Preschool program uses scarves, songs to teach math  | | (poplasen/NewsCred) | Educators in a preschool program in New Orleans use scarves, dances and songs to help teach young children about algebraic concepts. "We were using elements of patterns, which is the beginning of algebraic thinking for children this age, and also counting, sequential counting, and line order," teacher Nanette Ledet said. WWNO-FM (New Orleans) (6/25)
How to give teachers time to flip instruction  | | (Hero Images/NewsCred) | Schools can give teachers the time, support and resources they need to flip instruction by rethinking professional-development time, two former educators write in this article. Jonathan Bergmann and Aaron Sams -- considered pioneers in the flipped-class movement -- also highlight the role of teacher collaboration in flipped instruction. District Administration magazine online (6/24)
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 | Common Core State Standards lead to course changes at colleges University faculty in Tennessee this summer are learning how entry-level English and math courses need to change to sync up with what incoming freshmen have been learning under Common Core State Standards. Their efforts are part of a trend at colleges in states using the new standards as they prepare for students educated under the common core. Kentucky education officials say, thanks to the new standards, they're already seeing fewer students in need of college remedial courses. The Hechinger Report (6/24) | Joint congressional hearing focuses on student data, privacy Education-technology leaders Mark MacCarthy and Thomas C. Murray recently spoke about the benefits of using student data in schools during a joint congressional hearing. MacCarthy and Murray urged lawmakers to be thoughtful of the benefits of using student data during future discussions of federal legislation on the matter. T.H.E. Journal (6/25) |  | Only the mediocre are always at their best." -- Jean Giraudoux, French diplomat and novelist | | | | Math Education SmartBrief is an aggregation of published news and editorial content from diverse sources. The content of Math Education SmartBrief does not necessarily reflect the position or editorial viewpoint of any particular organization. | Please contact one of our specialists for advertising opportunities, editorial inquiries, job placements, or any other questions.
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