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Why districts need to think creatively–inside the box

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Students from other areas of the desert also take advantage of the quality education provided by our schools. More than 27,000 students attend 34 schools in the district including traditional high schools, alternative high schools, middle schools, elementary schools, and 16 preschools, including a federally funded Head Start program.

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3 reasons elementary schools should adopt an LMS—and where to begin

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Through my work with educators across the country, I know the number of elementary school districts and administrators turning to LMS adoption is increasing for all grades—preparing students at a young age to use the technology they will need to master for high school, college, and beyond.

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Why the Best Personalized Learning Programs Start Way Before High School

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At my district’s high schools, personalized learning is fairly easy to see. Sometimes elementary and middle school teachers come across as apologetic about how “little” they are doing in relation to personalized learning. Several years ago, one of our elementary schools began to use data notebooks with their students.

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3 best practices to create a STEM-focused school

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With the belief that STEM skills are best acquired starting at a young age, we start building foundational skills early in elementary school. For instance, they can share information about their area of expertise, be an advisor for students on presentations or projects, or judge robotics competitions and/or science fairs.

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Civics Education Is Essential for Creating Engaged Citizens. I’m Hopeful It's About to Make a Comeback.

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On a memorable morning in my high school civics class, the students—seniors, full of energy—learned about the formation and function of our legislative branch. One student, standing up and projecting his voice, declared: “Virginia objects to New Jersey demanding that She give away Her fair and right voice in the new government.

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Science achievement gaps begin as early as kindergarten

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The report cites prior research noting that children’s kindergarten math and reading achievement is strongly predictive of their achievement in elementary school, and the achievement gaps begin very early. “If Waiting to address science achievement gaps by middle or high school may be waiting too long.

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COVID Math Fair

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In 2015, my students and I founded an annual math fair in my school division. Inspired by mathematical play, the fair grew from humble beginnings into a staple of my mathematical calendar. The three were delivered as a set and lived in each elementary school for about six school days.