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Computer Science Course Offerings in High School Spur More Students to Coding Degrees

ED Surge

In recent years high schools across the country have been adding computer science courses, and there is a movement to make them ubiquitous. A new study of an unusually rich dataset in Maryland found that such efforts can have a significant impact when it comes to getting more students to go on to careers in coding, and in bringing more diversity to the field.

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100th Day of School — It’s about Learning

Ask a Tech Teacher

The 100th day of school is a special milestone celebrated in many educational institutions around the world. It is particularly popular in elementary schools, often filled with fun and educational activities centered around the number 100. How to celebrate Here are activities I like that blend learning into the celebration of the 100th Day of School: Geography As a class, come up with two locations in each state, to total 100.

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What If Myths, Metaphors and Riddles Are the Key to Reshaping K-12 Education?

ED Surge

Schools need to tap into the same sense of wonder that led early humans to seek unifying stories to explain their place in the world — and teachers need to do more to incorporate myths, jokes and riddles into curriculum and teaching practices, from the earliest grades up through high school. That’s the argument of Kieran Egan, a Canadian philosopher and longtime professor at Simon Fraser University who passed away in 2022.

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Employers: Host a Research Placement or Experience – Feedback

All About STEM

Employers or academic institutions can inspire Year 12 learners by hosting Research Placements or Experiences! There are 5-day or 2-week placement options and students are bright, capable and can complete a variety of tasks.

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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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7 Ways to Promote Equity in Education

Accelerate Learning

Learn about the principles of equity, its impact on learning outcomes, and practical strategies to promote equity in the classroom.

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20 Best Language and Literacy Activities for Preschoolers

Accelerate Learning

Language and literacy form the bedrock of early learning, crucial for building the skills that children carry throughout their lives.

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Some Things to Do When Gifted Students Struggle

Middle Web

In middle school some gifted students find themselves lost in an urban maze without sufficient navigational support. GT facilitator Sharon Ratliff shares some teaching techniques and conversational strategies that can help them stay on the road that leads to academic success. The post Some Things to Do When Gifted Students Struggle first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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Boxlight Wins Best of 2023 Tech & Learning Excellence Awards

Box Light

Tech & Learning magazine revealed the Best of 2023 winners, and we're thrilled to share that Boxlight clinched six wins! Learn more about the solutions!

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Welcome to the DE Blog

STEM Discovery Education

Hello, Educators! Welcome to the Discovery Education Blog, where we are 100% focused on supporting your love of teaching and collaborating with fellow educators. Read on to learn about what you’ll find here on the DE blog and how to get involved! We SEE You At Discovery Education, we are continuously amazed by educators and […] The post Welcome to the DE Blog appeared first on Discovery Education Blog.

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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.

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Itsy Bitsy Spider STEM Challenge

Carly and Adam

Can your students help the Itsy Bitsy Spider by engineering a device to keep the spider safe from the rain? Nursery rhymes aren't just whimsical tales to entertain young minds; they also provide great opportunities for sparking creativity and problem-solving skills in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education. Imagine a classroom buzzing with excitement as students become engineers tasked with a unique mission: designing and building a device to help the Itsy Bitsy Spide

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Feb 7, Solved Problems on Factoring Polynomials

Online Math for All

Solved Problems on Factoring Polynomials

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Humpty Dumpty STEM Challenge

Carly and Adam

Can your students help Humpty Dumpty by engineering a wall that he can’t fall off of? Embark on a journey of creativity and innovation as students take on the STEM challenge of building a wall for Humpty Dumpty. Using everyday materials like KEVA planks or dominoes, young minds blend engineering principles with the whimsy of a classic nursery rhyme.

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Contending with the Unintended Consequences of History: Revisiting Brown v. Board of Education and the Need for Systemic Change in K-12 Education

National Science Foundation

In May 2024, the country will see the 70 th anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka (1954), the landmark ruling that established racially segregated schools unconstitutional. The Brown v. Board of Education decision undoubtedly serves as a key moment in the history of U.S. education and civil rights; however, the implementation of desegregation created lesser-known distortions in the racial demographics of teachers in the country.

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5 Ways for Teachers to Build New and Better Habits

Carly and Adam

The following is a guest blog post by Jed Dearybury ! 5 Steps to Forming New Habits Do you make new year’s resolutions? Do you keep them? If you are like the rest of us, the answer is probably a big fat no. The pressure of keeping up with a daily habit/goal in the new year makes me really nervous. I am literally getting anxious as I just type the words.

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