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KDP Wins ISAE STAR Award for Innovation of the Year – Thanks to You, KDP Members!

posted 2 days ago
KDP Wins ISAE STAR Award for Innovation of the Year – Thanks to You, KDP Members! We're excited to announce that KDP has been honored with the ISAE STAR Award for Innovation of the Year ! Presented ...

Member Spotlight: Christina Sluyter

posted 5 days ago
Member Spotlight: Christina Sluyter We’re excited to spotlight Christina Sluyter , a passionate educator and mother of nine who transforms challenges into triumphs with the support of her KDP community. ...

Unlocking Literacy with the Power of Names

posted 11 days ago
Unlocking Literacy with the Power of Names By Denise M. McDonald Literacy instruction is complex and a significant challenge in meeting the diverse needs of learners (Gunning, 2013). Educators are constantly ...

Programming Excitement: Educational Robots in an Elementary STEM Classroom

posted 12-10-2024
Programming Excitement: Educational Robots in an Elementary STEM Classroom By Adam Finkle My fifth - grade mathematics and science classroom is always abuzz with different activities ...

KDP Spotlight: Calvalyn Day

posted 12-02-2024
KDP Spotlight: Calvalyn Day, MsEd, TICC Meet Calvalyn Day, MsEd, TICC: the inspiring host of The Rooted Teacher Podcast by KDP ! With a passion for supporting personal well-being and growth, Calvalyn ...

Member Spotlight: Sarah Levinson

posted 12-02-2024
Member Spotlight: Sarah Levinson We’re excited to spotlight Sarah Levinson , who finds joy in seeing students grasp concepts, grow socially, and build confidence. ...

Pause Before You Pin!

posted 11-26-2024
Pause Before You Pin! By Nicole Hansen Ask nearly any teacher about Pinterest (http://www.pinterest.com) and they'll likely tell you how invaluable it is. The website allows users to collect and post ...

Member Spotlight: Kristin Collette

posted 11-18-2024
Member Spotlight: Kristin Collette, NCC MA We’re excited to spotlight Kristin Collette , a passionate educator who credits her KDP chapter with reigniting her purpose and helping ...

Supporting Grieving Students During the Holiday Season: A Teacher’s Guide

posted 11-18-2024
As an educator, you know the holiday season brings a special energy to your classrooms. There are classroom parties, arts and crafts, holiday concerts, and festive decorations. But for students who have lost a loved one, ...