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Donora, Pennsylvania, once housed a thriving steel mill that stretched for about four miles, though that factory closed more than 50 years ago. Today, the town of about 5,000 people has no gas station, no bank and no grocery store. And just a few years ago its only school closed. The shuttering of that school was particularly tough for a community that has been in decline for decades.
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Early childhood education is crucial for a child’s development. Establishing a strong foundation through Pre-K writing activities lays the groundwork for essential skills that greatly contribute to a child’s future academic success. By engaging in these activities during the pre-K years, children develop crucial abilities that pave the way for their educational journey.
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As NBCT Marilyn Pryle concludes her series on key questions to help students become critical readers, she considers how to help them pry open any text and name what they see. What in this content is meant to grab attention and evoke emotion? Why do you react the way you do? The post What About This Text Influences My Reaction? first appeared on MiddleWeb.
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In reply to Gwana Thompson. Wonderful observations, Gwana! Spot on! In fact, those are the new “must have” skills that employers are looking for in applicants and current employees.
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