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Students Need Learning Opportunities Beyond Core Subjects. Here's Why.

ED Surge

They see my class as a convenient time for students to be pulled out for extra assignments in core subjects like math and science. I've seen how it can enhance cognitive skills, boost cultural awareness, and improve critical thinking.

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To Address Climate Anxiety, Consider How Students Get Their News on the Issue

ED Surge

As the frequency of severe weather events increases and the Earth’s temperature inches upward, emotions have intensified for a lot of students in the United States and it turns out that many keep their concerns about living on a warming planet to themselves.

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Elevating Math Education Through Problem-Based Learning

ED Surge

Instead of traditional direct instruction, PBL in math encourages students to explore, discuss and understand mathematical concepts by solving problems collaboratively. math teaching predominantly focused on procedural skills, where students spent most of their time acquiring isolated skills through repetition.

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Here Comes Another Trend in K-12 Science Education: Data Science

Chillax Science

Science education has undergone significant changes over the years, with modifications to curricula and instructional methodologies aimed at improving teaching and learning outcomes. Unfortunately, the majority of these trends do very little in the work of advancing science education. What are science education teaching methods?

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New Podcast: Project-based Learning with A.I. and Improving Friendships

Cool Cat Teacher

Learn from her techniques in her language arts classroom to see how you can engage your students, encourage critical thinking, and make learning an adventure! Denying students the opportunity to use AI appropriately is denying them the opportunity to build a better future with all of us working together.

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How To Improve Student Performance in Science

Know Adam's Blog

Providing authentic learning opportunities and releasing responsibility to our students increases student engagement and performance.

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Benefits of STEM for Special Education Students

STEM Sport

Creating curriculum maps focused around the distinct needs of your children and students is key to their current and future success. Tailoring curricula and the teaching approach is especially important when choosing curricula for special education students who have unique needs.

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