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Flexible Seating Creates Vibrant Learning Spaces

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As she works on a grant proposal to fund an update of her classroom furniture, Kathleen Palmieri shares what she’s learned from researching how students benefit from flexible learning environments, including boosts in creativity, engagement, collaboration, focus and achievement.

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Teach Speaking and Listening Skills with Student Presentations–the video

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Structured Approach: Students present on three topics across grading periods, emphasizing quick research. Key Insights Student-Centered Learning: This approach prioritizes student engagement and self-directed research, making learning enjoyable and effective.

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What Would It Take to Attract Gen Z to Teaching?

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In partnership with researchers at Vanderbilt University, the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB), a nonprofit that works to improve public education across 16 states in the Southeast, has been examining the next generation’s interest in the teaching profession and has published their findings in a report released in April.

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Balancing Academics and Social Life in College

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Excelling in your studies opens doors to future opportunities, whether it’s graduate school, competitive job markets, or research opportunities. Embracing Flexibility While structure is important, so is flexibility. The ability to adapt and be flexible with your plans is just as important as sticking to them.

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Supporting Young Students’ Social-Emotional Needs in the Post-COVID Era

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Research shows that the pandemic has heightened feelings of anxiety, loneliness and uncertainty among young learners , making social-emotional learning (SEL) more critical than ever. Allowing students to express themselves creatively can be a powerful outlet for processing complex emotions.

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The Critical Power Skills Needed for the AI Era

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A recent survey from EY research shows that 71 percent of employees with knowledge of artificial intelligence are concerned about it. Power Skills, which include creativity, collaboration, resilience, leadership and critical thinking , make all other skills more effective. If you’re reading this, you might have AI anxiety.

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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.