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How to integrate environmental concepts into every subject

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One of my earliest projects as the Director of Environmental Education for a public school district in New York was in a middle school English Language Arts classroom. The activity I built required students to quietly journal outside, using prompts driven by ELA, art, and social studies standards. The results were remarkable.

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5 digital tools to enhance your social studies instruction

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Although I love teaching all subjects, I always choose English/language arts and social studies, in part because I love the challenge of engaging young leaners in these important subjects. Using this digital tool is a great way to deliver an engaging social studies lesson.

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This season, finding my gratitude in art and teaching

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They’re not just kids in a special education school; they’re individuals who teach me new ways to view art and life. Our art classes often feel like art therapy sessions, where with each brush stroke or molding of clay, students learn more about themselves. My students surprise me with their creativity and resilience.

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Why Every Student Deserves a Robust Arts Education

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Arts education belongs in every student’s curriculum — and not just because the arts can improve skills in other content areas. As an instrumental music teacher, I am used to advocating that the arts are essential to all students even though they may not be classified as a core subject. Kennedy’s support for the arts in America.

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McGraw Hill Announces New Version of its Wonders K-5 English Language Arts Curriculum

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13, 2021 — McGraw Hill today announced updates to its widely used and trusted Wonders English Language Arts program for grades K-5, building upon the program’s proven instructional approach while offering a multitude of enhancements designed to meet the needs of today’s classroom. NEW YORK, Sept.

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Study Shows Children Saw Improved Mental Well-Being Early on During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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NEW YORK – JULY 28, 2021 — Let Grow , a nonprofit promoting childhood independence, and Dr. Peter Gray, a professor of psychology at Boston College, recently published their study results on the positive effects of the lockdown on children in April and May 2020.

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40+ Word Study Websites

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Here’s a long list of Language Arts and Word Study websites ( check here for updates ).

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