ED Surge

AUGUST 28, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. — On a Friday morning in March, students and teachers gathered at a hip hotel here to reimagine what their high schools could be. The delegation from Calvin Coolidge High School was thinking big — as in, global. For months, they’d been crafting plans to reframe their school’s curriculum around the United Nations sustainable development goals , 17 lofty targets that world leaders named as priorities in 2015 that include zero hunger, gender equality, and clean water and sanitation

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 28, 2023

I am a lifelong learner. I find great joy in discovering something new and connecting it to what I know. This is made easier because I received a good foundation in my school years in how to learn. The Ask a Tech Teacher crew has ideas on those skills that will not only serve you well in your academics but beyond: 4 Highly Important Study Skills to Develop During College and Beyond We spend a lifetime learning, so it makes sense to develop a few study skills that will make our lives easier.

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Cool Cat Teacher

AUGUST 28, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Today we'll dive deep into the transformative power of data analytics for your classroom! Think data is just for statisticians or administrators? Think again! Today, we're joined by Victoria Setaro, an expert in making data analytics approachable and actionable for everyday teachers like you.

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Box Light

AUGUST 28, 2023

As educators, integrating technology brings new opportunities for engaging learning experiences and efficient classroom management. This new school year is the perfect time to leverage the potential of educational technology for a dynamic and productive learning environment. Whether you're well-versed or just starting your journey with Ed Tech, these top 10 practical tips and tricks will help you achieve your goals.

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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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Cool Cat Teacher

AUGUST 28, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Picture a classroom full of students excited to learn about money. Welcome to the world of free financial literacy courses! These financial literacy courses from EVERFI are a must-have for any middle or high school. It's perfect for kids of all ages and has won top awards.

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Online Math for All

AUGUST 28, 2023

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STEM Education Shopping

AUGUST 28, 2023

As an aspiring STEM teacher, I’ve often felt like a lone astronaut navigating the vast universe of education. That is until I discovered the empowering world of online workshops. These virtual learning experiences have become my guiding stars, providing me with invaluable knowledge and strategies to engage students in science, technology, engineering, and math.

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Middle Web

AUGUST 28, 2023

To help long-term English learners meet reading comprehension challenges, language specialist Tan Huynh shares strategies to use before reading, during reading, and after reading so that multilinguals have the scaffolding they need to read grade-level texts with understanding. The post Helping Long-Term ELs Master Academic Texts first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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STEM Education Shopping

AUGUST 28, 2023

As a STEM teacher, I have the incredible opportunity to shape young minds and inspire the next generation of innovators. This article is here to shed light on this dynamic role that goes beyond just teaching science, technology, engineering, and math. In this article, we will explore the qualifications, essential skills, curriculum development strategies, classroom management techniques, and professional growth opportunities that make up the exciting world of being a STEM educator.

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Online Math for All

AUGUST 28, 2023

How to Find the Points Where Tangent Line is Horizontal

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Online Math for All

AUGUST 28, 2023

Solving Linear Inequalities in One Variable Word Problems

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