Working out – such a dreaded phrase to hear as we hit late January and watch our resolutions wither and die – but we aren’t talking about hitting the gym,…
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With Signature Usage on the Decline, What Does This Mean for Handwriting?
by Jackie Davis December 4, 2018When was the last time you wrote something by hand. For many of us, the only time we put pen to paper is when we’re asked to sign a document,…
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Early Childhood Education News: ‘Jump’-Starting Education Sets Foundation for Success
by Margaret Brown September 13, 2018In this news roundup, Today’s Modern Educator takes a look at early childhood education. Stories include a Northern Virginia nonprofit’s finding that children who are jumping by age three are…
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In the Heat of the Summer, Educators are Focused on Professional Development
by Jackie Davis August 1, 2018Sunburns, cookouts, and reading lists mean one thing – summer is in full swing. While teachers are enjoying their much deserved time off, they also can utilize this time to…
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Early Childhood EducationFeatured
Handwriting Improves Academic Performance; Success Requires Balance of Keyboarding and Handwriting
by Margaret Brown July 12, 2018In 2012, the Common Core Curriculum did away with handwriting instruction in American schools, but just six years later, it is back in the curriculum in at least 15 states.…
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Early Childhood Education
Professional Development: It Might be Summer, but Teachers are Hard at Work Building Skills
by Margaret Brown July 10, 2018Today’s Modern Educator curates news about a variety of education-related topics. In this roundup we share news about professional development for educators from how Toledo Public Schools will be using…
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The ISTE, International Society for Technology in Education, conference titled The Epicenter of Edtech, came to a close yesterday. The four-day conference was packed with inspirational speakers, innovative educators, and…
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Early Childhood Education
Get a Grip: Laying the Foundations of Handwriting Success
by Ryan Schradin June 14, 2018Laying the foundations of handwriting success is one of the most important parts of early childhood education. But how do you ensure that you’re teaching early learners to grip a…
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Early Childhood Education
Rumors of the Demise of Cursive are Greatly Exaggerated
by Jenna Sindle June 7, 2018While we might think the angst over the demise of cursive in our schools and society is a relatively new phenomenon, the same fears have been around for the better…
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Early Childhood Education
The Five Features of a Learning Environment Designed to Support Early Childhood Learning
by Ryan Schradin May 10, 2018There is an increasing of body of evidence from classroom teachers and educational researchers that early childhood learning is not a linear experience, but instead highly interrelated. While there’s a…
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