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Whose call: A student-driven approach to school cell phone policies

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Library Sanctuary Hours” — Create designated tech-free zones and times in the library with enhanced features like meditation corners, art supplies, and comfortable reading nooks. Include daily group check-ins for accountability and support. Run for two months, expanding hours based on usage patterns.

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How we built a whole-child, wraparound approach to special education

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With neurodiverse and SEL practices at the forefront, advanced use of adaptive technology, and nature-based programming, we develop the love of the arts, literacy, numeracy, and inquiry skills in authentic ways to prepare our learners for lifelong success. For example, we have zen dens where students can relax, take a break, or do some art.

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What Learning Python Taught Me About Computer Science Education for Young Children

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Teaching assistants moderated an online discussion forum through Piazza , an online community building and discussion platform, and held recitations, which enabled students to ask questions and ponder ideas. The art and power of coding resembles the art and power of literacy.

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How Mentorship Has Kept Me in the Classroom

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Growth and Community in South LA After completing my two-year commitment with TFA, I returned to Los Angeles to earn my master’s in education while working full-time as a visual arts teacher at KIPP Vida Academy. Helping these new educators navigate their first year of teaching was one of the most rewarding experiences of my career.

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How we built a whole-child, wraparound approach to special education

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With neurodiverse and SEL practices at the forefront, advanced use of adaptive technology, and nature-based programming, we develop the love of the arts, literacy, numeracy, and inquiry skills in authentic ways to prepare our learners for lifelong success. For example, we have zen dens where students can relax, take a break, or do some art.

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Play Is Disappearing From Kindergarten. It’s Hurting Kids.

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Initially ecstatic to start school, Truman was now red in the face from crying while my teaching assistant and I practically pried him off his mother’s leg. We were a few weeks into my first year teaching kindergarten and I had begun to think of my classroom as a warm and inviting space.

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BloomBoard and Mercy University Partner to Create Accessible Teaching Pathways to Address New York’s Teacher Shortage

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This program enables teaching assistants, aides, and other qualified support staff who have faced barriers to advancement to become great special ed teachers while they’re working alongside students and getting paid.”