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Simplifying Differentiation: Content,...

When explaining to pre-service teachers how to differentiate in the classroom, I usually revert to drawing a simple diagram. It consists of three circles containing the words: content, process, product (I wish I could give proper credit to whoever conceptualized this diagram. While I’ve heard different theories, I’m not quite sure where it originated from).

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The Global Search for Education: Hello...

“We specifically write our content using language that even young children can understand.” — Derek Lo

Why were 600,000 high-paying tech jobs unfilled in 2015 in the United States alone, or is the better question: Is technology developing faster than humans can learn to handle it?

According...

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Geography Awareness Week

 

 
 

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Ideas to Replace Homework in the Early...

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There are many controversial topics in the world of education (assessment, standardized testing, curriculum, inclusion, gender discrimination, and religion), to name a few. I wanted to speak on a topic that I...

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Amazing Turkey Facts! Interactive...

 

November is Thanksgiving time and most of us will be celebrating with a turkey...

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Federal Grant Resources by State Map

There are three main categories of grants:
1.    Government (state and federal)
2.    Foundation
3.    Corporate

Government grants are often federal allocations to school districts, you are entitled to these funds. This does not mean there is no work to be done to claim the funds. There is often a rigorous application process for securing federal pass-through grants that come to you from your state education department. You’d be surprised to know that some grant...

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Around the World in 30 Days – November...

“Education is the key to addressing inequity and racism in society” and if we are not “working in education to combat racism, we are complicit in maintaining inequity and the status quo,” relayed Professor H. Richard Milner, an expert on the topic of race. He also noted that teachers “can struggle with tools to advance...

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Thanksgiving Pilgrim Factoids:...

 
Pilgrim Factoids:
1. Over the...

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The Pilgrims: Ever Wonder What Happened...

Perhaps you will find this resource of interest to use with your students during the Thanksgiving holiday.

Mayflower Barn...

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How to Practically Differentiate (Part...

Let’s be honest. Differentiation in the classroom is not easy. You read a bunch of articles or listen to speakers on the topic and it sounds nice, but implementing differentiation practices amidst the challenges and daily demands of teaching...

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