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Students & Educators

Jen SabourinAugust 12, 2019 0

SummerSTEM 2019: Data is all the Buzz!

We’ve been hosting SummerSTEM teachers for 5 years now and it just keeps getting better and better. This year, our focus was on data, which is central to SAS’s mission and also an important component of project-based learning (PBL). If you’re not familiar, the SummerSTEM program is led by Wake

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Students & Educators

Ralph MooreMarch 15, 2019 0

Teacher Institute Q & A: Jessica Tufillaro

What did you expect going into the Teacher Institute? How was your experience the same/different from your expectations? Going into the Teacher Institute I expected to be in way over my head! I thought there was no way I could rise to the bar and wasn’t sure just why I

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Students & Educators

Ralph MooreMarch 12, 2019 0

Teacher Institute Q & A: Amber Bruner

What did you expect going into the Teacher Institute? How was your experience the same/different from your expectations? I went into the summer expecting to share my ideas for Curriculum Pathways resources that would benefit preschool and students with special needs. In reality, I shared those ideas, but also so

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Students & Educators

Ralph MooreMarch 7, 2019 0

Teacher Institute Q & A: David Kaufmann

What did you expect going into the Teacher Institute? How did your experience compare with your expectations? With my background in coding, I expected to be doing a decent amount of work with CodeSnaps (which I did), but my summer was so much more than that. Attending an EdCamp for

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Students & Educators

Michael Robbins

Ralph MooreMarch 4, 2019 0

Teacher Institute Q & A: Michael Robbins

What did you expect going into the Teacher Institute? How did your experience compare with your expectations? I had some idea of the experience based on reading the blog posts from the previous alumni, but to the extent of just working with and evaluating the products already made by Curriculum

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Students & Educators

Ralph MooreMarch 1, 2019 0

Teacher Institute Q & A: Kortney Nichols

What did you expect going into the Teacher Institute? How did your experience compare with your expectations? To be honest, I really didn’t know what to expect. Mostly, I thought we would be doing more work interacting with current Curriculum Pathways apps and resources to become familiar with them –

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Students & Educators

Lucy KosturkoFebruary 28, 2019 0

Summer Teacher Institute 2019

APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 7, 2019, at 11:59 pm EST. We at Curriculum Pathways are excited to announce the fourth Teacher Institute (June 19-August 9)! The application is open and ready for your submission. The deadline for applications is April 7, 2019, at 11:59 pm EST. We always say "in-service teachers are our number-one source for

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Students & Educators

Lucy KosturkoFebruary 28, 2019 0

What makes a good Teacher Institute application? 4 tips from the experts.

The application for our 2019 Summer Teacher Institute is now open! The application consists of three parts: a series of written responses, a 3-minute video submission, and the creation of your own Crio lesson. Want to make your application stand out? Here are four tips from our Institute alumni. 1.

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Students & Educators

Gaby MatalonOctober 31, 2018 0

Curriculum Pathways: The Intern's Tale

As an intern for Curriculum Pathways this last summer, I have spent my days learning about the resources from the inside out. As I settled in, I became familiar with the nuts and bolts of the Curriculum Pathways process: who makes the resources, how we code our lessons, and what

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Students & Educators

Terry HardisonSeptember 4, 2018 0

Getting Started with the Writing Reviser Add-in for Microsoft Word

Let’s face it: teaching students to write well is a remarkably complex task. Whether they’re explicating an Emily Dickinson poem or reporting lab results for a science class, student writers must express themselves clearly and forcefully—and that usually involves revision. As James Baldwin knew, rewriting is both painful and

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Students & Educators

Michael Robbins

Michael RobbinsAugust 16, 2018 0

Using Crio to Support Professional Learning Communities

In medieval Europe, individuals who practiced a craft often joined a guild. Within a guild, devoted craftspeople provided support for each other, discussed best practices, and set the standard for the products given to consumers. Today, teachers promote their craft more extensively -- in professional learning communities (PLCs). How can teachers

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Students & Educators

Amber BrunerAugust 7, 2018 0

Using Digital Resources to Support Social-Emotional Development

Ask anyone what subjects are taught in school. The list is predictable: some combination of reading, writing, math, social studies, and science, along with fine arts, physical education, and perhaps technology. It's rare for someone to mention social-emotional skills (SEL). But, if you ask a kindergarten teacher what skills their

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Students & Educators

Ada LopezJuly 17, 2018 0

Student-led Conferences in Four Easy Steps

Open communication between school and home is essential to student learning. Traditionally, a parent-teacher conference is scheduled between report cards to provide parents with updates on their child’s progress. But the focus and the work is on the parents and the teacher. How do we shift the focus to the

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Students & Educators

Tim McBrideFebruary 26, 2018 0

Teacher Institute Q & A: Garrett Pederson

How has the experience at the institute changed your teaching? I now realize the importance of students exploring concepts on their own so that they develop their own understanding. Teaching is not merely transferring knowledge to my students, but giving them prompts and tools to help them reach their

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Students & Educators

Tim McBrideFebruary 22, 2018 0

Teacher Institute Q&A: Ashley Snider

How has the experience at the institute changed your teaching? I used to be reluctant to rely on—or take risks with—technology. I now operate a paperless classroom and am constantly seeking new ways to engage my students with real-world-relevant skills and technology. What new skills did you acquire at

