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Six Positive Messages for School and Program Leaders
...experience turned out. The first six weeks are an important time to establish the environment in which your learning community will operate for the coming year, not only for...
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Educating the Whole Child: Language Development
...of judgment builds fluency and helps children become effective communicators throughout their lives. Language-Rich Interactions and Materials In a whole-child environment, teachers are role models for open communication and...
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What Is Transitional Kindergarten?
...(6 hours) program. That said, California’s new Expanded Learning Opportunities Program requires local schools to offer a 9-hour school day that includes before- and after-school activities for transitional kindergarten through...
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Dear New Teachers: 12 Must-Read Blog Posts to Start Your Career Off Right
...who are like the friend who recently wrote me—people who love the people who are becoming new teachers!). We also offer a set of free resources to support new teachers....
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The Boston Pre-K Study: A Strong Case for Preschool Gets Stronger
...definition of high-quality pre-K. The Boston Public Schools Department of Early Childhood2 provides this definition of high-quality. “All pre-k teachers have a degree in early childhood education and are prepared...
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Every Teacher Deserves a Champion
...hours or less in total, results in non-significant effect on student learning. Research (and common sense!) suggests that the most effective professional development for teachers incorporates five essential elements. The...
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5 Ways to Mitigate Learning Loss in K–3
For anyone who works in education, the concept of “learning loss” is not a new one. But what was once most often discussed in terms of the “summer slide” between...
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The Creative Curriculum Cloud: Updates for Back-to-School 2023
...to all curricular resources, including new content as it is made available, such as new studies, new investigations, new daily resources, or new digital children’s books. Full editing capabilities mean...
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Exploring the Whole-Child Approach to Education
...to continue their learning. Aside from promoting deep learning, meaningful and exciting experiences can also reduce challenging classroom behaviors. Research-Backed, Teacher-Approved A whole-child approach doesn’t just make sense. It’s...