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95 Percent Group Unveils 95 Phonics Core Program for Grades 4 and 5

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It also includes professional learning and ongoing coaching at the district and building level to support teachers in mastering phonics-based instruction. is a 30-week curriculum designed for daily 30-minute instruction. Grounded in the Science of Reading, 95 Phonics Core ProgramĀ® Word Study, Grades 4 and 5.

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Empowering Learners for a Global Future

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Kim holds a Master’s in Educational Leadership, Bachelor’s Degrees in both Education and Social Science, and Diplomas in Teaching and Management, is an Independent Concept-Based Curriculum and Instruction Consultant, and a Cognitive Coach. In 2014, she published Re-thinking Leadership Development in Schools .

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5 Ways to Prepare Every Student for the STEM Economy

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However, many schools struggle to offer hands-on learning opportunities, such as robotics programs, because they lack funding, coaches and other forms of support. Train educators to think like coaches. In-person and virtual learning experiences give teachers confidence to coach STEM and robotics programs.

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NISE announces STEM certification, degree programs

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Headquartered in Houston, NISE was conceived by practicing educators and is based on thousands of hours of research, professional development, curriculum design and educational leadership. Accelerate Learning has announced the formation of the National Institute for STEM Education (NISE).

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Why This Large Illinois District Is Rethinking Its Approach to Edtech Procurement

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After 22 years as a classroom teacher, plus time spent as an instructional coach and curriculum designer, Uram took on this new position just three years ago, when it was first created. That's where we circle in the big conversation around equity and curriculum alignment. So, that's what I'm anticipating.

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How Mentorship Has Kept Me in the Classroom

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I struggled with classroom management, curriculum design and the pressures of working in a high-poverty school. I entered the classroom through an alternative certification program , which meant I hadn’t received the same level of preparation as teachers who came through traditional teacher training routes.

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Empowering Learners for a Global Future

k12 Digest

Kim holds a Master’s in Educational Leadership, Bachelor’s Degrees in both Education and Social Science, and Diplomas in Teaching and Management, is an Independent Concept-Based Curriculum and Instruction Consultant, and a Cognitive Coach. In 2014, she published Re-thinking Leadership Development in Schools .