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How I Used Basketball to Help Black Boys Embrace Emotional Wellness

ED Surge

"It would be amazing if the boys were able to find their voices and develop confidence before they go into high school," my supervisor remarked during a meaningful conversation about Black boys in our school. She expressed genuine concern about the challenges many staff members faced in effectively relating to and supporting Black boys. She noted that the boys would often have emotional outbursts in class, and when confronted about their behavior, they would become unresponsive and disengaged.

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Celebrate National Thank A Teacher Day!

All About STEM

On the 19th of June, families and schools across the UK will take time out to thank teachers and support staff for Thank A Teacher Day! We spread the word about Thank A Teacher Day every year because we know how hard our schools work and it’s the perfect time for students to show their appreciation to staff (all are included).

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Team Building STEM Activities and Challenges

Carly and Adam

Building a strong, cohesive team is essential for successful collaboration, problem-solving, and innovation. Team building STEM activities offer students opportunities to develop these skills through engaging, hands-on challenges. Here are ten STEM centers that provide fun and educational team-building experiences: 10 Team Building STEM Activities and Challenges Span the Gap Block Masterpiece Piece by Piece Tower of Power Marble Madness Mission Safe Ground Domino Dynamics Save Sam Maze Craze Pre

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Jun 13, SAT Math Practice Videos - Part 1 (No Calculator)

Online Math for All

SAT Math Practice Videos - Part 1 (No Calculator)

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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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The Magic of Alignment: Building Community and Learning Together

Teach Science for All

In my decades as a working adult I’ve experienced many different communities of workers and learners. I’ve worked on biotech research teams, and with science education leaders from around the state, with groups of teachers, and with cohorts of 4th graders, and 5th graders, and now college students.

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Saving Sam: A Team Building STEM Challenge

Carly and Adam

The Saving Sam STEM challenge is a delightful and educational activity designed to foster teamwork, problem-solving, and critical thinking among students. Traditionally, this challenge uses a gummy worm (Sam) and life savers candy to create an engaging scenario. However, we propose a twist by using a LEGO minifigure and a pipe cleaner instead. This approach not only reduces the use of consumables but also enhances the reusability and sustainability of the materials.

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Jun 12, SAT Math Videos (Part 7 - Calculator)

Online Math for All

SAT Math Videos (Part 7 - Calculator)

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Water-Based STEM Activities for Summer

STEM Sport

Summer is a time for students to play, have fun, and enjoy the outdoors. There is a way for parents to seamlessly integrate science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) into their child’s summer in a way that seems more like they are playing than learning – but we know the truth! In this article, we will explore a variety of STEM activities for summer that use water as a key material, making it cost-effective, easy to implement, and perfect for hands-on outdoor learning.

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