Cool Cat Teacher

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Understandably, kindergarten and elementary teachers need to reach every student where they are on their learning journey, but it isn't always easy. Episode 793 - The 10 Minute Teacher Podcast How to Differentiate Math Instruction in the Elementary Classroom Dr. Carol Ann Tomlinson. Sign Up for Your Free eSpark Account.

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ED Surge

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Public Schools report covering the 2021-22 academic year. It uses survey responses from principals of nearly 2,700 P-12 schools to take the pulse of myriad issues that affect students and how schools operate. million of emergency school funds were spent on mental health support for students and staff. Gilmore says.

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ED Surge

MARCH 24, 2023

We feel this with each school shooting we endure. As the founder of an organization that provides social-emotional learning (SEL) experiences for preK-12 students, educators and families, and a mother of three, I spend a great deal of time considering what this crisis means for schools and communities. Enough is enough.

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Cool Cat Teacher

AUGUST 23, 2022

eSpark is a free no-prep solution that teachers of math and reading at the elementary level need to try. I recommend that Math and Language Arts teachers of elementary-aged students check out eSpark. eSpark Learning is a fun, free differentiated instruction app for elementary and kindergarten classrooms. What is a Quest?

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STEM Sport

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Elementary school is an important and formative time in a child’s education. In this article, STEM Sports® explains the benefits of STEM curriculum and how it can be implemented at the elementary level. . What Makes it an Elementary STEM Lesson? Benefits of a STEM Curriculum in Elementary School.

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Kid Spark Education

OCTOBER 13, 2023

In this article, we’ll answer the most common questions about NGSS and explore what the Next Generation Science Standards are, their purpose and benefits, and how to find STEM curriculum for elementary and middle school that aligns with NGSS practices.

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ED Surge

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

As our family has been navigating the complexity of supporting our neurodivergent daughter to thrive in our local public school, I’ve found myself drawing up this metaphorical story of three young trees, which has become symbolic for me. When I requested to have her evaluated for additional support at school, I was told to give her time.

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User Generated Education

AUGUST 8, 2021

It is not clear to me why elementary students are rarely offered elective courses. Being able to choose a class is huge, and this tends to keep kids motivated to learn ( Beyond the Classroom: Electives in school — essential or entertaining? ). I have the privilege of teaching gifted elementary students at a few Title 1 schools.

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ED Surge

AUGUST 8, 2023

Camika Royal knows the Philadelphia school system, and not just because she was a student there in her childhood. Her takeaway: Fights over control of school leadership, including a takeover of Philadelphia schools by the state legislature in 2001, are more about politics than about improving education.

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STEM Sport

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Elementary education is a pivotal time in a child’s education journey. In this article, you will explore 23 easy-to-implement STEM lessons educators and/or parents can facilitate with elementary-age students to spark curiosity in STEM. At the elementary level, students find this fascinating and the lessons promote their curiosity.

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Kid Spark Education

OCTOBER 13, 2023

As STEM education becomes increasingly vital for students’ success in a rapidly evolving technological world, many elementary and middle schools are looking to incorporate more robust computer science and robotics programs into their curricula.

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ED Surge

MARCH 14, 2024

Given the amount of planning time he has each day, along with the assistance of an AI-powered app, Robert can easily turn a hard copy reading passage and questions into an interactive quiz for the students in his elementary classroom. The panel surveys about 2,400 school principals representing all grade levels. Not likely.

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Too often, teachers are rapidly elevated from the classroom to school leadership positions, whether to fill an unexpected vacancy, act as an interim administrator or to take on a permanent leadership role. At the time, I was pregnant with my first child and my husband was in law school. Eating balanced meals at work felt impossible.

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ED Surge

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

24, 2022, I was facilitating a meeting in Charlottesville, Virginia for education and youth development leaders when I got word that my 15-year-old godson had been shot at his high school in St. She suggested that after I spoke to my children myself, I should call the administration at each school and ask them to handle my kids with care.

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Kid Spark Education

JUNE 27, 2023

How to introduce STEM engineering concepts to your elementary class with fun engineering classroom activities and lesson plans!

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User Generated Education

MARCH 5, 2023

Our Title 1 school is lucky enough to have a decent size outdoor garden that is overseen by community volunteers. See Offering Electives to Elementary Students for more about why and how I offer electives to them. One of their goals is to teach our students about the garden.

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STEM Sport

JULY 6, 2022

But how do you engage elementary students in STEM – a seemingly complex subject? If you are a loyal STEM Sports® blog reader, you may be wondering how sports lesson plans for elementary students differ from lesson plans for kindergarteners. Best Sports to Lesson Plan Around for Elementary Students.

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Carly and Adam

AUGUST 18, 2023

Drawing inspiration from our August Happy Hour with Jed Dearybury in the STEM Teachers Club , here are some practical tips for elementary educators to ensure an engaging classroom at the start of the school year. Make it Personal Top 6 Back to School Teaching Tips by Carly and Adam Remember, it's not just about the academic content.

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Cool Cat Teacher

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Furthermore, kindergarten and elementary grades are fundamental. Dr. Robb has written more than 25 books on reading but also takes 3-4 months each school year as a classroom teacher. Recently she has completed two books with her son Evan Robb, a middle school principal. eSpark is free forever for teachers. Subscribe to the Show.

