Daily+Five

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Stanford University professor and noted researcher Linda Darling-Hammond discusses what the United States can learn from high-achieving countries on teaching, learning, and assessment -- from Finland to Singapore.

Finland; Education Around the World (Edutopia)
This new video series takes a look at high-achieving education systems and model schools around the world to see what makes them successful. This series is a co-production with the Pearson Foundation; visit their "Strong Performers and Successful Reformers in Education" page for more information about Finland.

==**K-5 Strategy of the Week - Implementing Daily Five - Read to Self/ Someone ** ==

**The Daily Cafe Home **
===**LiveBinder Daily Five ** === ===*** **Posters and handouts to get started. Refer to NC SCOS for how many minutes of self-sustained reading students at your grade-level should be able to do. media type="youtube" key="HsdFi8zMrYI" height="219" width="392" align="right" ===

==**3-5 Strategy for the Week – Test-Taking Strategies from Edutopia and other sources ** ==

**Powerpoint:** Strategies for Taking Standardized Tests
===**Article**: Leveling the Playing Field: How to Make Standardized Test Preparation Accessible to All Students===

Fletcher Academy (**IC Pick!)
===Marko the Pencil * practice selections and word problems, science included; nice activities for intervention Blair Elementary School- link is to 3rd grade class but a host of resources===

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**NAUW Grant Opportunities**
The National Association Of University Women Halifax County Branch, in an effort to promote quality education, would like to sponsor Pi Day for a deserving Mathematics Teacher. NAUW would like to know what your plans would be for an ideal Pi Day Activity/Celebration. Click here to apply.

NUAW would also like to equip our local educators with tech savvy tools to improve instruction and allow them to incorporate technology into their daily instruction. The Halifax County Branch of NAUW will grant 3 deserving teachers the above technology tools. Click here to apply.