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Early education

How reading about elephants improves early math skills

Introducing pre-K children to words and concepts such as more, most, same, similar, different, few and less is key to developing foundational math skills.

House panel questions Cardona on ED budget request, priorities

Several GOP members of the panel questioned Cardona about whether the inclusion of the 1619 Project meant ED was endorsing a “controversial” revision of American history.

How districts can maximize once-in-a-generation federal funding

District leaders, school boards, and local elected officials must show the courage and principled leadership to spend the federal dollars wisely and ensure transparency.
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How math games help level early learning variability

Students in Moises Vargas’ pre-K class in Harlingen Consolidated ISD display math skills they might not have developed until later in elementary school.

The summer puzzle: Summer plans to date are lacking in key areas

Many school districts have put out little information about 2021 summer learning and enrichment plans. Moreover, many of the plans released are missing high-leverage strategies like tutoring, assessment data, and clear communication plans.

3 keys for success as ‘kindergarten bubble’ looms

Districts reported lower kindergarten enrollment in 2020-21, which means returning students could alter the traditional makeup of the early grades this fall.
Mon Apr 19th, 2021

4 ideas for enriching and re-engaging learners through recovery

Some leaders will blend assessment with curriculum to better personalize instruction in summer and fall 2021.

Tue Apr 13th, 2021

4 steps power high dosage tutoring in early literacy

High-dosage tutoring for early literacy does not necessarily mean devoting long periods of one-on-one time to each student, each day.
Thu Apr 8th, 2021

Community IS curriculum: Building the connection between SEL and academics

As we reopened our doors to teachers and students, beyond health and safety protocols, we focused on building the sense of resilience that children need to recover from the upheavals of the past year.
Wed Apr 7th, 2021

5 ideas for in-person early literacy interventions

For many young students in the early stages of literacy, the interruption in learning brought by the pandemic has resulted in a need to go back to basics.
Tue Apr 6th, 2021

4 challenging words preschoolers learned from audiobooks

Interactive, audio-enhanced storybooks have proven effective at boosting vocabulary and better preparing a vulnerable population for elementary school, researchers say.

Mon Apr 5th, 2021