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Shocking New Tech Policy from LA Schools
"We should do more to stand out"Gonna Love Me by Teyana Taylor
👑 Charlotte Parents: Early Bird Discount Ends TONIGHT Save $10 on the workshop with code EARLY10 Get your ticket here Hi Reader, A few months ago I wrote about technology in schools (full article here). I explained that schools have been heavily investing in tech since 2010 in an effort to get the best programs, 1:1 devices, and train kids to be cutting edge But we have reached the point where we are wondering if tech is causing our problems. New reports theorize that technology is the very reason why test scores are plummeting. And now we are seeing parents fight back and districts make changes. In a surprising turn of events, LAUSD the second largest district in the country, announced they will BAN screens for students in K-1 and heavily limit it in other grades. Here are the new recommendations:
Popular learning program iReady (an estimated 1/3 of Americans students use iReady) is in hot water too. School districts across the country are fielding complaints from students, teachers, and parents. Claiming they have traded precious hours learning each week to the program. It's looking like iReady may start losing contracts. What do you think about this? Have you seen efforts in your area to cut back on tech? Would you like to see things change? Respond to this email to let me know and I may feature your answer in next week’s newsletter! What's New?⚽️ 🎥 Soccer Boom: Did you know in 1980 only 800,000 children played youth soccer? Today it's pushing 15 MILLION! In this short and sweet video learn about the benefits of enrolling your child in youth soccer. Leave a comment and say you came from the newsletter! 🍎 Discount Expires TONIGHT: Stop researching schools alone! The Kindergarten School Talk Workshop is designed to guide parents searching for schools in Charlotte. Save $10! Discount expires tonight: Code: EARLY10 📚 Storytime: I'll be the story time reader at Betty's Bookworms Friday June 19 from 9:30-10am. Hope to see you there! Things I Love💋 Huge Markdowns: Ulta's whole site is on sale! Try out Fenty foundation for only $20 (that's 50% off! I wear shade 160) And members can enjoy up to 20% site wide on daily favs like Micellar Water, rosebud salve, and my personal fav cooling undereye gel (code: MEMBERSAVINGS) 🧜♀️ Dive into this series: I stumbled upon this adorable series for kids. Emily Windsnap finds out she is half human and half mermaid. In their imaginative books, Emily explores each world. The best part is, Emily and her friends are pretty diverse- perfect to prove the point not all mermaids are Danish. Emily Windsnap Chapter Books (ages 8-12) and The World of Emily Windsnap Picture Books (ages 5-8) Respond with your thoughts on tech in schools! Have a great day, |
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Learn about the latest news in education and tips to help your kids thrive in elementary school. Delivered to your inbox every Tuesday. Primary Focus was founded by Natalie Parmenter, a former kindergarten teacher to guide parents through elementary school. We provide information that is often common knowledge to teachers but is not widely known among parents. Primary Focus is dedicated to enlightening parents on all things elementary school so their children can thrive.
"Today's your day, I feel itYou paved the way, believe it" Waka Waka by Shakira (The BEST World Cup Song!) 👑 Charlotte, NC Readers: I've got an email with important Magnet Vote updates coming out tomorrow! Click here if you want to get email updates Hi Reader, The World Cup starts next week- June 11! This time the games are in North America (across Mexico, The US, and Canada) so you can easily watch them live. But don't stop there! It is SO EASY to jump on learning opportunities from the...
"Just shower the people you love with loveShow them the way that you feel" Shower the People by James Taylor 💡 Charlotte, NC Readers: The school board's vote is this week! Click here if you want to get email updates Hi Reader, Last week we dove into using Logical Consequences with kids...but what about motivating them? Motivation is a great way to prevent trouble and keep your kiddo excited to learn. There's two types of motivation: Intrinsic motivation = doing something because it feels good...
"I think it's time to grow, I think it's time to change" Butterfly Season by Ella Langley Hello Reader, 👋 Welcome to my 29 new subscribers! Some of you are here because we met in person and others through the creator network. Don't want to receive emails anymore? No hard feelings- unsubscribe here! Summer's all fun and games until... Someone gets in trouble. It's inevitable. And with rotating camp counselors and free play, it can be hard to hold your child accountable. As an elementary school...