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#9: How to Look Like a Photoshop Pro–in Fifth Grade

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Before trying this lesson, start with Photoshop for Fifth Graders: The First Step is Word, Autofixes , cloning , and cropping. Let’s start with what Adobe Photoshop is–a grown-up KidPix, and the default photo-editing program for anyone serious about graphics. 1: Artistic Renderings—artistic overlays that add flair to pictures.

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The US Is the Fifth-Largest Spanish-Speaking Country. Where Are Our Bilingual Teachers?

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It’s] unfortunate because then the Spanish language at home doesn't get nurture or doesn't get developed, and by the time that the candidates wants to reclaim that language — and show proficiency in that language when the state requires them to — they have been robbed, really, of opportunities to keep developing that language.”

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Tech Tip #41 Fix Computer with System Restore

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In these 169 tech situations, you get practical strategies to address many classroom tech situations. Here’s how you use it: Type ‘system restore’ into the search bar at the bottom of the start menu. Today’s tip: Fix computer with system restore Category: Problem-solving Q: My computer no longer runs right. What do I do?

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Desperate to Support Youth, States Spend to Stop Leaks in Mental Health Care Pipeline

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The rise in mental health needs among students following the start of the COVID-19 pandemic catalyzed the U.S. Pierrottet writes in her policy paper that national trade organizations recommend student-to-professional ratios of 1:250 for school social workers, 1:250 for school counselors and 1:500 for school psychologists.

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Earth Day Class Activities

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He started with a “national teach-in on the environment” with a simple goal: Encourage people to recognize the importance of protecting the Earth: “It was on that day [Earth Day] that Americans made it clear they understood and were deeply concerned over the deterioration of our environment and the mindless dissipation of our resources.”

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Three Projects to Kick Off the Holidays

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They get to talk about their upcoming vacations and hear what their friends are doing. Start with the basics (text, a border, some pictures) and add skills as students get used to the early ones: –all lesson plans from 55 Technology Projects V.1,

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New- You Can Now Import PDFs into Book Creator

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And if you’re new to Book Creator, you’ll be pleased to know that this tool is free to use for teachers and you can get started right away. And that’s just the start. Once your students get familiar with Book Creator you’ll be turning them into published authors in no time! Create an account today and get started.