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Tips on Creating Engaging E-Learning Projects
By Meghan Raftery As most of the United States rapidly transitions to a full-time homeschool environment, teachers are especially equipped to handle this crisis with their own children. We are
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Project-Based Learning in the Secondary Math Classroom? YES!
Districts and schools everywhere are seeing the value and benefits of using project-based learning in the classrooms. It may seem easy for science teachers because they are accustomed to inquiry-based
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PBL Professional Development That Actually Works
Two curriculum coordinators share successful PD to help educators shift to digital learning models Education is changing. Teachers and leaders are figuratively and literally “face-planting” into how to smoothly deliver
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Teaching Every Subject with an Eye on Career Readiness
To prepare our students for the next phase of their lives, my district is committed to helping all students have a relevant career experience prior to high school graduation. That
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Authentic STEM Projects: Learning with a Purpose
Problem-solving is the heart of STEM investigations, but not just any old problem will do. STEM focuses on authentic projects that fuel students’ curiosity and investigative interests – problems that generate
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I made my classroom look like the real world —and test scores soared
Think about the jobs in today’s economy — the ones we’re supposed to prepare students for after graduation. Are employees evaluated using bubble-in tests to prove they know the
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Integrating Ethics Into Your STEM Lessons
By Anne Jolly Society and industry are driving the push for kids to be creative, innovate, solve problems, and develop solutions. One thing seems notably lacking —what about the impact
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Problem-Solving or Solving Problems?
In both math and science, problem-solving is a critical skill. It is a process that students will use throughout their schooling, work life, and beyond. By developing problem-solving skills, our
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What happens when college and career readiness starts in kindergarten?
Career-connected learning doesn't have to wait until high school! In fact, it shouldn't! Learn how Kankakee School District is incorporating college and career readiness into the
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Tips for Customizing a Performance Task
I teach 6th graders in a low-income area. Some of my students are somewhat familiar with technology, but for the most part, they know nothing of tech they cannot hold
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