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5 edtech resources that support literacy in elementary school

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Key points: Literacy is critical for students–and elementary years are a pivotal time These online tools help students develop essential literacy skills See related article: How efficacy studies improve literacy instruction For more news on literacy, see eSN’s Innovative Teaching page Fall is the best time of year in Montana.

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New NWEA Study Points to Instructional Strategies Driving Academic Growth

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.– K-12 assessment and research organization NWEA released today a new study that takes a deeper look into instructional practices driving high academic growth. NWEA’s new study followed that research to answer the next, necessary question: what can be learned from high growth schools about teaching and learning?

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School libraries are disappearing when students need them most

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In 2014, I got my first teaching job at a brand new high school in Detroit. The building had once been an elementary school with a fully functioning library. I remember fondly the book recommendations that my elementary and middle school librarians would give me. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters.

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Mathletics Announces US Winners of 2023 ‘World Math Day’

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A study in the Journal of Experimental Psychology suggests math-anxious students choose less-effective study methods. Notre Dame Elementary School, Grade 1 William D., Episcopal School of Dallas-Lower Campus, Grade 2 Juliana J., Dunstan Catholic School, Grade 3 Alex H.,

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10 instructional strategies that lead to academic growth

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The findings come from a new study from K-12 assessment and research organization NWEA. Led by Dr. Chase Nordengren, principal research lead for Effective Instructional Strategies at NWEA, the study zoomed into two schools that have historically shown high growth for diverse populations of students, including through the pandemic.

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Computer science education sees more investment, but access gaps linger

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Black/African American students, Hispanic/Latino/Latina/Latinx students, and Native American/Alaskan students are less likely to attend a high school that offers foundational computer science.

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6 ways to improve PD in STEM for every grade level

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Yet, at the elementary school level, many teachers haven’t had any specialized education or training in science, leaving them at a loss for PD in STEM. High-quality instruction in STEM requires both teaching expertise and content knowledge.

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