Wis. district uses after-school program to boost math, reading skills

Wis. district uses after-school program to boost math, reading skills | High-tech tools to help engage students in lessons | NYC workshop allows teens to help solve real-world problems Created for sittishon.whungsinsujarit.comtit@blogger.com |  Web Version   Advertisement   August 28, 2014 CONNECT WITH SMARTBRIEF        SIGN UP | FORWARD | ARCHIVE | ADVERTISE Teaching & Learning Advertisement Wis. district uses after-school program to boost math, reading skills (byillustration) An after-school program in a Wisconsin district uses such activities as sewing and cooking games to boost elementary students' math and reading skills. The Community Learning Center -- funded by a state grant -- recently received funding that will support the program for five more years. WiscNews.com/Reedsburg Times-Press (8/27) Share:    High-tech tools to help engage students in lessons Sheree Schulson, a second- and third-grade teacher in Florida, writes in this commentary about a number of Web applications she is using to motivate and engage students in classroom lessons. One of these apps is Voice Thread, which allows students to add audio or text elements to videos and photos. eSchool News (free registration) (8/25) Share:    ADVERTISEMENT   "Provides a clear picture of various ways to set up math workshop in the primary grades" (Snapshots of Mrs. V). Math Exchanges shows you how to foster rich small-group discussions and help students construct new meaning and understanding as they establish themselves as mathematicians. Preview Chapter 1: Creating Space for Math Workshop. Curriculum NYC workshop allows teens to help solve real-world problems New York City high-schoolers participating in a summer science, technology, engineering and math program tackled real-world issues, such as global health. Student projects included the development of LED lighting for rural villages and an anti-malaria mosquito repellent. Daily News (New York) (8/26) Share:  Other News Just Have a Ball program to issue 6,000 balls to Miss. students The Sun Herald (Biloxi-Gulfport, Miss.) (8/27) Share:  Standards La. governor claims common core is unconstitutional A lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education filed by Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal alleges that the federal government's involvement in Common Core State Standards is unconstitutional. At issue, according to Jindal, is that states are being forced to adopt the standards if they want access to federal grants and waivers. The Christian Science Monitor (8/27), The Washington Post (tiered subscription model) (8/27) Share:  STEM Job market demands help boost interest in CTE Career and technical education is regaining support among educators, government officials and employers as more high-school graduates turn "shop class" into jobs. Federal funding for such programs increased this year for the first time in a decade. Bloomberg (8/25) Share:  Policy & Legislation Dropping state tests could lead to consequences for Fla. districts Some Florida school districts are considering sending a message to state lawmakers by opting out of state tests. Florida Department of Education spokesman Joe Follick said the move hasn't been tried before and could result in the state withholding funding, including grants and lottery money. StateImpact/Florida (8/26) Share:  Other News Tenn. revamps social studies tests to boost rigor Chalkbeat/Tennessee (8/27) Share:  Editor's Note Calling all connected educators Join the free Connected Teaching and Learning Community on edWeb.net sponsored by SmartBrief. Members have access to free webinars, resources, online discussions and more to help connect with peers and collaborate on best practices for today's classroom. Share:  SmartQuote Believe you can and you're halfway there." -- Theodore Roosevelt, 26th U.S. president Share:  Learn more -> SmartBrief Education on Twitter | Education SmartBlog | More on Educational Leadership | More on Post-Secondary Education 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. Subscriber Tools Please contact one of our specialists for advertising opportunities, editorial inquiries, job placements, or any other questions.   Editor:  Melissa Greenwood Contributing Editor:  Candace Chellew Advertising:  Caliann Mitoulis     SIGN UP   SHARE   ADVERTISE   SEND FEEDBACK Update Profile | Change e-mail address | Unsubscribe |  Archive | Web version (print friendly) Download the SmartBrief App  iTunes / Android   Mailing Address: SmartBrief, Inc.®, 555 11th ST NW, Suite 600, Washington, DC 20004 © 1999-2014 SmartBrief, Inc.® Privacy policy |  Legal Information