Cool Cat Teacher
APRIL 24, 2025
From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Subscribe to the 10 Minute Teacher Podcast anywhere you listen to podcasts. I was that student who felt like I didn't fit in. Every teacher has them. And in this weeks episode, I met a principal who makes it his mission to reach those very kids. Principal Carlos Ramirez doesnt just talk about belonginghe walks students home to prove it.
ED Surge
APRIL 24, 2025
Gen Z is in an awkward phase. Parsing education data into snack-sized servings. The oldest of the cohort born from 1997 to 2012 are in their mid- to late 20s and taking heat for chafing against workplace culture in ways that come off as entitled (sound familiar, millennials?). The youngest Zoomers, as theyre also known, are around 13 years old and still have years left in public school systems dealing with frequent upheavals due to federal-level uncertainty , politicization of essential servic
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Ask a Tech Teacher
APRIL 18, 2025
Summer STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics), is a week-long, overnight camp at USNA each year for students currently in the 7th-10th grades. Here’s information from the USNA website: Engineering is all about creating, building, and making things better! So what does it take to be an engineer? If you like math and science, you are off to a great start.
ED Surge
APRIL 8, 2025
When it comes to math, students are struggling. The recent national assessment underscored that by revealing that 24 percent of fourth graders are still performing below basic math skills, also shining a spotlight on an ever-growing inequality in math performance across the country. Other assessments such as the critical thinking-focused international PISA exam have also indicated declining math abilities.
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The instructor’s PPT slides are brilliant. You’ve splurged on the expensive interactive courseware. Student engagement is stellar. So… why are half of your students still forgetting everything they learned in just a matter of weeks? It's likely a matter of cognitive science! With so much material to "teach" these days, we often forget to incorporate key proven principles into our curricula — namely active recall, metacognition, spaced repetition, and interleaving practice.
Computer Science Teacher
APRIL 21, 2025
A recent talk by Bjarne Stroustrup at Stanford has sparked some conversation in the Computer Science Educators Facebook group. The talk itself doesnt seem to be available but it was reported online at The Stanford Daily - C++ creator Bjarne Stroustrup reimagines how coding is taught There is a lot there and I agree with some things in the article and disagree with others.
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Ask a Tech Teacher
APRIL 11, 2025
In these 169 tech-centric situations, you get an overview of pedagogythe tech topics most important to your teachingas well as practical strategies to address most classroom tech situations, how to scaffold these to learning, and where they provide the subtext to daily tech-infused education. Today’s tip: Basics in Every Lesson Plan Here are four skills to be included and reinforced in every lesson plan.
ED Surge
APRIL 7, 2025
Its been a little over a year since Tram Gonzalez opened Color Wings Preschool in her home in Portland, Oregon. Of the 15 children enrolled in her program, 10 attend for free, covered in full by Multnomah Countys Preschool for All initiative, which was passed by Portland voters in November 2020 to create universal free preschool for all 3- and 4-year-olds who want it.
Cool Cat Teacher
APRIL 21, 2025
From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Subscribe to the 10 Minute Teacher Podcast anywhere you listen to podcasts. Imagine sending your child to school only to find out their teacher has never been trained. No coursework. No classroom experience. Just passionand a paycheck. Jacob Kirksey found that students lose an average of three months when placed with an uncertified new teacher.
Computer Science Teacher
APRIL 7, 2025
I am a big fan of using stores to teach. Stories are more memorable that contextless theoretical statements. In my career, over fifty years of programming, I have run into a few that I have told again and again. I thought I might share a couple of short stories here. I'll start with a story about why hard coding numbers can be a very bad idea. Some years ago I was working on a team of five people creating a huge test structure to test computer systems.
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Mathematics, a subject steeped in abstract concepts, often poses challenges to students, especially those in grades 5-10. But imagine a bridge that transformed this intricate maze into an interactive adventure.
All About STEM
APRIL 24, 2025
CREST can bring a new sense of curiosity and discovery to learners! The CREST Awards scheme is a programme for young people, providing a flexible STEM project framework that engages and inspires 3 to 19 year olds.
