It’s that time of year when kindergartners proudly march across the stage to receive a certification of completion, enjoy the summer, and look ahead to 1st grade. This transition once represented a ...
Education researchers say happier teachers are more likely to stay and that stability can be good for long-term learning ...
Consider the humble lump of pink Play-Doh. To a parent, it’s a quick toddler playtime activity. But ask an early childhood educator about Play-Doh, and it’s a science experiment, an opportunity for ...
To attend kindergarten in Kansas, you have to be 5 years old by August 31st. That’s pretty much the only rule. But teachers say it helps if kids know a few things before they start school. To attend ...
Two students in Danielle Adler’s kindergarten class at Marcus Hook Elementary School in Marcus Hook, Pa., prepare for an addition problem. Credit: Holly Korbey for The Hechinger Report The Hechinger ...
It seems as though the difficulties of teaching elementary school never end for teachers. Between lesson planning, keeping a group of children together and quiet in the hallways, and dealing with ...
Education Ministry says it will have a more “back to basics” focus. Meanwhile, teachers are concerned about having enough ...
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Editor's note: This story was made free for all readers on Oct. 18, 2024. APPLETON — Kindergarten is a big year. Just ask any 5- or 6-year-old — or their teacher. "Kindergarten is such an important ...
If your child has a summer birthday and has just recently turned five-years-old, you may find they still feel very young to you and wonder if they are truly ready for the big transition to ...