Name: Elizabeth F. School: Alexandria City Public Schools (VA) Years Teaching: 3-4 years Specialty: English/ Language Arts, Science, Mathematics, Social Sciences Congratulations to Elizabeth F., our Stellar Educator of the Week! Elizabeth is a 5th Grade Dual Language teacher. She was nominated by one of her peers, who believes she is well deserving of this […]
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The Stellar Educator of the Week: Cecily P.
Name: Cecily P. School: Canyon Rim Academy Charter School – Utah Years Teaching: 10+ years Specialty: English/ Language Arts, Science, Mathematics, Social Studies Congratulations to Cecily P., our Stellar Educator of the Week! Cecily was nominated by a colleague, and we agree that her awesomeness should be recognized! Here’s what her co-worker had to say […]
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What are the 3 Shifts in Common Core in ELA/Literacy ?
There are few words in the field of education that can evoke the range of emotions that the words common core can. When those words are mentioned there are people who literally balk at the thought of changing, revising, and revamping standards while others nervously peer over the educational reform landscape, scared to say anything […]
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Procedures versus Concepts: A Mathematical Dilemma
There have been a lot of articles lately debating procedural teaching and concepts-based teaching in the classroom. As an elementary school teacher, this topic is of particular interest as mathematical reform models are sweeping through our curriculum. Whether you are a Common Core Standards state or, as in Virginia, simply “aligned” with Common Core, mathematical […]
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{Ask A Teacher} Help! I Want to Use Social Media In My Classroom!
Are you an educator or parent who has a burning question that only a “seasoned teacher” would know the answer to? If so, look no further than “Ask a Teacher”! Every week we highlight one reader’s question and answer it on our site. If you’d like your question answered email us at info@theeducatorsroom.com! Question: I’m […]