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Distance learning while respecting students’ home lives

Right now school work must take place at home, so it is the job of educators to figure out the best way to both reach and teach students while respecting their home lives.

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5 pragmatic practices for educator self-care

Before educators can support students, they have to nurture themselves.

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How skill, will and thrill converge to help shape successful readers

Using a model that tackles reading challenges from three different angles, teachers whether at home or in the classroom can help grow more successful readers at all educational levels.

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How to get students interested in coding

You don’t need a computer science degree to get your students onboard with coding and STEM. Here are five steps to success that all teachers can use.

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What the coronavirus is revealing to parents about edtech

Parents are more invested than ever in what their children are learning out of pure necessity. So, how can edtech providers make the most of this moment in time to improve their own offerings?

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5 ways to get the most out of an online ELA curriculum

Giving students a choice in what they read and write is the motivational key that unlocks student learning. How can educators best use online ELA curriculum for student engagement?

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Using web-based video resources for remote learning

When using web-based resources in a home learning environment, find materials that specialize in producing real-world experiences for students and provide teachers and parents with additional enrichment activities.

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Staying connected to students and families during COVID-19

The technology director of a district located on a military base in Texas shares how a variety of technology tools help him meet the social-emotional needs of students and parents during COVID-19.

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Taking computer coding curriculums to new K-12 levels

Here are four ways to extract the biggest benefits from a computer coding platform, competitions and curriculum.

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Vocabulary instruction: 3 strategies for improvement

Traditional vocabulary instruction relies heavily on rote memorization. This type of passive learning is not as effective as activities where students are more engaged and able translate their classroom learning into real world contexts.

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A support system for student mental health

A multi-tiered system of support focused on mental health, social-emotional development and future readiness is helping students grow and succeed at this California school district.

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Using learning management systems to manage remote learning

Learning Management Systems and remote learning can work hand-in-hand to provide richer experiences for students and educators.

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Remote learning: What we’ve learned during the transition

In some cases, students are more engaged and focused during remote sessions than they sometimes are during the in-person classes. While some of this may be due to the novelty of remote learning, this technology can play a strong role moving forward.

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Digital learning in a rural district

Virtual learning has long been the norm for this small, rural district in the Navajo nation. Four strategies it uses to make sure students are successful.

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Online teaching: 5 keys for effectiveness

While there is a steep learning curve to master virtual teaching and learning, the most impactful instructional skills are accessible to all teachers. Here are five keys to teaching effectively in an online course environment.

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This district’s website is the community’s homepage

In rural Texas, connecting with students and parents goes beyond homework and announcements. How the Dawson ISD keeps its community connected through its website

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5 ways districts can help struggling students

How school districts can take a proactive approach to addressing the crisis in adolescent mental health.

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The power of audio recording for early language learners

While emergent writing is a critical piece of every learner’s development, audio recording can boost storytelling and perspective for young learners.

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Free resources for educators during the coronavirus pandemic

A collection of tools, tips and guides to help educators weather instruction during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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4 ways to bring coding into any classroom

Coding isn’t just for the computer-science classroom anymore. How you can get started now.

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To build early learning, we must build communities

Helping families understand how to best be their children’s first teacher requires broad, consistent, and meaningful community outreach.

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Put students in control with math-rich environments

Math is about more than just finding the correct answer. A math coach shares the power of creating safe spaces for students to struggle, fail, and ultimately succeed.

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Connecting STEM and ethics

An edtech CEO sounds off on bridging STEM learning with teaching about values and social responsibility.

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Why STEM training boosts instruction for every subject

STEM is about implementing rigorous instructional strategies that can be applied in any content area. Here are a few actions to implemented to establish a STEM culture and support effective teaching in every subject.

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Trends in K-12 instructional materials purchasing

What were the buying trends that emerged for instructional materials in 2019?

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Teaching a maker mindset through STEM

Guided by the concepts of solution diversity, bounded autonomy, social-emotional learning, and the value of reflection, two educators use hands-on activities to teach students essential skills.

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Seen, heard and learned at TCEA 2020

From the explosion of esports to overhauling teacher professional development, highlights from this year’s TCEA Convention and Exposition.

Finding opportunity with an online MBA

New online advanced degree courses offered by the top schools in the country provide access to top-flight instruction and project-based learning, at the student's pace.