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Launching a districtwide computer science program for all grades

eSchool News

Fortunately, the district earned a grant that allowed us to offer computer science at every grade level, starting as early as pre-K. Because many of our teachers had no background in computer science, though, this large-scale implementation was no easy task.

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Grading Less in a District that Requires a Minimum Number of Grades

Catlin Tucker

In a blog post I wrote titled Ask Yourself, Why Am I Grading This? , I encourage teachers to think about the purpose of the work students are doing and evaluate whether it makes sense for them to invest their time and energy grading that work. How is one teacher supposed to grade all of the work that 150+ students complete?

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How to integrate environmental concepts into every subject

eSchool News

Through this single activity, students across grade levels showed statistically significant improvement in moods; decreases in stress; increased connections to themselves, others, and nature; and an increased understanding of how humans affect the environment. The results were remarkable. We measured our plants weekly and graphed our results.

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Only 1 in 8 elementary teacher prep programs adequately teach math

eSchool News

Early math skills also predict student success in other subjects like reading and science. Findings for undergraduate prep programs: The average undergraduate program dedicates 85 hours of instructional time to foundational math content knowledge–20 instructional hours short of the recommended minimum.

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Carolina Biological Announced South Carolina Adopted New Grades K to 12 Science Teaching Materials

eSchool News

16, 2021 – Carolina Biological announced that two of its elementary school science programs are among the rigorous list of new science materials just adopted by the South Carolina State Board of Education for the state’s K-12 science curriculum. COLUMBIA, SC, Dec. Materials adopted as supplemental must be purchased with S.C.

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The science of reading, beyond phonics

eSchool News

As a result, an increasing number of students will be able to access grade-level texts. While I do believe that there will be some adjustment to find the right mix, I don’t think improved literacy results from aligning instruction to the science of reading will be cyclical or short-lived.

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Every Student Deserves High-Quality Computer Science Education

Edsurge

This uncertainty can be daunting, but one thing is clear: Foundational knowledge in computer science will be essential, no matter what paths they choose. How can we ensure that all students develop the computing skills and knowledge necessary to thrive in an increasingly technology-driven workforce?

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