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The Early Grades

The November 2020 issue of Educational Leadership® (EL®) examines what the youngest learners in our schools need to get a great start. Our expert authors share strategies and research for supporting students in Grades K-3—especially in this time when much learning still needs to happen remotely and families face unusual pressures. Read current issue

The Early Grades - November 2020 Educational Leadership - ASCD

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Featured Articles

In a Time of Calamity, What Do Children Need from Us?
by Justin Minkel
We may not have all the answers, but we can give children our care—and our presence.

Teaching Young Children Remotely
by Wendy L. Ostroff
Early-grade students need social interaction and play to learn. How does that translate to the screen?

Alexs PateTo Be Young, Gifted, and Innocent
by Alexs Pate
To better support and nurture young students of color, educators must confront harmful stereotypes.

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ASCD Virtual Symposium: Student Success in the Early Grades

Dive even deeper into what educators need to know to help early elementary students develop the academic and social-emotional skills they need to thrive in this half-day virtual live event on December 9, 2020. Registration is just $49. Can't make the live event? You can still register! All session archives will be available on-demand through February 7, 2021.

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Featured Column

Reader's Guide: Care in the Curriculum

Tara Laskowski, Educational Leadership Senior Editor, shares her parenting experience as her young child attends class in a full-time remote learning environment. Alongside many of the authors in this issue, she finds that our youngest learners are resilient, creative, curious, and empathetic—attributes that are particularly helpful for learning during times of crisis.

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Turn and Talk

Tabath RosproyThe Needs of Young Children Today

An interview with Tabatha Rosproy, the first early-childhood educator to be named National Teacher of the Year.

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Interviews and Classroom Practices

EL Podcast

October 28, 2020

The 'E' Word: What Students of Color Need From Every Teacher

Anthony Rebora with Alexs Pate

What do you generally think about students of color? How do our preconceived notions impact how we relate to some students and how those students relate to us? In this episode, we look at the requisite mindset for establishing relationships with students of color.

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