Parental Involvement
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Why stories matter for children’s learning
Peggy Albers, Georgia State University Ever wondered why boys and girls choose particular toys, particular colors and particular stories? Why is it that girls ... -
In kids, even low lead levels can cause lasting harm
Robert L. Fischer, Case Western Reserve University and Elizabeth Anthony, Case Western Reserve University The recent firestorm over lead exposure from drinking water in ... -
Cops in Washington believe that preschool leads to crime prevention
According tdn.com, police officers in Cowlitz County in Washington believe that by expanding preschool may help reduce or prevent crime. Cops were visiting schools ... -
How to use safe and private messaging for your school community
**The Edvocate is pleased to publish guest posts as way to fuel important conversations surrounding P-20 education in America. The opinions contained within guest ... -
How schools can help immigrant children to thrive
Jan Germen Janmaat, UCL Institute of Education In view of the large influx of refugees from Syria and the growing concern about their integration ... -
Hard Evidence: at what age are children ready for school?
David Whitebread, University of Cambridge When are children “ready” for school? There is much debate about when the transition between play-based pre-school and the ... -
School metal detectors reduce weapon carrying but not fear
Paul Hirschfield, Rutgers University The recent horrifying spectacle of a disturbed student fatally stabbing his teacher in front of his classmates in Leeds has ... -
The Crucial Role of Parental Involvement
By Matthew Lynch It is beyond any doubt that low-performing schools would benefit from developing strong parent-school partnerships. However, it is not always easy ... -
Hands-on chemistry comes home
Science is one of those topics that just has to be experienced to be understood. When I was a public elementary school teacher, I ... -
Teaching Kids about Standing up for the Underdog
By Annie Fox **Editor’s note – These tips are applicable to teachers too, as educators face the challenges of teaching kindness in K-12 classrooms** ...
