This month on It’s Time for Science, it’s time to talk about the Science of Reading and how FOSS®, The Full Option Science System™ incorporates everyday English Language Arts skills to support student literacy in conjunction with hands-on science learning! Host Tom Racine talks with Leslie Lausten, M. Ed and Dr. Jennifer Slavick, Ed. D., […]
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It’s Time for Science Podcast Episode 15: Implementation Strategies with FOSS®, The Full Option Science System™
This month on It’s Time for Science, it’s time to talk about implementation strategies! Host Tom Racine talks with Nicole Krefting, the Elementary Curriculum Coordinator for Grand Forks Public Schools in North Dakota. Episode Summary Tom and Nicole discuss tips on implementation strategies for a core science curriculum. They talk about the importance of […]
Empowering Curiosity: Implementing a Core Science Curriculum Students Love
The demand for scientific literacy grows each year, and educators are tasked with finding engaging ways to spark curiosity and cultivate understanding among young learners. The core science curriculum is at the foundation of this effort, and the implementation of curricula is a significant task for any school district. At Grand Forks Public Schools […]
5 Ways to Design Inclusive Learning Environments for All Students
It’s a fundamental right that every child should have the same opportunity for a high-quality education and the same chance to learn and thrive in school as their peers—regardless of their capabilities, challenges, family circumstances, language, or ethnicity. For this to happen, the school environment must feel safe and welcoming for all students, which […]
Nature Journaling with Expert John Muir Laws
One warm morning, as I sat on my front porch, I heard an odd, loud, piercing cry. Soon, a medium-sized hawk flew to the top of the house across the street. It was hard to look away, but I decided I had to try to get my camera to capture the moment. Of course, […]
It’s Time for Science Podcast Episode 13: Summer Science at Home – Nature Journaling
This month on It’s Time for Science, it’s time to talk about summer science at home and nature journaling! Host Tom Racine talks with John Muir Laws, a principal innovator in the global nature journaling movement, as well as curriculum specialist and educator Erica Beck Spencer. Episode Summary Tom talks with John Muir Laws […]
It’s Time for Science Podcast Episode 12: Student Engagement with Hands-on Science
This month on It’s Time for Science, we talked about student engagement with a special guest. Host Tom Racine interviewed award-winning science communicator Maynard Okereke, the Hip Hop MD. Episode Summary Tom talks with Maynard about the importance of staying curious and keeping students and ourselves engaged. They discuss why you don’t need to […]
Math Intervention: Celebrating Each Success
Educators know all too well how crucial math skills are for academic success. Yet, for some students, math is a stumbling block that derails learning and erodes confidence. Gaps in foundational math skills can extend beyond just that subject and affect a student’s overall academic performance and self-confidence. This is when high-quality math interventions […]
How to Create and Deliver High-quality Student Interventions
Student interventions are an essential part of any K-12 education system. Each student’s needs are unique, and some students might need additional guidance beyond what they get through whole class instruction. A multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS) or a Response to Intervention program (RTI) ensure that students’ various learning needs are addressed, allowing everyone […]
It’s Time for Science Podcast Episode 11: Social and Emotional Learning
This month on It’s Time for Science, it’s time to talk about social and emotional learning (SEL)! Host Tom Racine interviews Dr. Kenneth Wesson, a consultant on the science of education, learning, and the brain, and Ilyse Opas, Independent Educational Consultant specializing in SEL. Episode Summary Tom begins by discussing with Dr. Wesson what […]
Activate SEL Through Active Science Learning and Investigations
Social emotional learning, or SEL, is an important concept that embraces the emotions of students as a tool in their learning. It has broad implications in a variety of academic subjects, but more importantly, it leads students to develop healthier identities and manage their emotions. That foundation is critical for academic success in everything […]
5 Family and Community Engagement Strategies to Improve Student Outcomes
Strong school-family-community partnerships bring exceptional value to children’s education. A recent book by Karen L. Mapp, a senior lecturer at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, and four other co-collaborators synthesizes the available research to explain who benefits from these partnerships and the many advantages of family and community engagement. Everyone Wins! The Evidence […]
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