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by Jude Miqueli, on Sep 15, 2017 10:00:40 AM

Technology has profoundly changed the way teachers connect with families in just five years. Looking back at my student teaching experience, I am amazed at the shift in communication methods …

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Topics:parent communicationGuest PostAlerts

by Jude Miqueli, on Sep 13, 2017 10:00:54 AM

Co-teaching comes in many forms such as team teaching, one teach one support, or parallel teaching. Co-teachers can set up a Bloomz page so that both teachers communicate with parents …

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Topics:co-teachingtipGuest Postclassroom communityTips & Tricks

by Jude Miqueli, on Sep 11, 2017 1:05:57 PM

Teachers know that rearranging the classroom activates minds and increases engagement. This is also true for your digital classroom, and here are two ways you can do this: Set your …

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Topics:tipGuest Postnew school yearclassroom communityTips & Tricks

by Jude Miqueli, on Sep 8, 2017 1:09:36 PM

With Bloomz you have the technology to create a warm welcome to your class with a video introduction. A personal and powerful first impression can be long-lasting. Teachers know that …

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Topics:tipGuest PostParentsTips & TricksVideo

by Jude Miqueli, on Aug 31, 2017 10:33:19 PM

A parent volunteer's enthusiasm and energy makes an impact in the students' experience. Each parent has a special gift to contribute to the classroom. Some have time to show up …

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Topics:Parental EngagementSignupsGuest Postvolunteers

by Horacio Ochoa, on Aug 22, 2017 5:47:49 PM

With funding from Cardinal Health Foundation, the parent-teacher communication app will provide free health and wellness content for parent and childcare centers (Redmond, WA) August 22, 2017 – The award-winning …

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Topics:ChildcarePartnershipsAAPAnnouncements

by Jude Miqueli, on Aug 18, 2017 10:13:11 AM

Birthday celebrations are an important part of the classroom. In my class I want to let the birthday child know how cherished they are and how the world is better …

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by Jude Miqueli, on Aug 16, 2017 10:13:53 AM

It is important to make learning meaningful to students by taking into consideration the interests and needs of each student. To truly get a well-rounded scope of who your students …

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Topics:Parental EngagementtipGuest PostFamily ContactTips & TricksTechnology

by Jude Miqueli, on Aug 11, 2017 9:36:05 PM

I interviewed a parent who has been part of the PTA since her child was in kindergarten. It was bittersweet for her to share that this is the last year …

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Topics:Parental EngagementParent AssociationGuest PostParentingPTA