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CS For ALL: Where Does Your State Stand?
The jobs of the future will require computer literacy so it’s increasingly important that quality computer science (CS) education is an urgent priority for public school systems around the globe. Although CS has been offered in K-12 public schools for decades, it has not been uniformly required nor universally available. Yet, as society becomes increasingly
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Computational Thinking: NOT just another ‘buzzword!’
From computational math to computational biology, to Harvard University’s Computational Science and Engineering Program, providing young people with access to quality computer science (CS) education is increasingly seen as an urgent priority for public school systems across the U.S. and around the globe. While expanding CS education is expected to directly benefit students, promote sustainable
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Professional Development for Teachers
Professional learning is an integral part of school culture and developing staff. Summer is a great time to reflect and revitalize yourself as an educator. One area that applies to both of these is professional development. Even though we know professional learning is important, a 2015 TNTP report found only 30% of teachers improve significantly
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Drones In K-12 Education
At the start of the new millennium, academic research identified a potential problem for students in the United States. Compared to their counterparts around the world, American students are less prepared for the modern global workforce. A multitude of studies have identified a particular shortfall in science and math-related concepts. In response to the problem,
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Top 10 Math Tutoring Apps
In a time of diminishing student attention spans, constant gadget play, pandemic evoked educational gaps, and lacking education budgets, forward-thinking teachers are trying to find new ways to help their students learn better through online learning programs and engaging teaching resources. Online tutoring has become a popular resource for students of any age to learn
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Funding For Teachers in 2021
We have all heard the saying you can’t put a price on education, but what about the out-of-pocket classroom expenses incurred by educators each year? Great teachers are always looking for new ways to expand instruction and boost student engagement. Innovative teaching—whether through STEM education, project-based learning, or assistive technology—is essential for developing 21st century
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Writing SMART Goals in Education
Unprecedented challenges! A new school year is underway, and students are facing unprecedented challenges as most are having to “learn how to learn” in a whole new way. Due to the learning hurdles dictated by COVID, students have brought traditional classroom learning back into their own homes, giving a huge rise to the relatively new
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Project Based Learning for Young Learners
What is Project Based Learning? Project Based Learning is not new in education. In fact, it has become quite the referenced buzz term. The question we are investigating in this article is how young should it be implemented. My answer is, AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE! The research supports my opinion. Project Based Learning (PBL) can
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What Teachers NEED To Buy With Their Classroom Budget
New Year, New Classroom Budget! With the start of a new school year comes new money allocated for teachers and their classroom budget. This money must be spent or it is often lost. A use it or lose it situation. Over the years I have frustratedly witnessed teachers and administrators alike hastily spending away on
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