Angelia Buckingham

From Compliance to Adaptive Intelligence

By Ang May 25, 2026Future-Ready Learners

Industrial Foundations of American Education American education was designed for a world that no longer exists.Yet our youngest learners continue to inherit systems built for industrial stability rather than technological…

“Robots, Reading, and Really Smart Kids: AI Adventures in the K–3 Classroom.”

By Ang December 10, 2025Uncategorized

“Why early learners—and the adults who love and teach them—deserve joyful, safe, and meaningful AI experiences.” Artwork created by Angelia Buckingham using ChatGPT4o. CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 DEED A New Era…

A reflection on the evolving soul of education — and what remains when teaching becomes everything but teaching.

When Teaching Became Everything but Teaching

By Ang October 12, 2025General

There are days when I look around my classroom and feel the world shifting faster than our systems can keep up. The children are more emotionally burdened. Teachers are more…

Beyond the Screen: Finding Balance in Digital Learning for Young Students

By Ang August 1, 2025screen time

As a K–3 educator, I’ve witnessed how digital tools can genuinely empower students, allowing them to take ownership of their learning experiences. During a professional learning community (PLC) meeting, I…

Empathy Report

By Ang February 9, 2025CEP 817

Empathy in Design as a Pathway to Meaningful Learning Artwork created by Angelia Buckingham using ChatGPT4o. CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 DEED Empathy in design is essential when creating educational experiences that…

Reflection

By Ang February 7, 2025General

Two Minutes in the Life of a Kindergartener This blog post is in reference to an assignment for my coursework in CEP 817, Learning Technology Through Design. A kindergartener’s world…

From Challenges to Triumphs: Reflecting on My Growth as a Kindergarten Educator

By Ang December 28, 2024General

During the last quarter of 2024, I spent time organizing and implementing measures within my teaching practice to build a positive environment. These measures required me to identify a small…

Unlocking Literacy Skills: Assessing emergent learners’ understanding of text features

By Ang December 13, 2024CEP 813

Our classroom culture is built on embracing the rich tapestry of similarities and differences that our young learners bring with them each day. To honor this diversity, it is essential…

Building Brave Learners: How the CASEL Framework Builds Kindergarteners’ Confidence for Test Success

By Ang December 7, 2024CEP 8132 Comments

References CASEL. (2017, May 18). CASEL: Overview - . https://youtu.be/Do1R67Ek0NI?si=2eaqUUxF1mdVsxYB CASEL. (2021, June 23). SEL 101: What are the core competencies and key settings? - . https://youtu.be/ouXhi_CfBVg?si=a77DHY95vOWGQEAY Frye, K. E.,…

Testing the Test: Why Kindergarteners Struggle with the Process, Not the Material

By Ang November 18, 2024CEP 813

I once had a student who excelled in formative assessments. She understood my routine and, as soon as she received her pencil and paper, began working independently. While I explained…

From Compliance to Adaptive Intelligence

“Robots, Reading, and Really Smart Kids: AI Adventures in the K–3 Classroom.”

When Teaching Became Everything but Teaching

From Compliance to Adaptive Intelligence

“Robots, Reading, and Really Smart Kids: AI Adventures in the K–3 Classroom.”

When Teaching Became Everything but Teaching

Beyond the Screen: Finding Balance in Digital Learning for Young Students

Empathy Report

Reflection

From Challenges to Triumphs: Reflecting on My Growth as a Kindergarten Educator

Unlocking Literacy Skills: Assessing emergent learners’ understanding of text features

Building Brave Learners: How the CASEL Framework Builds Kindergarteners’ Confidence for Test Success

Testing the Test: Why Kindergarteners Struggle with the Process, Not the Material

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