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First graders need a chance to explain their math thinking

Research shows that young children build stronger math understanding when it connects to their everyday lives.

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A District Leader’s Guide to Navigating Productive, Healthy Student Screen Time

States have introduced legislation aimed at regulating (or flat-out blocking) the way students use devices during the school day, you are being asked to respond in real time, often without clear guidance.

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Don’t forget nature’s classroom

Outdoor learning environments support skills that are difficult to cultivate through traditional classroom instruction alone.

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Digital detox: Reducing screen time creates space to build literacy skills

In a digital world, handwriting remains an essential way young children build the physical and cognitive foundations for literacy.

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Teacher training needs more community and less compliance

Professional learning, like teaching itself, flourishes through relationships built on trust.

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