Camara, N. J. (2019, July 11). No Name Is So “Hard” to Say That You Can’t Learn It. Retrieved September 11, 2019.
It’s time to change the conversation around ‘difficult’ names.
September 12, 2019
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Simmons-Duffin, S. (2019, September 9). Positive Childhood Experiences May Buffer Against Health Effects Of Adverse Ones. Retrieved September 11, 2019.
Children who endure adverse experiences often suffer negative long-term consequences. New research from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health found that positive relationships in
September 11, 2019
Rebora, A. (2019, September). Research Alert / Putting Out the Welcome Mat. Retrieved September 4, 2019.
A tip for teachers new and experienced: Never underestimate the power of a good classroom-greeting routine.
September 11, 2019
Gardner, M. (2019, August 21). The Benefits of Sharing Our Planning With Students. Retrieved September 4, 2019.
Explaining the intentions behind a lesson plan can boost engagement and help students get back on track when something isn’t working.
September 11, 2019
Bruyere, J. (2019, August 7). Student Voice and Choice in the Early Elementary Grades. Retrieved September 4, 2019.
A look at how a second-grade teacher gave her students some control over the classroom jobs list to bolster their sense of autonomy.
September 11, 2019
Harvard University. (2019). What Are ACEs? And How Do They Relate to Toxic Stress? Retrieved September 4, 2019.
Find about more about adverse childhood experiences and how they relate to toxic stress.
September 4, 2019
Endres, S. (2019, August 23). ‘Book fairy’ bikes around Pardeeville sharing books with children. Retrieved August 28, 2019.
An elementary-school principal in Wisconsin spent the summer using her adult tricycle to distribute more than 1,000 free books to children, earning her the nickname
August 28, 2019
Sparks, S. D. (2017, May 8). Student Absenteeism: Three Studies to Know. Retrieved August 26, 2019.
For improving achievement, boosting student attendance seems like the lowest of the low-hanging fruit: If you can’t get the kids to school, nothing else you
August 26, 2019
Moses, L. (2019, March). Deepening Independence in the Reading Workshop. Retrieved July 26, 2019.
Independent learning experiences make up more than half of elementary students’ educational reading life. Providing clear, scaffolded instruction and ongoing assessment can help make these
July 29, 2019
Orr, J. (2019, July 25). Creating a Classroom Library Together. Retrieved July 26, 2019.
The time and effort you and your students put into creating your classroom library pays off throughout the year.
July 29, 2019
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