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At a Time When Students Feel Alone, Affinity Groups Connect Us All

ED Surge

In affinity, we find kinship. Our shared interests move us toward one another and give us opportunities for connection, deep empathy and shared experiences. Our worldviews collide, and we are no longer alone; we are in a community. One of the first times I felt like I was in community was in my high school jazz band as a teenager. I auditioned to be a part of the Ravinia Scholars , joining a group of teenage musicians from high schools all over Chicago.

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Tech Tip #156: How to Turn on Google and Duck Duck Go SafeSearch

Ask a Tech Teacher

In these 169 tech-centric situations, you get an overview of pedagogythe tech topics most important to your teachingas well as practical strategies to address most classroom tech situations, how to scaffold these to learning, and where they provide the subtext to daily tech-infused education. Today’s tip: Category: Parents Here’s how to turn on SafeSearch on Google: Open [link] in a web browser.

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News, Hot Topics, and Tips for Teachers for 2025

Cool Cat Teacher

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Teachers need to know what is happening and how technology (specifically AI) impacts their classroom.) Throughout 2025 I will create episodes for my podcast and radio/TV show that will cover these topics. In order to collect all of the hot trends and topics for 2025 in one place that I cover, I've created this post which can be bookmarked at [link] January 2025: Planning Your Year, Classroom Management, Apple Intelli

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CREST Awards: Engage Grants Open for Applications!

All About STEM

Calling all schools! CREST has opened applications for the next cycle of Engage Grants. Engage funding can help schools run CREST Awards with students who are underrepresented in STEM. There are two options to choose from.

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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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AI Has Changed Student Cheating. But Strategies to Stop It Remain Consistent.

ED Surge

Teachers and professors can make adjustments in how they teach that will greatly reduce incidents of student cheating with AI. It turns out, those changes arent much different than what worked to deter previous cheating methods. Thats the argument of Tricia Bertram Gallant, a longtime expert in academic integrity who is director of the Academic Integrity Office at the University of California San Diego.

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From Ego to Excellence: School Leadership Growth with Dr. Samuel Nix

Cool Cat Teacher

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter School leadership is not about ego; its about transformation. Whether you're striving to improve school culture, make assessment meaningful, or rebuild your reputation as a leader, this episode is packed with practical insights to guide you in your school leadership growth journey.

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National Apprenticeship Week: NEW Apprenticeship Arcade Games!

All About STEM

National Apprenticeship Week starts on the 10th of February and Amazing Apprenticeships have you covered with an amazing resource bundle and new Apprenticeship Arcade games! The Apprenticeship Arcade is packed with interactive games and quizzes to help young people explore and learn about apprenticeships.

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The Early Childhood Education Stories You Loved Most in 2024

ED Surge

In 2024, EdSurge published several dozen stories about early care and education, up from just a handful when we first began covering the early years five years ago. Conditions of the field continue to be extremely challenging, with crisis-centered headlines filling our digital pages just as they do in other news outlets. But as the pandemic continues to recede into the past and with it, the historic funding that followed many of our stories in 2024 looked at programs and people offering a path

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Using talkSTEM Videos for Learning Standards-Aligned Science in Texas

Talk STEM

talkSTEM videos provide great real world connections to the science TEKS to build excitement about science. The videos can be used as phenomena to launch the learning of a science concept. talkSTEM has created a spreadsheet to help you easily find videos that will best support student learning. This spreadsheet is freely available once you log in to talkSTEM.

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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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5 Things Educators Need to Know in January 2025

Cool Cat Teacher

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Welcome to a brand-new year of teaching! January is the perfect time to refresh your strategies, embrace new tools, and set yourself up for success in 2025. In this episode of Cool Cat Teacher Talk , we cover the top five things teachers need to know to make this year a great one.

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STFC Apprenticeship Open Evening

All About STEM

Visit the STFC Daresbury Laboratory Apprenticeship Open Evening to learn about apprenticeship opportunities, meet current apprentices and chat with staff. “Whether you’re a school leaver or looking to switch careers, this event is perfect for anyone interested in hands-on learning!

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Here Are the 10 Stories K-12 Readers Couldn’t Put Down in 2024

ED Surge

As we look back at the K-12 stories that resonated the most with our readers last year, a trend quickly emerges: 2024 was the year of the personal essay. Columnists and EdSurge Voices of Change fellows clearly captivated our audience with their reflections both technical and emotional. They gave their takes on innovating in math and social emotional learning.

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Enriching Education for Multilingual Learners with YES Enrichment’s STEM Curriculum

EiE Blog

How YES Enrichment STEM curricula can transform afterschool and summer camp student learning for multilingual learners and non-MLL students.

