It’s no secret, the holidays are challenging!
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“Student success is a shared interest of both school and family.”
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This week's blog post writer, Susanne Leslie, is a Curriculum & Instruction Specialist with Learners Edge. Prior to joining the Edge, Susanne worked as a Parent Educator in Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) with parents of 0-5 year olds which, we think, gives her special insight into the importance of being little. Susanne is the proud parent of two daughters.
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Minnesota is the home of Learners Edge and cold winters. The largest school district in the state closes schools when the wind chill is -40 degrees or the temperature is -25 degrees, and occasionally, the Governor will close all schools. We know how long winter can be when students are stuck inside. They get restless, are full of energy, and may struggle to regulate their behavior. These factors can make teaching and learning challenging.
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My grandmother was a janitor at the Minneapolis Public Library. She loved to read and was happiest when surrounded by books. Every day, our loved-to-read-grandma called my brother and me to see how we were and to gently ask, “What are you reading?” She taught us no matter how the day goes, a book is a friend waiting for you when you get home. Grandma Lucille taught us a love of reading.
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When thinking about homework, teachers find it beneficial to communicate their policy with the families of their students. After recently completing a Learners Edge course, Jennifer Lindsey, a 4th grade teacher from Pennsylvania, reflected on her homework philosophy which includes the purposeful roles teachers and families play.
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