Ask a Tech Teacher
APRIL 15, 2025
Many Christians celebrate Jesus Christ’s resurrection on Easter Sunday. To non-Christians (or non-traditional Christians), that event signifies a rebirth of spring that is filled with joy and gifts — and chocolate! Overall, it is America’s most-popular holiday with Christmas a close second. Here’s a good mixture of games, lesson plans, stories, and songs that can be blended into many academic subjects (for updates on Easter-themed websites, click here ): 18+ Interactive E
Cool Cat Teacher
APRIL 15, 2025
From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Subscribe to the 10 Minute Teacher Podcast anywhere you listen to podcasts. Love to Learn is the #1 New release on Amazon in Early Childhood Education. Isabelle C. Hau is the author of this book about the Transformative Power of Care and Connection in Early Education. She has so many great things to say!
Computer Science Teacher
APRIL 15, 2025
Not all computer problems are caused by software. Sometimes the hardware is the problem. Its not always easy to tell where the blame lies. One underappreciated factor is the environment. Both mechanical and electronic parts are impacted by heat and cold. There is a reason that computer companies specify operating temperatures. I think most people understand about overheating but maybe not the problems of to cold.
All About STEM
APRIL 16, 2025
Each summer, the Astrophysics Research Institute (home to The Schools’ Observatory) runs a work experience week. This year, the week begins on Monday, 7th July to Friday, 11th July 2025. “We welcome students from Year 12 (or equivalent) to this non-residential event.
Ask a Tech Teacher
APRIL 16, 2025
A 2023 SHRM (a human resources group) survey found that 52% of HR professionals say spelling errors in applications lowered candidate appeal. A 2024 Journal of Educational Psychology study showed that students with strong spelling and writing skills were 25% more likely to secure college scholarships. One more: A 2019 NAEP writing assessment found only 27% of 8th graders scored proficient or above, unchanged from 2011. x Too often, students think spelling is solved by the red squiggly lines that
ED Surge
APRIL 23, 2025
From the time were kids, were asked, What do you want to be when you grow up? Its a big question one that many students struggle to answer. Without real exposure to different career paths or learning about careers they may never have heard of, students often make choices based on limited information, missing out on opportunities that align with their skills and interests.
Cool Cat Teacher
APRIL 9, 2025
From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Subscribe to the 10 Minute Teacher Podcast anywhere you listen to podcasts. Coach Daron Franklin “Coach Frank,” shares five of his tips to help us teachers be successful in both school and in life. Daron Franklin also known as Coach Frank, is a former Algebra I teacher turned human performance coach.
Teach Hub
APRIL 9, 2025
Getting students motivated after spring break can feel a bit like trying to run in flip-flops. Theyve tasted freedom, the suns shining a little brighter, and their minds are still halfway in vacation mode. Suddenly asking them to snap back into full academic gear? Easier said than done. But the good news? Its totally possible to re-energize your classroom and get everyone back on track without feeling like you’re dragging them through the rest of the year.
All About STEM
APRIL 7, 2025
Earth Day 2025 takes place on the 22nd of April and this year’s theme is ‘Our Power, Our Planet’ BBC Teach will be streaming a Live Lesson on the big day, direct from the Eden Project. Learners can explore the water cycle through science and geography and solve challenging riddles throughout the session to order the cycle changes.
Ask a Tech Teacher
APRIL 8, 2025
Here are the most-read posts for last month: How to Leverage AI Tutors for Effective Learning Tips for Parents, Educators, and Students Subscriber Special: 50% Off Sidebar Sponsors Didnt Get in College? Interested in the Military? Try NAPS 11 Ways X/Twitter Improves Education LOTS of Resources for Kids Online Research Celebrate Pi Day and Maths Day 9 St.
