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Students discuss, process Russia-Ukraine conflict in the classroom
As administrators work to support students from the affected areas, teachers are hesitant to veer off-subject in classrooms due to recent legislation.
By Naaz Modan • March 2, 2022 -
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Sponsored by School PathwaysEnvisioning student success as independent study and virtual learning programs grow
The COVID-19 pandemic triggered greater awareness and interest in alternative educational environments.
Feb. 28, 2022 -
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Personalized learning experiences aren't just a goal for the classroom anymore — they're highly sought out for PD over traditional sit-and-get seminars. And there's no shortage of topics to cover.
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Sponsored by ConvergeOneEveryone's responsibility: Students succeed when leaders talk technology
When it comes to education, everyone needs a seat at the table. To achieve that, school districts should follow the same guiding light.
By Robert Redd, Senior Director, Enterprise Networking, ConvergeOne • Jan. 31, 2022 -
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Rigorous curriculum doesn't need to be overwhelming
Educators can ease students back into a more intensive academic environment by linking learning to personal and real-world interests.
By Lauren Barack • Jan. 12, 2022 -
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Sponsored by Cambium Learning GroupHow this EdTech company leads with purpose
Cambium Learning Group leads with purpose through its Essential Elements of simplicity, certainty and now.
Nov. 15, 2021 -
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How real-world missions offer inroads to space science across disciplines
Using the upcoming James Webb Space Telescope launch and Artemis moon mission, educators can make space science tangible, from STEM to art.
By Lauren Barack • Nov. 3, 2021 -
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Special Olympics program helps schools get unified on inclusivity
Districts are weaving the Unified Champion Schools initiative into classrooms and extracurriculars, engaging students in embracing their differences.
By Lauren Barack • Oct. 27, 2021 -
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Sponsored by Schneider ElectricEnergy performance contract helps K-12 district recover from earthquake, pandemic and deferred maintenance
North Carolina school district overcomes ongoing challenges with innovative funding and stimulus.
Oct. 18, 2021 -
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Guiding students through study strategies can boost math confidence
One suggested approach is to have students learn the skills in the format through which they'll later be assessed.
By Lauren Barack • Sept. 8, 2021 -
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Sponsored by Schneider ElectricHow Gulf Shores City Schools leveraged their aging facilities into a state-of-the-art campus
Campus modernization projects can help fund STEAM education with sustainable technology exhibits.
Aug. 23, 2021 -
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Expanding choice in writing can build students' confidence to tackle longer assignments
Finding ways to tap students' interests and building up to deeper written work with shorter assignments are among suggested strategies.
By Lauren Barack • Aug. 4, 2021 -
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Sponsored by Affinity EmpoweringThe US has pledged $12B for back-to-school COVID testing. What comes next?
COVID-19 testing programs require careful planning. Trusted providers are here to help.
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Sponsored by Corwin PressRebound! A focus on 1 critical need: rebuilding student agency
To successfully bounce back and "rebound," one area to focus our attention is rebuilding student agency.
By Douglas Fisher and Nancy Frey, Corwin • May 24, 2021 -
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Sponsored by Eastern Oregon University OnlineStudents need a mindful role model: Practicing mindfulness in the classroom to build student mental health
Here are three important ways teachers who model mindfulness can deliver benefits to today's students.
May 10, 2021 -
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Sponsored by Schneider ElectricHow to use Federal stimulus funds to make long-lasting improvements
Turn one-time stimulus into long-term investment with Capital Asset Planning.
April 19, 2021 -
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Maintaining STEM engagement in hybrid, remote learning
Disruptions to in-person learning have required STEM educators to adapt and create alternatives for hands-on, interactive lessons.
By Shawna De La Rosa • April 7, 2021 -
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Sponsored by T-MobileBright, young minds inspire change with T-Mobile's Changemaker Challenge
The annual challenge showcases the limitless creativity and ingenuity of young people all around the U.S.
By Janice Kapner, Executive Vice President & Chief Communications Officer, T-Mobile • April 5, 2021 -
Choice in school assessments can relieve student stress
By rethinking assessments, educators can offer students more options in how their learning is evaluated, writes a South Carolina teacher.
By Lauren Barack • March 17, 2021 -
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Denver-area school district creates teacher pathway for students of color
Cherry Creek School District No. 5 provides high schoolers with the opportunity to shadow veteran teachers and "teach" in elementary schools, and offers college credit for the experience.
By Shawna De La Rosa • March 15, 2021 -
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$1.1M civics framework launches with support from 6 former ed secretaries
Funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities and U.S. Department of Education, the Roadmap to Educating for American Democracy aims to strengthen civics and history education to improve discourse and heal divides.
By Shawna De La Rosa • March 3, 2021 -
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How to create more meaningful STEM lessons
Educators say hands-on and other projects, like coding a virtual Mars rover, can tie lessons to events in the world around students.
By Lauren Barack • Feb. 24, 2021 -
What do sports, pizza, Pokémon and math have in common?
By linking math to students’ interests, educators can better engage them in their learning, writes one elementary school teacher.
By Lauren Barack • Feb. 17, 2021 -
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3 curricular models for building a sense of classroom community online
Educators say the collaboration that comes with projects, workshopping and other models can be adapted and maintained in virtual learning.
By Lauren Barack • Feb. 10, 2021 -
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Study: Test cuts in-school COVID-19 infections up to 50%, challenges remain
Researchers said "we have no idea how well the tests work in children," and many school districts in a pilot study were not prepared for the additional costs.
By Nick Paul Taylor • Feb. 5, 2021 -
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What makes project-based learning fit virtual needs?
Flexibility for demonstrating learning offers ample opportunity for adaptation, but experts say real-world connections and virtual collaboration are key.
By Lauren Barack • Feb. 3, 2021
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