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Didn’t Get in College? Interested in the Military? Try NAPS

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The Naval Academy Preparatory School (NAPS) is located on Naval Station Newport in historic Newport, Rhode Island. The Naval Academy Preparatory School is the Navy’s fourth oldest school; only the Naval Academy, Naval War College, and Naval Post Graduate School are older. The mission of the Naval Academy Preparatory School is to enhance midshipman candidates’ moral, mental, and physical foundations to prepare them for success at the U.S.

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Effectively Addressing Disruptive Behavior in the Classroom

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Whether a student is constantly interrupting their teachers lesson or quietly texting in class, any type of disruptive behavior can throw a wrench into the lesson plan. Managing these behaviors can be difficult and feel overwhelming. The key is to understand why this behavior is occurring, learn how to respond to it properly and create an environment that minimizes any classroom disruptions in the first place.

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Empowering the Future: Celebrating Women's History Month in the Classroom

Defined Learning

March is a time to recognize women's remarkable contributions throughout history and empower young learners to explore their own potential. It began as a week-long celebration in a California school district in 1978, where students participated in a real woman essay contest. The event drew a lot of attention, which inspired more school districts and organizations across the United States to participate.

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Top 5 Trends in Virtual Reality for Education

PCS Edventures

Virtual reality (VR) is no longer a futuristic concept. Its actively reshaping education by making learning more interactive, engaging, and hands-on. Schools and universities are using VR to bridge the gap between theory and practice , allowing students to explore science, history, and technology in fully immersive environments. From virtual field trips to teaching students how to design their own VR applications , the role of virtual reality in education continues to grow.

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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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ASK Webinar: How to impress in the apprenticeship application process

All About STEM

Insider information! Amazing Apprenticeships is offering an ASK Apprenticeships Webinar packed with top tips on how young people can stand out when applying for apprenticeships! Join the session and hear from apprentices and employers sharing their advice on the best ways to impress in the recruitment process.

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How to Integrate STEM into Your Gifted & Talented Program

Vivify Stem

Post by Lauren Kelly Posted: March 9, 2025 Are you looking to elevate your Gifted and Talented program with exciting, hands-on STEM learning? My journey into STEM education started during my student teaching experience, and since then, Ive discovered how perfectly STEM and GT can work together to ignite student passion and creativity. In this post, Ill share key similarities between STEM and GT learning goals, successful project ideas, and real-world examples from my classroom.

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Acceptance is Key to Mental Health for LGBTQ+ Youth, Data Shows

ED Surge

The Trevor Project, a national suicide prevention nonprofit for LGBTQ+ youth, released a new report that gives a state-by-state look at the mental health of their target demographic. The data is based on a 2024 survey of more than 28,500 LGBTQ+ youth ages 13 to 24. Nationally, 39 percent of LGBTQ+ young people reported considering suicide during the past year, according to the survey results, and that figure was 46 percent among transgender and nonbinary youth.