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ED Surge

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Computer science has a wider footprint in schools than ever before, but there are differences when it comes to who has access to computer courses and who’s enrolling. Girls, for instance, make up just one-third of high school computer science students nationally. I like the challenge.” It’s something that everyone can participate in.”

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Northeastern University

APRIL 5, 2023

Last Friday on March 31, Phineas Bates Elementary joined the Center for STEM Education at Northeastern University to tackle engineering! Thank you to Phineas Bates Elementary School for visiting Northeastern University. We began our day by learning all about engineering. Students launch skittles with their unique catapults.

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Educators Technology

JULY 29, 2022

After thirty-three years of teaching children, mainly in CA public schools, Done retired from the classroom. From the first-day-of-school jitters to the last day’s tears, the book explores a teacher’s craft, the classrooms they work in, the curriculum they teach, the challenges they face, and the reason all teachers do it—the children.

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Talk STEM

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

talkSTEM resources can work in conjunction with the new Eureka Math curriculum, launched this school year across the Dallas Independent School District, encouraging students not just to learn, but to ask why. Megan teaches 4th grade Math at Mockingbird Elementary in Dallas ISD. Share and Enjoy ! appeared first on talkSTEM.

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Kid Spark Education

JULY 14, 2023

Supporting visual learners in the elementary classroom is crucial for creating an inclusive and engaging STEM learning environment. By recognizing and implementing strategies that cater to their unique learning style, educators can empower their visual learning students and equip them with confidence around the STEM subjects.

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ED Surge

MAY 9, 2022

Last spring, we looked to summer with hopes that the 2021-2022 school year would be different, easier, better. Students returned to their school buildings, we had months of lower COVID rates and some of kids’ favorite learning strategies—like group projects, stations and flexible seating—came back. In many ways it was.

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Kid Spark Education

OCTOBER 28, 2021

At Kid Spark Education we’re proud to offer programs that make it possible for educators in early childhood education to Middle School to teach STEM. Our elementary and middle school STEM programs provide value by helping children to see themselves as critical thinkers and problem solvers, both skills that have countless applications.

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Kid Spark Education

JUNE 9, 2022

It is critical that elementary school students get STEM education early and consistently. As the University of Nevada reports,

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STEM Everyday Podcast

JULY 29, 2023

Ekuwah Moses is an Elementary Engineering teacher in Las Vegas, NV. She uses a variety of techniques to help over 700 students engage with STEM concepts and build a STEM culture in her school. Ekuwah shares how her previous teaching positions in Literacy allow her to help kids improve communication skills while doing STEM.

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Robot Lab

JULY 18, 2023

By Carla Jose Image Sou rce: Unsplash If we think about the world our elementary and middle school students are growing up in, we notice that everyday tasks are constantly being redefined by artificial intelligence (AI). However, teaching such an abstract concept can be challenging for some. But fear not!

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STEM Sport

JUNE 13, 2023

When implementing STEM in elementary education, educators and school administrators often benefit from creating a STEM curriculum map. This article serves as a guide for educators who are looking to build and utilize a STEM curriculum map in their elementary school classroom.

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User Generated Education

JULY 12, 2020

I am planning to do anti-racist activities with my elementary students (5th and 6th graders) this coming fall. When you’re essentially [teaching] a kid to be anti-racist, you’re deliberately encouraging them to talk about race and Racism. You’re deliberately teaching them that all the racial groups are equals.

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Northeastern University

OCTOBER 25, 2023

50 students from Dever Elementary School in Boston came to Northeastern to participate in STEM activities. Thank you Dever Elementary! Last Friday (10.6) marked our second field trip of the 2023-2024 academic year! The day started with a presentation on the Engineering Design Process and the fundamentals of bioengineering.

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ED Surge

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

When my wife was pregnant with our first child, we often had conversations about where we would send our kids to school. These conversations were almost always rooted in fear, with the ever-present threat of gun violence in schools weighing heavy in the back of my mind. Am I Not Good at School, or Is School Not Good for Me?

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ED Surge

JANUARY 4, 2022

When it comes to providing mental health services, school districts could use some extra support, too. About one third of students of color said they did not have an adult at school with whom they could safely share their feelings. In this case, there may not be enough trained school mental health professionals to go around.

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Teach Science for All

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Check out the article below from The 74 by the incredible Dr. Tiffany Neill that describes how an elementary school in Louisiana did a crazy thing…they started systematically teaching science in all of the grade levels. OVERVIEW The article describes how Central Intermediate School near […]

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STEM Sport

DECEMBER 20, 2021

In the past, we have released blogs that list the top ranked STEM high schools and Magnet schools in the United States. With this in mind, we have compiled a list of the top STEM elementary and middle schools. . Winsor School. Pine Crest School. West Lafayette Elementary/Junior/Senior High School.

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ED Surge

MAY 25, 2023

When he was a first grader at Rivermont Elementary School, Mason was overwhelmed by his emotions. But that was before Mason was introduced to a program at school that focuses on student well-being. Evans started the mindfulness program in 2019 at the elementary school in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

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