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Top 5 STEM Education Articles of November
By Maggie O'Brien | November 2017 Each month, we review news articles written on STEM education and project-based learning (PBL) and list five that we think are exceptionally inspiring
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5 Domains of a Future Ready Learner
I have the amazing opportunity to work with educators across the United States and around the world. One of my first conversations always revolves around what matters. Recently, I worked
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How to Successfully Flip Your STEM Classroom
By Alan Oakman When I was a student, I used to wish for two things: no boring lectures and no homework. The tides have changed and I have become a
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5 Tips to Engage Students at the End of the Year
Most schools have reached that somewhat chaotic or challenging time of the school year. Spring is in full swing with schedules packed with academic events, sports activities, high school musicals,
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4 Ways to Keep Students Focused During the Holidays
Parties, shopping, and vacation time can derail learning. Here are rock-solid solutions to keep students on task. Late October through early January is a festive time in many American households—
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5 Steps to Engaging Students in a Performance Task
By: Holley Burford It is no secret that student’s in today’s increasingly complex world need to be equipped with a vast range of skills to enter the workforce.
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Going Beyond the Code: Getting Kids to Think Like a Developer
Three elementary school teachers explain how they created an engaging and dynamic project that empowered students to build future-ready skills. By Grayson McKinney, Zach Rondot, and Amanda Oliver “Never again
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Hawaii Partners with Defined to Engage Students in Energy Curriculum
The Hawaii State Department of Education (HIDOE) is moving to further support Ka Hei, its statewide strategic program kicked off in 2014 that educates students about sustainable energy transitions happening
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Project Based Learning: The Possibilities and Pitfalls of a Promising Learning Style
Let’s say that you’ve heard the hype about Project Based Learning (PBL), perhaps tried some PBL ideas you’ve read about, but you haven’t actually put the
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3 Visions of Truly Inclusive Education
By Jennifer D. Goldman, Karyn Lewis and Dr. Genevra Walters | Gettting Smart 2/1/2017 In their mission to prepare every student for college or a career, today’s K-12
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