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Library Of Congress Unveils Massive Common Core Resource Center http://t.co/jPGSAm8s

"Find the best digital products for your curriculum by using intuitive filters that quickly guide you through the Common Core State Standards and surface products. Our educational experts have examined each product to determine which standards are best supported. "

"The Common Core State Standards provide a consistent, clear understanding of what students are expected to learn, so teachers and parents know what they need to do to help them. The standards are designed to be robust and relevant to the real world, reflecting the knowledge and skills that our young people need for success in college and careers. With American students fully prepared for the future, our communities will be best positioned to compete successfully in the global economy."

"School Librarians and the Common Core Standards: Resources"

Command of the written word is a vital 21st-century skill, even if we are using keys, buttons, and tablets instead of pens and pencils. In fact, in our digital world, communication is now more instantaneous than ever. How do we prepare our students to meet the challenge? Blogging can offer opportunities for students to develop their communications skills through meaningful writing experiences. Such projects not only motivate students to write, but motivate them to write well. Furthermore, student-blogging projects can be designed to address the Common Core State Standards for writing. For example, see anchor standard six, which calls upon students to use technology to "produce and publish writing and to interact and collaborate with others." Score!

"Practice. Learn. Succeed. ScootPad is the ultimate way to master math and reading skills. Self-paced and personalized practice keeps kids engaged & challenged. Common Core aligned, real-time progress tracking & concept proficiency insigts, paperless homework....Best of all: FREE!"

"PowerMyLearning.com is an acclaimed free online platform for K-12 students, teachers, and parents, developed by the national nonprofit organization, CFY. CFY has unique expertise in selecting the most effective digital learning activities available on the web and making them easily accessible and usable in one trusted place. This expertise comes from more than a decade of experience working directly with more than 50,000 students, along with their teachers and parents, in more than 100 schools across the country. A free account grants access to a world of smart and engaging resources… * 1,000+ thoroughly vetted academic games, interactive simulations, and videos * Easy-to-find activities tagged by subject, grade, and Common Core Standards * "Playlist" feature to sequence activities and individualize learning by student or class * Lesson plans to incorporate activities into instruction * Detailed reports for teachers, parents, and students * Badges and Playpoints to reward student usage * Flexible platform that can be used in school, after-school, at home, or anywhere in between With PowerMyLearning, students and parents can discover fun and stimulating activities to reinforce classroom learning and spark new areas of interest. Teachers can take advantage of the free instructional resources and use this tool to help meet the specific learning needs of their students. "

Elementary site (FREE!) where kids can practice reading and math from common core standards-matched work. Looks VERY interesting.

Set Up a Free Math Program For Your Class Create interactive assignments for your students - with hints and video lessons. Proven to deliver results. TenMarks is mapped to state and common core curriculum standards for grades 2 - high school.

An interesting article, and certainly not without other opinions.

An interesting article, and certainly not without other opinions.

Hearing loss is a common problem that can affect people as they age, but there are steps you can take to train your hearing and prevent it from disappearing over time. Regular exposure to different sounds and frequencies can help keep your ears active and healthy, so it's important to make an effort to engage in activities that stimulate your hearing. Additionally, taking care of your overall health by eating a balanced diet, exercising regularly, and avoiding exposure to loud noises can also help protect your hearing and reduce the risk of age-related hearing loss. https://foresthillsaudiology.com/

Thanks to Will Richardson's blog for this link. This and his own two most recent posts make for a revisiting of the fundamentals of why we're doing this - with each of us responsible for our own positions... enjoy!