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Why Don’t Early Childhood Programs Have Access to Substitute Teachers?

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As teacher shortages have become more severe in early learning settings since the pandemic, previous workarounds to staffing holes have become less reliable. Most professionals have access to sick leave and other paid time off; they are also, importantly, empowered to take that leave when they need it.

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Thanksgiving Activities That Keep You in Charge of Learning

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As a result, I’ve come up with fun ways to support learning while students power through the last few days of school. Using these seven suggestions, you can make sure the learning continues even as Thanksgiving pulls their attention away. You can find her resources at Structured Learning. I’ve been there often.

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What is a Virtual HS?

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Geographic Reach : Students from urban, suburban, and rural areas are enrolling in virtual high schools, with significant growth in rural areas where access to advanced courses may be limited. Instruction Methods : These schools use a mix of synchronous (live, real-time instruction) and asynchronous (pre-recorded, self-paced) learning models.

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How to Teach Kids to Code: Strategies for Every Stage of Learning

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Felinne Hermans : Discover the Hedy programming language, a free tool accessible in 50 languages. Learn more at www.coolcatteacher.com/e847 Dr. Marina Umaschi Bers : Learn seven key strategies for introducing coding in early childhood. Full episode at www.coolcatteacher.com/e871 Episode Highlights 1.

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Be a Quick Learner: 6 Tips to Learn Any Language Faster

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Learning a language is a long process, often filled with ups and downs. The Ask a Tech Teacher team has these six tips to help you learn any language faster: Be a Quick Learner: 6 Tips to Learn Any Language Faster Learning a new language may be overwhelming, but it can also be enjoyable and rewarding when you apply the right strategies.

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Teachers Say Parental Engagement Can Make or Break Efforts to Close Learning Gaps

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The recent unveiling of national reading and math scores revealed some disheartening trends about learning recovery with the collective main headline: Students Are Doing Worse Than Before the Pandemic Started. We know there's a gap in access, especially for families at home, she says. Parsing education data into snack-sized servings.

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Tips for Supporting Students With Special Needs Using Technology

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By engaging students in selecting personalized tools, you empower them to take charge of their learning journey. Understand Individual Needs Understanding the unique needs of each student with special needs is the first step in effectively using technology to support their learning.