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Students & Educators

Tim McBrideFebruary 22, 2018 0

Teacher Institute Q&A: Laura Croyle

Laura Croyle has taught elementary school for six years and was a member of the 2017 Curriculum Pathways Teacher Institute. She earned her bachelor's degree and a Master of Arts in Teaching & Curriculum from Michigan State University. She has a passion for literacy and incorporating digital learning practices into

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Students & Educators

Tim McBrideFebruary 22, 2018 0

Teacher Institute Q&A: Jessica Peacock

What new skills did you acquire at the institute? It exposed me to resources that help students build both content knowledge and computer-literacy skills. My classroom is a 21st century space in which students are always learning and preparing for the future. Having spent time with the math curriculum this

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Students & Educators

Tim McBrideFebruary 19, 2018 0

Teacher Institute Q & A: Shannon Russell Hardy

How has the experience at the institute changed your teaching? The teacher institute changed my mindset. It was a phenomenal opportunity for me to collaborate deeply with adults, ask questions, research possibilities, and push forward as I learned about new technologies to enhance student learning. What new skills did you

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Students & Educators

Tim McBrideFebruary 15, 2018 0

Teacher Institute Q & A: Alexandra Boyd

How has the experience at the institute changed your teaching? I’m much more aware of online resources to help my students learn. And I look for ways to incorporate Curriculum Pathways into my teaching to benefit all learners. What new skills did you acquire at the institute? I find myself

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Students & Educators

Tim McBrideFebruary 14, 2018 0

Teacher Institute Q & A: Sean Russell

How has the experience at the institute changed your teaching? The institute equipped me with awesome educational technology tools that my students benefit from and enjoy. The team at Curriculum Pathways also consistently modeled an inclusive, welcoming meeting style that I now use with my students and staff. What new

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Students & Educators

Tim McBrideFebruary 13, 2018 0

Teacher Institute Q&A: Amy Wilkinson

What new skills did you acquire at the institute? The experience opened-up my mind to programming and the complex processes materials must go through before they appear in Curriculum Pathways. How did your experience at the institute match your expectations? I wasn’t sure what to expect! I knew I

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Students & Educators

Mimi StapletonDecember 21, 2017 0

3 Reasons to take our new free online PD course: Building Unit Plans

Ah, winter break! It's a time when many educators take a break from teaching. But for those that want to earn CEU documentation and learn how to integrate technology in your lesson plans, we’ve got you covered. Our newest free online PD course, Building Unit Plans with Curriculum Pathways, guides

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Students & Educators

Jessica PeacockNovember 29, 2017 0

3 Things Your Cooperating Teacher Forgot to Share

As a student teacher, I adored my cooperating teacher. Anyone could tell that she loved teaching and spent a lot of time perfecting her craft. However, when it came time for me to construct my own classroom, I found myself very, very overwhelmed. What anchor charts do I need? Who

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Students & Educators

Staci LyonOctober 18, 2017 0

The most-asked math question: When will I ever use this?

What a powerful question! And it's one commonly posed to math teachers all over the world. Need help with an answer? Here are a few to consider. Suppose you're asked the question about a piecewise function. Let's start with the standard definition: "a combination of two or more functions, each represented

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Students & Educators

Ralph MooreOctober 16, 2017 0

FAQ: Four Ways to Get Started with Writing Reviser

Writing Reviser, the free Curriculum Pathways writing tool, allows student writers to focus on purpose and audience, essay structure, and expressiveness in their own drafts — rather than in some abstract textbook example in which they have no investment and (alas, too often) little interest. Available on the web and as a

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Students & Educators

Mimi StapletonSeptember 26, 2017 0

Free Online Professional Development to Meet Teachers' Needs

The all-new online professional development offerings from Curriculum Pathways enable teachers to learn about new ideas and resources specific to their discipline areas and grade levels. Equally important, teachers focus on resources that model effective technology integration. This model fills a vital need identified by teachers, the National Schools Boards Association, the Center

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Students & Educators

Sean RussellSeptember 5, 2017 0

The 6.5 Ingredients of a Mobile Creation Station

The buzz about "maker" spaces has reached epidemic proportions. Schools everywhere are repurposing extra classrooms, renovating computer labs, retooling media centers, and rehabbing teacher lounges to accommodate creative workstations, materials, and tools. That’s fantastic. But what if the school doesn’t have an extra room? Or has an anemic budget? What

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Students & Educators

Sarah CutlerAugust 28, 2017 0

A First Year Teacher’s Top 10 Tech Resources

"The first year of teaching is the toughest.” After making it through my first year as a high school math teacher, I have a much better understanding of why people always say this. There are so many challenges: adapting to a new environment, staying organized, learning curriculum, making professional connections,

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Students & Educators

Scott McQuigganJuly 13, 2017 0

#SummerSTEM 2017: PBL the Agile way

For the third year in a row, we are happy to serve as a host site for Wake Ed Partnership's SummerSTEM program. We think we've planned the best year yet (although, we had a lot of fun hosting SummerSTEM 2015 and 2016--check out WNCN's story). As in years past, this summer

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Students & Educators

Scott McQuigganJune 21, 2017 0

ISTE 7-1-1: 7 Sessions, 1 Demo Area, and 1 Great Giveaway from Curriculum Pathways

If you are anything like us, then you are excited for ISTE 2017 in San Antonio. (Some of us may even have begun packing days ago.) We can't wait to share all that is new with Curriculum Pathways with thousands of amazing educators from across the country and around the

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