Sentences with phrase «elementary school discussion»

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In 1951 the nation's scholarship program was opened up to qualifying students who wanted to attend private secondary schools; the government also began providing for children attending all elementary schools a minimal supplementary aid in a form similar to the tuition voucher plans presently under discussion in several American states.

Yesterday I posted a lunch menu from my husband's Houston elementary school, circa 1974, and we had a fun discussion of our own school food memories.

The pamphlet describes a series of school - related programs and discussions for elementary and high school students touching on same - sex marriage that LGBT activists in Massachusetts say are distorted and sensationalized to draw opposition to same - sex marriage.

Kinda reminds me of those discussion questions in elementary school English textbooks.

Those judgment - strengthening experiences are adaptable for students from elementary through high school, but this discussion will focus on students in their early teens — a critical period when their responsiveness to peer and social influences peaks as they strive to create their individual identities.

According to more than 40 studies of elementary, middle, and high school English classrooms, discussion - based practices improve comprehension of the text and critical - thinking skills for students across ethnic backgrounds and socioeconomic contexts (Murphy, Wilkinson, Soter, Hennessey, & Alexander, 2009; Applebee, Langer, Nystrand, Gamoran, 2003).

I love being able to engage them in the kind of rigorous discussions they aren't ready for until around sixth grade, and then I love getting hugs once in a while (in contrast to elementary school kids, who want hugs eight times a day, every day).

Starting in kindergarten and continuing throughout elementary school, students participated in group activities like storytelling, playing games, discussions, paired reading, and role - playing, as well as watching films and doing arts and crafts.

When 4th grade teacher Heather Whitby sat down for a book discussion last week with a group of students at her Bethesda, Md., elementary school, other students read on their own, including two who a year ago might not have been able to do so.

Bringing parents and teachers — and sometimes students — together in a book discussion group has enhanced communication, understanding, and cooperation among parents and staff members at one Illinois elementary school.

This book provides a complete understanding of critical concepts, ready - made discussion questions, and examples of implementation at the elementary school, middle school, and high school levels.

For the next 25 years, Dockterman tested and created dozens of educational programs, among them the award - winning Science Court, an animated television show that aired on ABC Kids that taught the fundamental concepts of elementary and middle school science; the Great Ocean Rescue, a computer application where students face four challenging rescue missions that take them deep into the world's oceans; and Decisions, Decisions, a game that teaches students the complexities of topics like immigration, the constitution, environment, or building a nation through role - playing and informed discussion.

While the document may be helpful for elementary schools, it is targeted at secondary schools and was developed through discussions with middle schools representing 28 states across the nation.

We could have far more focused discussions about Common Core's standards or teacher quality if we distinguished K - 6 / 8 from high school, and elementary / middle school teachers from high school teachers.

Ground Rules for Discussion (PDF): An activity for upper elementary, middle and high school students to help create ground rules that promote a safe and supportive atmosphere where youth feel comfortable and where they perceive that their ideas and feelings are accepted and valued.

The Forest School is launching a micro-school in south metro Atlanta (elementary, middle, and high) that incorporates learner - driven technology, Socratic discussions, hands - on projects, and real - world apprenticeships in an intentionally diverse, character - forging community.

Discussions this week included staffing needs for elementary school intervention and changes in student fees.

Kurt Kurtzhals, an elementary school teacher in Lake Bluff, IL, who participated in the second panel discussion, agreed.

Some laudable elements, but provisions dilute support for principals The American Federation of School Administrators, the National Association of Elementary School Principals, and the National Association of Secondary School Principals — representing school leaders in the nation's 100,000 elementary, middle, and high schools — issued the following statement is in response to the discussion draft by Sen. Lamar Alexander -LSSchool Administrators, the National Association of Elementary School Principals, and the National Association of Secondary School Principals — representing school leaders in the nation's 100,000 elementary, middle, and high schools — issued the following statement is in response to the discussion draft by Sen. Lamar Alexander -LSSchool Principals, and the National Association of Secondary School Principals — representing school leaders in the nation's 100,000 elementary, middle, and high schools — issued the following statement is in response to the discussion draft by Sen. Lamar Alexander -LSSchool Principals — representing school leaders in the nation's 100,000 elementary, middle, and high schools — issued the following statement is in response to the discussion draft by Sen. Lamar Alexander -LSschool leaders in the nation's 100,000 elementary, middle, and high schools — issued the following statement is in response to the discussion draft by Sen. Lamar Alexander -LSB-...]

Jon Star, a Harvard education professor, said he thinks most high school math educators across the country have not changed their teaching practices according to the Common Core in the same way that elementary teachers have done, such as by leading discussions about math and facilitating group projects.

That's the subject up for discussion in an elementary - school classroom on Astor Place, as Rhee sits facing a room full of worried public - school teachers.

We ask students to prepare a short slide show when they introduce a hands - on activity or lead a discussion with their college peers or elementary children (during our elementary school field experience component).

The lack of discussion regarding academic performance by elementary school representatives is concerning because parents, who attend school choice events to gather information about various prospective schools, leave without even a basic understanding of the academic performance of these schools.

After some discussion and debate, the students decided that pairs of 7th graders would serve as mentors to elementary school classes twice a week during recess time.

As Montalvin teachers use inquiry to systematically deepen their understanding of core instructional routines such as math problem solving or academic discussion, their principal has collected data to better understand how to support K / 1 student independence and problem solving in the lunchroom — a pervasive dilemma for elementary school leaders.

[22] Central to our discussion is the fact that, at the elementary school level, a lack of common support is more likely to occur in comparisons between teachers working in different schools than in comparisons between teachers working in the same school.

For discussions with elementary school principals, you can share our companion piece (pdf) which surveyed more than 200 elementary school principals and found similar positive experience with breakfast after the bell.

Anna Collins Trest, director of the South Mississippi Writing Project, finds she can lead upper elementary school students to better understand the concept of «reflection» if she anchors the discussion in the concrete and helps students establish categories for their reflective responses.

The discussion is a continuation of last year's luncheon and discussion, SAYL officials said, during which several San Antonio school superintendents said more effective early literacy programs are needed in order to address reading deficiencies among elementary school children.

That is not surprising given how little financial discussion there is between parents and children and how few elementary or high schools offer classes in financial literacy.

The Louisiana bill calls for, «an environment within public elementary and secondary schools that promotes critical thinking skills, logical analysis, and open and objective discussion of scientific theories being studied including... global warming...» The bill also calls for «instructional materials to help students understand, analyze, critique, and review scientific theories in an objective manner.»

Scott has become a larger presence in Ontario through his volunteer efforts that include assisting elementary school mock trials and as a panelist for many criminal justice related discussions.

Instructed more than 10 elementary school students through lectures, discussions, group activities and demonstrations.

Its core program element is discussions in local community centers or elementary schools, though written materials are also available.