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Incorporating Monthly Giving Projects into STEM Curriculum: Inspiring the Next Generation of Philanthropists

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Adding monthly giving projects to STEM classes helps students learn important skills like problem-solving and teamwork while also teaching them to care about their communities. This step-by-step guide is flexible enough to allow teachers to take the ideas below and make them their own. Sound interesting?

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5 Skills Graduates Need to Be Successful

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Creativity and problem-solving will come in handy in brainstorming solutions and revolution steps for projects, while communication and networking are invaluable when interacting with team members or potential clients. Being flexible and open to embracing change also helps graduates stay ahead of the curve in a competitive job market.

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How to Showcase Your Skills when Applying for Your First Job

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You should highlight the top skills a particular employer needs, including flexibility, communications and management. Finally, because it’s a new job and you do not have much experience, highlight soft skills you acquired in college through academic achievements, projects and other papers. Prepare Your References.

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How to Help Students Run a Genius Bar

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By providing the necessary support and structure, teachers can help students develop leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving skills through the Genius Bar. Encouraging a culture of cooperation among student leaders can lead to more effective problem-solving and a more enjoyable working environment.

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10 Tips for Teachers who Struggle with Technology

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Try the problem-solving that has worked in other situations–like intuit a solution, look around the screen and see what pops out, and read the manual. I wasn’t always successful, but I came up with a good template for problem solving which works to this day. Believe problem solving is fun.

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How Has the Pandemic Changed the Way Educators Think About Homework?

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Homework helps build certain life skills like organization, perseverance and problem-solving. They cite homework’s impact on the achievement gap between students of differing socioeconomic backgrounds. They’re providing additional flexibility, assigning and grading less homework in light of the pandemic.

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When Teaching Students Math, Concepts Matter More Than Process

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Specifically, students experience diminished confidence in tackling mathematical problems and a decreased ability to apply mathematical reasoning in real-world situations. In addition, students may struggle with more advanced mathematical concepts and problem-solving tasks as they progress in their education.

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