing in class. Kim Rensch shares 4 tips she uses to simplify differentiation. #edutwitter @NAGCGIFTED #educoach @NBPTS
https://t.co/T6J89DfnRt
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The Best Resources For Helping Teach About The 250th Anniversary Of The American Revolution
larryferlazzo.edublogs.org
Next year is the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. I’ll be adding more resources to this list over the next few months, but here’s a start (because of the Trump admin…
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A lost generation of news consumers? Survey shows how teenagers dislike the news media https://t.co/iAPXZ0KiIt
apnews.com
You don't have to tell Cat Murphy or Lily Ogburn about the attitudes of young people toward journalists.
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SPEND SOME TIME WITH YOUR HEALTH INSURANCE. Teachers need good health insurance, perhaps more than most. So how do we get or preserve it in these times where premiums may be tripling in some places & may be responsible for driving us out of the profession? https://t.co/2bBamuwFoM
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SPEND SOME TIME WITH YOUR HEALTH INSURANCE. Teachers need good health insurance, perhaps more than most. So how do we get or preserve it in these times where premiums may be tripling in some places & may be responsible for driving us out of the profession? https://t.co/2bBamuwFoM
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In a cynical world, raising hopeful kids might feel like a radical act. Research shows that hope fuels resilience, empathy, and creativity. https://t.co/PN9GIaAw1R
kqed.org
Kids are well primed to absorb their parents' emotions, which is why having adults practice hopefulness can help kids realize their best selves and develop an accurate worldview.
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Simple mindful moments like quick breaths, gratitude circles and tiny pauses can help students reset and reconnect during December’s chaos. @edutopia
https://t.co/2XHLngEHBk
edutopia.org
When engagement wanes before a long vacation, teachers can introduce mindful breaks to help students reset and refocus.
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X's new location transparency feature unleashes questions about origins of MAGA accounts
nbcnews.com
The function, which shows that a slew of MAGA-branded accounts are apparently based outside the U.S., also stirred speculative outrage over where the Department of Homeland Security account was...
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In cities targeted by ICE, empty desks and school disruptions follow
washingtonpost.com
One in 5 students in Charlotte missed school after a recent ICE crackdown began. It’s the latest city where schools felt the impact of Trump’s deportation effort.
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A report finds offering algebra isn’t enough. The real barrier for many students, especially marginalized groups, is being given the opportunity to take it. @K12DiveNews
https://t.co/oCxCB7iVK4
k12dive.com
About 3 in 5 schools offer algebra in 8th grade, with access much lower in rural areas, high-poverty schools and for Black students in particular, NWEA said.
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Tribal leaders say Trump administration failed to consult with them on Education Department changes https://t.co/3h9EJYBRJQ
apnews.com
Tribal leaders and education advocates say the Education Department failed to meet a legal requirement by not consulting with tribes before announcing the transfer of dozens of Native American...
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Review: MAKE LEARNING MORE ENGAGING WITH AI TOOLS. Hargrave, Fisher & Frey’s new edition of The Artificial Intelligence Playbook is grounded, practical & deeply respectful of the teacher’s role, says veteran teacher Andi Jackson. Highly recommended. https://t.co/72jQ4xCp09
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Review: MAKE LEARNING MORE ENGAGING WITH AI TOOLS. Hargrave, Fisher & Frey’s new edition of The Artificial Intelligence Playbook is grounded, practical & deeply respectful of the teacher’s role, says veteran teacher Andi Jackson. Highly recommended. https://t.co/72jQ4xCp09
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It's Geography Awareness Week! Good #historyteachers know that #Geography matters! More here: https://t.co/tpU7aLPd1X
#sschat @middleweb @NCSSNetwork #KnowledgeIsPower @HistoryMatrs
middleweb.com
When U.S. history teacher Lauren Brown realized how little her 7th graders knew about the 50 states, she resorted to memorization to build background knowledge.
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"Over the past five years, I’ve worked hard to add different consolidation strategies into my teaching practice. I teach my students every other day, so I want them to be able to recall what they learned in the previous lesson & be ready to put it to use." @ncte @NCSSNetwork
New: CLASSROOM STRATEGIES TO HELP CONSOLIDATE LEARNING. By completing quick daily activities that help consolidate what they're learning, Megan Kelly's students are building long-term memory & background knowledge. She shares 4 favorites. #edutwitter
https://t.co/b0Cnq0pYWH
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Although much of our understanding of human courage comes from the adult field, one study examined the link between fear and courage in children aged eight to 13. @GreaterGoodSC
https://t.co/Tb9nTJHsgL
greatergood.berkeley.edu
Researchers have examined the personality traits, the brain circuits, and the learnings that lead to children's heroic acts of courage.
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Students earn “brag tags,” tiny book-themed charms, when they discuss the books they read. A simple, fun way to motivate reading. @sljournal
https://t.co/3zW5Z9UdTW
slj.com
Brag tags and a parent book club created better, more engaged readers at South Park Elementary School in Deerfield, IL.
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If Students Understand Their Emotions, They Learn Better https://t.co/qtCl1O6VWD is new @educationweek post
edweek.org
Equipped with the right skills, students can navigate tough situations in and outside school.
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