Middle Web
APRIL 6, 2025
When you need a bit of inspiration in your teaching life, Stephanie Farley encourages you to watch some or all of School of Rock. Perhaps, like her, youll find yourself wondering how you can create a project similar to rock band in your own classroom for a little while! The post What School of Rock Got Right about Education first appeared on MiddleWeb.
Cool Cat Teacher
APRIL 22, 2025
From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Subscribe to the 10 Minute Teacher Podcast anywhere you listen to podcasts. Dan Meyer has long been a powerful voice for how to teach math in engaging ways. In today's “edtech tool Tuesday,” he starts the show with a shocking assertion. These are very powerful devices. They can be used to powerfully dull a students mind.
Teach Hub
APRIL 25, 2025
If you constantly flip through project after project and everything starts to feel the same, whether its a diorama, slideshow, tri-fold board, or even a digital presentation, when it lacks creativity, it becomes forgettable fast. When projects feel like they are merely checking off boxes instead of sparking curiosity, students miss out on meaningful learning.
All About STEM
APRIL 17, 2025
All About Futures (All About STEM) has been your North West Regional CREST Support Organisation since 2017. We’re here to promote CREST Awards across the region and point schools and clubs to the support they need to run this amazing scheme!
Ask a Tech Teacher
APRIL 7, 2025
Financial Literacy Month is recognized annually in Canada in November, and the United States in April. It’s purpose: to teach how to establish and maintain healthy financial habits. When kids read America’s almost $37 trillion debt is accepted by many as business as usual, I wonder how that news will affect their children. Do they understand the consequences of unbalanced budgets?
Middle Web
APRIL 8, 2025
Well-designed small-group collaborations can result in kids learning more quickly and more deeply than individual students can accomplish in the same amount of time. Learning scientist Karin Hess shares the "GPS and I" strategy she's developed to ensure groups work for everyone. The post Designing Group Work that Advances Learning first appeared on MiddleWeb.
Cool Cat Teacher
APRIL 25, 2025
From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Subscribe to the 10 Minute Teacher Podcast anywhere you listen to podcasts. There is so much news happening now. I'm personally finding some of the voices I follow to be useful. Their commentary on happenings assists me. I decided to return to a format I often used a decade ago. (Yes, my blog is almost 20 years old!
Teach Hub
APRIL 23, 2025
Lets be honest, math doesnt have the best reputation. Its been one of the most disliked school subjects for decades. According to this survey , 42% of Americans disliked math classes during their K-12 education. But why? For many, math feels like swimming upstream. It requires thinking, theres usually a right and wrong answer (no gray areas), and there are so many different formulas and calculations to keep track of.
All About STEM
APRIL 8, 2025
Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs) are level 4 and level 5 qualifications, such as Higher National Certificates, Higher National Diplomas and Foundation Degrees. They are an option for young people starting their career and for adultslooking to upskill or retrain. Amazing Apprenticeships has just shared the latest list of all available HTQs.
Ask a Tech Teacher
APRIL 21, 2025
A lot of teacher-authors read my WordDreams blog. In this monthly column, I share the most popular post from the past month: What Should You Know About Interactive Storytelling? Here’s what I cover: What is it? How can writers use it? Advantages Disadvantages What is interactive storytelling Interactive storytelling is a growing trend that allows readers to actively participate in shaping the narrative.
Middle Web
APRIL 15, 2025
Just like Top Gun Maverick had to trust his jets tech while employing his instincts and training, teachers are learning how to fly with AI as a co-pilot. The responsibility lies with us to adjust AI's suggestions. Curtis Chandler offers dozens of teacher-tested prompts to get started. The post These AI Prompts Can Support Your Teaching first appeared on MiddleWeb.
Cool Cat Teacher
APRIL 26, 2025
From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Subscribe to the 10 Minute Teacher Podcast anywhere you listen to podcasts. Todays students and teachers are building more than a career theyre building a reputation. In this inspiring episode of Cool Cat Teacher Talk, host Vicki Davis is joined by guests Elisabeth Bostwick and Dr. Will Deyamaport to explore how to build a good personal brand in education and beyond.
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