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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Common Core
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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…
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Today’s Modern Educator regularly shares recent news about topics of importance to educators. In this news roundup, we’ve focused on stories about educational technology (EdTech) including how educators are having…
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Elementary Education
Handwriting Improves Learning: Illinois Legislates to Bring Handwriting Back and Other Stories
Today’s Modern Educator regularly shares recent news about topics of importance to educators. In this news roundup, we’ve curated stories about handwriting in education in Illinois, how handwriting improves academic…
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Early Childhood Education
Handwriting Improves Academic Performance; Success Requires Balance of Keyboarding and Handwriting
In 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.…