as in basic
of or relating to the simplest facts or theories of a subject
students who do not have even an elementary knowledge of geography
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These experiences, along with teaching various grades, have provided me with a deep understanding of the needs of elementary and middle school students, enabling me to make decisions regarding resources our students need to thrive.
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Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Orange County Register, 4 Oct. 2024
Attendance matters, from elementary to high school In the Ashwaubenon School District near Green Bay, solving attendance problems comes from routine, attention and persistence.
—Nadia Scharf, Journal Sentinel, 23 Oct. 2024
Des Moines Public Schools is considering whether to move sixth graders from middle to elementary buildings, potentially helping the district maximize space but leading to some school closures, board chairperson Jackie Norris tells Axios.
—Jason Clayworth, Axios, 18 Oct. 2024
Taylor holds a bachelor of science in elementary education from Ball State University, a master's in school administration from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and a doctoral degree in executive educational leadership from Indiana University's Bloomington campus.
—Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 16 Oct. 2024
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Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Orange County Register, 4 Oct. 2024
Attendance matters, from elementary to high school In the Ashwaubenon School District near Green Bay, solving attendance problems comes from routine, attention and persistence.
—Nadia Scharf, Journal Sentinel, 23 Oct. 2024
Des Moines Public Schools is considering whether to move sixth graders from middle to elementary buildings, potentially helping the district maximize space but leading to some school closures, board chairperson Jackie Norris tells Axios.
—Jason Clayworth, Axios, 18 Oct. 2024
Taylor holds a bachelor of science in elementary education from Ball State University, a master's in school administration from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and a doctoral degree in executive educational leadership from Indiana University's Bloomington campus.
—Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 16 Oct. 2024
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The goal is mass deregulation — a weakening of checks and balances and a major cut to basic government services, all in the name of concentrating power among a small group of plutocrats.Gaby Del Valle, The Verge, 22 Nov. 2024
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Many new hires have basic questions that can be handled during orientation.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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The Interaction Design Institute in Turin, Italy, created Arduino in 2005 to provide people of all ages with an easy, inexpensive way to build electronic devices and control them with rudimentary code.Bob Beacham, Popular Science, 22 Nov. 2024
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Most online immigration tools so far have been rudimentary, and that’s often left legal immigrants complaining of long wait times, contradictory instructions, and a web presence that doesn't help with things like green card renewal or family petitions.David Nath, Fox News, 19 Nov. 2024
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The New Destination of Joy Concepts from introductory psychology textbooks took on a new, hands-on dimension in our rodent driving laboratory.Kelly Lambert, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
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An introductory episode to the families follows up with episodes that relate to each family’s drama.Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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However, the fundamental question may arise: Why such an elaborate setup, when most event venues already have built-in fire alarm systems?Kyle Russell, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Terra Carta derives its name from the historic Magna Carta which laid out the fundamental rights and liberties of the English people more than 800 years ago.Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Elementary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elementary. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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