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It’s Time To Take Teacher Burnout Seriously. Here’s How.

ED Surge

According to a national poll by the EdWeek Research Center, sixty percent of teachers are finding their jobs frequently or always stressful , compromising their physical health, sleep and ability to enjoy free time with family or friends. A “self-care” practice can feel counter to the ethos of the teaching profession.

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Knowledge vs. Experience: What I’ve Learned About the Art of Teaching

STEM Education Works

in Physics, I happen to think I know quite a bit about the subject of physics and science in general. I’ve found that having this kind of academic background in a hard science certainly helps me a lot when it comes to my job as a Curriculum and Outreach Specialist here at STEM Education Works. Teaching truly is an art.

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Why do we group students by manufacture date?

User Generated Education

It assumes that same age kids are alike in their intellectual, physical, emotional, and social development; that they have commonalities in addition to their age. Academic standards used by almost all schools are based on the false and incorrect belief of the average student.

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Building Teamwork and Leadership Through eSports

STEM Minds

This interdependence mirrors real-world team settings, teaching players the value of trust and cooperation. They teach players how to handle pressure, manage success and failure, and maintain a balanced lifestyle that includes physical and mental well-being. eSports promote collective strategic thinking.