Jed Stefanowicz, a human being I am lucky enough to call my colleague, encouraged me to write a post a few years ago as it had been a while since I had written. Like any new teacher, I was wrapping my head around exactly what it was I was doing. […]
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If you’re an educator and you’ve been paying attention to the news lately, you’ve undoubtedly seen articles about NAEP test scores that were released this week. The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) is given to fourth and […]
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Could you imagine a world where each and every one of us uses our talents and resources to nurture the potential that simmers within? Could we work toward developing an in-depth understanding of our unique talents that are awaiting to be […]
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People in project-based learning circles have been using the term “voice & choice” for a long time. The two words were usually lumped together since they seemed like similar ideas and, well, it was a catchy rhyme. I know I used to lump them […]
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Collaboration is being open to each other's ideas and benefiting from each other's perspectives in an open way”. - Alan Menken
Preparing our students for the future means that we need to continue to learn more about the types of jobs that are in […]
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Now that students are back in the school routine, it is the perfect time to ramp up the energy in your classroom with PBL. October 11th is International Day of the Girl Child and it provides a good opportunity to make sure your female students are […]
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The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts a 13% growth in computer and IT occupations between 2020 and 2030. Yet many students — especially those in underrepresented groups — are not given the opportunity to learn computer science. Now is the time for […]
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As educators, we have had to adjust our methods and choices in digital tools throughout our careers for many reasons. Besides what we have experienced in the past few years, there is increased access to devices, more apps and tools available for […]
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In my third year of teaching science to sophomores, I had likely accrued 300 hours of designing projects. Through my project-based learning (PBL) courses, I learned that a great project took about twenty hours to create and I stuck to that guidance. […]
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Almost everyone in this country wants students to gain more knowledge of civics. Across the political spectrum, it is generally agreed that students need to know how the government works and the role they play as citizens of a democratic republic. […]
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