Turning Pages Together: Celebrating National Family Literacy Day

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There are many little ways to enlarge your child’s world. Love of books is the best of all. Jacqueline Kennedy Jacqueline Kennedy’s timeless wisdom reminds us that within the pages of a book lies a magical journey, a key to unlocking vast landscapes of imagination and knowledge. National Family Literacy Day, observed annually on November … read more »


The Science of Reading Is For All Students

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What is the Science of Reading? The Science of Reading refers to years of research in many fields, including brain science, that indicate effective strategies for teaching students to read. It is not a singular program, a simple recipe for teaching reading or phonics. And it is for every student, regardless of age or grade! … read more »


Teaching Economics in Any Classroom: Using EconEdLink to Engage Students of All Ages

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The 1929 stock market crash and the Great Depression forever highlighted the importance of understanding economics and intelligent financial decision-making. Today’s students grow up in a world of complex financial systems that demands teaching economic literacy as a crucial life skill.  EconEdLink (reviewed here) shares many teacher-created lessons, activities, and multimedia resources to teach economics … read more »


Celebrating Global Diversity Month

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“We are all different, which is great because we are all unique. Without diversity, life would be very boring.” – Catherine Pulsifer October is Global Diversity Month, a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the different types of cultures, backgrounds, and experiences that make up our school communities. As educators, we have an opportunity to foster an … read more »


Tech Tool of the Month: TEACHFLIX – Part 2

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In Part 1 of this blog, we introduced you to TEACHFLIX and discussed applying the SAMR Model and the Triple E Framework to using it in your instruction. Today’s post offers detailed instructions for using this tool and shares classroom use ideas. TEACHFLIX: When you arrive at TEACHFLIX, you don’t need a registration to view … read more »