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19 Clever Ways To Add Water Bottle Holders to Student Desks

[ad_1] Water fountains or “bubblers” are becoming as antiquated as the people who used them (cough, cough, parents and teachers). Water bottles are a pretty standard school supply these days, but they can cause problems in the classroom—condensation rings, puddles, and worse. No one wants a new Chromebook ruined by a spill from a nearby …

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Summer Reading Contest, Week 7: What Got Your Attention in The Times This Week?

[ad_1] Update, July 28: You can submit your response for Week 8 here. Welcome to Week Seven of our 14th Annual Summer Reading Contest. This contest is open to students 13-19 from anywhere in the world. To participate, submit a response by 9 a.m. Eastern on July 28 that answers the questions “What got your …

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28 Activities for the First Day of School To Start the School Year Off Right

[ad_1] The first day of school can come with lots of excitement and, often, a bit of the jitters. It’s the start of a fresh academic year with new challenges and loads of learning opportunities. It’s also time to meet new people, make new friends, and learn different perspectives. These first-day-of-school activities will help you …

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What Is Math Intervention? A Guide for Educators and Families

[ad_1] Math intervention is instruction to help students who need extra support to master important math concepts. This could be supporting students who are two or three grade levels behind, or to address foundational math concepts. When it comes to intervention, what each student needs will be unique. One student may be working on fact …

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I Pumped at School and Had No Idea My Rights Were Being Violated

[ad_1] Let me preface this article on a can-be-contentious topic by saying this: Everything about feeding and taking care of a baby is hard, full stop. Formula feeding is hard. Exclusive pumping is hard. Breastfeeding is hard. It’s even harder when people become militant that one way is better, more righteous, harder, more sacrificial, or …

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