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How Learning a New Language Is Helping Me Connect With My Students

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There are at least four languages spoken by the students I currently teach, so people are often surprised to learn that I’m monolingual. Nearly 4,500 students are eligible to receive direct language support services this year in Hamilton County Schools, the district where I teach in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

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The Benefits of Preschool Last Into Adulthood. Let’s Make High-Quality Pre-K Available to All

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High-quality Pre-K programs are widely recognized for their positive effect on the social, emotional and academic development of young children. They develop more advanced language, pre-math and social skills , and make an easier adjustment to kindergarten. And the benefits of Pre-K last into adulthood.

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The Case for Expanding the Definition of 'Personalization' to Meet the Needs of the Whole Child

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Our definition of whole child centers on 6 key domains that matter deeply for every individual’s development and success: academic development, social emotional development, identity development, physical health and mental health. math, literacy, science, social studies, foreign language, art).

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Edtech Startup Ello Gives Back to Local DC Hospitals Including MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and Children’s National Hospital

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Elizabeth brings a wealth of experience and expertise to Ello and the company is making significant strides in the field of education technology. Her research has included a focus on parent stress and support, cognitive and academic development, and language and literacy acquisition, particularly for children with hearing loss.

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SEL Can Help Special Educators Address Rapidly Evolving Remote Learning Requirements

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Moskovitz adopted the approach to working to support her students’ basic and social-emotional needs, as well as their need for academic development during distance learning. Moskowitz says, “ Their reading analysis skills have increased as they contemplate how poets might have felt and why they chose that particular language.

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Early Learning Faces Obstacles and Inequities—Here's How Edtech Can Help

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Teachers we spoke with are using technology in a variety of ways: for professional development purposes; they are watching videos of high-quality instruction, recording classroom observations and receiving real-time feedback from coaches to seamlessly adjust their instruction.

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Research Uncovers An Important Link Between SEL and Course Outcomes

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While students’ performance on math and English Language Arts (ELA) assessments were most closely linked to failures, SEL variables were next in line. Here are some of Moulton's recommended resources: Recommendations from the National Commission on Social, Emotional, and Academic Development. The answer? EdNext podcast.

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