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Nation’s Report Card Shows Students Struggle With Basic Reading Sills

ED Surge

The pandemic jostled students off course, disrupting learning around the country. Billions in federal relief dollars later and rigorous assessments show that students are still struggling to recover. A federally mandated evaluation of student performance, the National Assessment of Educational Progress known as the nations report card is considered one of the most accurate glimpses at student learning in the country.

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Language: The Biggest Communication Barrier for Foreign Students?

Ask a Tech Teacher

Communication as a student in a foreign land depends heavily on knowledge of the language. But there’s more to it than translation, sentence structure, and comprehension. The Ask a Tech Teacher international team has a few broader issues to think about when considering what barriers face students in foreign lands: Language: The Biggest Communication Barrier for Foreign Students?

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How Mentor Texts Help Kids Learn Grammar

Middle Web

By introducing students to grammatical concepts using mentor texts, we can help our classes see those concepts as tools for meaningful and effective writing that they can use for the rest of their lives. Educator Sean Ruday shares his own process. The post How Mentor Texts Help Kids Learn Grammar first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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Get Involved with YES (Youth Engineering Solutions)!

EiE Blog

Get involved in STEM education and STEM careers with Youth Engineering Solutions (YES) at the Museum of Science, Boston

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Can Brain Science Actually Help Make Your Training & Teaching Stick?

Speaker: Andrew Cohen, Founder & CEO of Brainscape

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.

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Defined Learning & Defined Careers Win Best of 2024 Tech & Learning Awards!

Defined Learning

We are pleased to announce that Defined Learning and Defined Careers won this years Tech & Learning Awards of Excellence: Best of 2024 within the Primary and Secondary categories!

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6 Steps to a Future-Focused Blueprint: Supporting Students in Making Career Decisions

Defined Learning

Studies are showing that there is growing career uncertainty among teenagers, emphasizing the need for stronger career development programs to help students align their education with future career paths. Learn how to address these issues to ensure that all students gain meaningful career-connected experiences and are prepared for future success.

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25 Ways to Use Sandbox in the Classroom

STEM Discovery Education

Technology can be a powerful tool for deepening engagement and enhancing student understanding. From exploring ancient civilizations to creating science labs and visualizing math concepts, Sandbox Augmented Reality empowers students to design their own virtual and AR experiences, making learning not only interactive but also personalized and unforgettable.

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Jan 29, Digital SAT Math Problems and Solutions (Part - 105)

Online Math for All

Digital SAT Math Problems and Solutions (Part - 105)

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A Guide to Creating Safe Schools with Integrated Technology

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Are you navigating any of these challenges at your school? Emergency instructions arent always clearly relayed to everyone on campus. Response times can be delayed due to lagging equipment and lack of integration. PA systems are unreliable, hard to maintain and lack features like zone-specific alerts or mobile management. Bells, intercoms, access control and classroom audio dont all work together seamlessly.

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Harnessing The Power Of Math Manipulatives

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.