K12 school districts across the country are navigating uncharted territory this academic year. The shift to remote learning in the spring of 2020 saw the rapid adoption of online learning…
Elementary Education
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Loudoun County Public Schools Uses Data to Enable Success for Distance Learners
Virginia’s Loudoun County might be one of the most technology-rich counties in the United States, but not all parts of the county have access to broadband. To combat this, Loudoun…
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Elementary Education
CARES Act Emergency Funds Offer K-12 Institutions Chance to Upgrade Tech, Plan for Future
The CARES Act continues to be in the headlines as extensions and modifications aimed at alleviating the impacts of unemployment and work-at-home orders are made by legislators. Early on, many…
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Three Ways to Improve Research Meetings, Presentations, and Colloquia
by Jenna Sindleby Jenna SindleEditor’s Note: This article was originally published on Modern Marketing Today and explains the benefits of implementing “huddles” which increases concentration among team members while embracing the power of video…
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Elementary Education
Georgia Teacher of the Year Offers Advice for Empowering Students
by Jackie Davisby Jackie DavisAllison Kerley Townsend, a third-grade teacher at Barnwell Elementary School in Fulton County, Georgia took the stage this week at the Personalized Learning Summit begin held in Atlanta. Townsend was…
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Elementary Education
Handwriting Without Tears Helps 72-year Old Write Name for First Time
by Jackie Davisby Jackie DavisOur recent series of articles have centered on handwriting and the benefits that it brings to students. From helping build reading skills to calming nerves, writing helps people life a…
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Elementary Education
From Great Principals to Stellar Handwriting Instructors, Giving Thanks for Excellent Educational Experiences
This is a week to be thankful for so many things, including our educators. From principals to occupational therapists to handwriting instructors, these men and women put children first and…
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Elementary Education
Building Handwriting Skills for Life – From Academic Success to Mental Health Writing is an Essential Skill
by Jackie Davisby Jackie DavisHandwriting is first taught in Pre-K and Elementary school not just so students can learn to form letters and then words, but as a foundation for long-term educational success. In…
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Elementary Education
Without Explicit Handwriting Instruction Students Struggle with Literacy – Impacting High School Graduation Rates
by Jackie Davisby Jackie DavisMany of us write only out of necessity. From sticky note reminders at work to a thank you note to family, handwriting seems like a thing of the past thanks…
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Elementary Education
What Happened to Handwriting Education? In 45 States it is not Required.
by Jackie Davisby Jackie DavisThe Common Core. Whether you love it or hate it, you’ve surely heard a lot about it, but what really is it? Common Core sets academic standards in mathematics and…