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Lexile and Quantile Tools
MetaMetrics Inc.
Approved by the CA Dept of Education, this site provides a vast array of tools to support learning in English language arts (lexile tools) and math (quantile tools). Parents have open access to many of them and can register free to get even more.
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Engineering Marshmallow Catapults – Instructions & CAPTA Video
California State PTA
This at-home experiment done by members of California State PTA shows just how easy and rewarding it is to engage your child in STEAM activities.
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Navigating the Uncertainty of Reopening Schools: A Guide for Parents, Families, and the Public
Policy Analysis for California Education
This brief offers the questions that parents, educators, and the public should ask about the education, health, safety, and social-emotional needs of children and adults when considering plans for reopening during the pandemic. The authors, education and health policy experts, summarize what is known in these areas and provide a set of questions intended to prompt a cooperative effort to encourage safe, effective, and equitable teaching and learning in every phase of pandemic schooling.
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Resources to Support Civic Engagement
CA Department of Education
Students, families and local PTAs can use these resources to support civic engagement inside and outside the classroom. The page has a wealth of resources for educators as well.
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Back to school amid Covid: What if I’m not ready?
coverage.com
As the fall approaches, schools across the United States are planning to reopen despite active COVID-19 outbreaks in many areas. Understandably, some parents feel confused about how they should best protect their child as they encounter conflicting information from different sources. While the right solution may look different for every family, you can take steps with your children to help reduce risk once the school year arrives.
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e-Math Help
Paul-- a math teacher
This is a free online resource for high school and college students, teachers, parents and people who want to refresh their knowledge in math. This is a perfect study site to get help to do your homework, prepare for a test, or just refresh your memory.
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Discover Math Together: Ten Ways Parents Can Help Their Kids Succeed in Math
California State PTA
Join host Alex Kajitani for a fun and engaging look at how we can help our kids get excited about math, and see the value of it in their own lives.
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Activities that Boost Creativity
Bay Area Discovery Museum
This idea-packed website has a wealth of ideas for activities that stretch kids’ imagination. Most of them are easy to do at home. You can search by kids age, difficulty, time the activity takes, etc.
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Science and Nature Activities for Cooped-Up Kids
Cornell Lab of Ornithology K-12 Education
These hands-on activities are designed to explore nature and science with a combination of indoor and outdoor activities — all focused on birds. Both teachers and parents will find easy activities that are relevant and fun!
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Quick Guide on Making School Climate Improvements
National Center on Safe Supportive Learning Environments (NCSSLE)
This Quick Guide provides district and school leaders, teachers, school staff, and other members of the school community with information about how to initiate, implement, and sustain school climate improvements.