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Jan 10, Digital SAT Math Problems and Solutions (Part - 98)

Online Math for All

Digital SAT Math Problems and Solutions (Part - 98)

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Apprenticeship Support for Schools & Colleges (ASK): Liverpool City Region & Cheshire

All About STEM

Fantastic news! We are proud to announce that after delivering the ASK Programme in Cheshire and Warrington for 7 years, our area is expanding to include the Liverpool City Region!

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These Higher Ed Stories Resonated Most in 2024

ED Surge

Weve been crunching the numbers, and your votes are in. Heres the countdown of the top EdSurge stories about the college world in 2024, based on readership. Nearly half of the stories in our top 10 involve the impact that AI tools like ChatGPT are having on campuses. No surprise there, considering that just about every week brings new AI products, and students rushing to social media to share how theyre using them on assignments.

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Leading Innovative Instructional Change

Middle Web

Because schools are under increased pressure to improve, there's a tendency to want immediate results from any innovation. Success only comes when schools have clear vision and purpose, full collaboration, and a commitment to monitor and adjust, write Williamson and Blackburn. The post Leading Innovative Instructional Change first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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Jan 9, PRECALCULUS : Domain and Range of Composite Functions

Online Math for All

PRECALCULUS : Domain and Range of Composite Functions

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All About STEM: STEM Resource Packs

All About STEM

Our 6-week STEM Club packs are fantastic for class or STEM club. You can select an activity for a single session or choose your favourite collection and use them all for a 6 week STEM club. You can even mix and match!

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4 Benefits a Digital Credential Program Offers Right Now

ED Surge

Imagine a recent graduate armed with a degree but struggling to convey their specific skills to potential employers. Now picture that same graduate confidently presenting a suite of microcredentials that precisely showcase their abilities. This scenario isnt just possible; its becoming increasingly necessary in todays competitive job market. Yet, some educational institutions view microcredentials with skepticism, dismissing them as unfamiliar to employers and not worth the investment.

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A Collaborative Math Classroom that Works

Middle Web

Elisa Waingort-Jimnez strongly recommends The Collaborative Math Classroom with its many tools as a must-read for all teachers, coaches, interventionists and others interested in creating and supporting spaces for authentic math learning experiences for all ages and grade levels. The post A Collaborative Math Classroom that Works first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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Jan 7, Digital SAT Math Problems and Solutions (Part - 97)

Online Math for All

Digital SAT Math Problems and Solutions (Part - 97)

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How to Increase Homework Completion

Teach Hub

Before attempting to answer the question, “How can I increase homework completion in my classroom?” You must first ask yourself, “Are you using homework to assess students’ learning, or is it reinforcing what you taught them in class?” Homework is meant to cement and practice concepts and skills that students have learned in the classroom, not for assessment or to introduce new concepts.

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Why STEAM Education Matters: Connecting STEM with Creativity

Kid Spark Education

Too often, young students are taught that the scientific and the creative live in opposing worlds that to be interested in the mathematical, one must forego a desire to explore the artistic. Educators, parents, and students are operating in a whole new world now. Not only can the left and right brain co-exist and work harmoniously as students learn, they should.

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How Students Learn to Be Generous Listeners

Middle Web

As they develop the habit of listening generously, middle schoolers can learn to see themselves as people with the capacity to teach and learn from each other. Teacher Laurie Hornik describes the elements of Generous Listening and strategies to develop the skill with students. The post How Students Learn to Be Generous Listeners first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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Jan 6, AP Calculus AB Problems with Solutions (Part - 5)

Online Math for All

AP Calculus AB Problems with Solutions (Part - 5)

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How to Raıse an Astronaut?

Scientix

CC-BY, provided by author Our SPECE AND STEAM project aims to increase our students’ interests in science, technology, mathematics and engineering. Apart from this, by integrating STEM disciplines with each other, it is aimed to raise students as individuals who think creatively, can solve problems and have 21st century skills. In our project, a girl named Carmen wants to be an astronaut.

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STEM Sports featured in K-12 Dive

STEM Sport

New digital curriculum combines the thrill of playing sports with the flexibility of online STEM lessons. Read the full story here. The post STEM Sports featured in K-12 Dive appeared first on STEM Sports.

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Sweet Funny Presents Our Students Give Us

Middle Web

When Stephanie Farley asked fellow teachers how they felt about the presents they receive from students each year, she found that "while they roundly appreciate all of them, its clear they cherish the heartfelt notes, the student art, and the homemade or hand-crafted gifts." The post Sweet Funny Presents Our Students Give Us first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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