Whenever a new idea is introduced to education, expect a flood of criticisms. That’s not necessarily a bad thing, in fact, we need naysayers and critics to challenge all our ideas. It’s what makes a democratic society function and it’s important […]
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Students can develop computer science skills starting in the early grades—even without a computer—in project-based learning and other units.
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High Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM) are educational resources that have been developed and reviewed to be of high quality, rigor, and alignment with academic content standards. HQIM are designed to provide teachers with resources that are:
“All great changes are preceded by chaos.” —Deepak Chopra
So, you are a school leader. Your school plans to implement High Quality Project Based Learning (HQPBL). First of all, congratulations! This journey will bring rich rewards to both students […]
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Experiencing joy leads to a multitude of health and wellness benefits, including reduced chance of heart attack, lower cholesterol and blood pressure, and a boosted immune system. Joy also positively impacts learning by enhancing children’s […]
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(Note: This includes a detailed look at a sample Defined Learning project calendar with added features from the Framework for High-Quality PBL)Planning a project is kind of like planning a curriculum unit: you think of how it will begin, what […]
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You may have seen some recent headlines about a survey of teenagers in the U.S. The most common takeaway was that "the chance to redo assignments" was the number one pick for what would motivate teens to work harder in school. But if you look at […]
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We’ve seen a major focus on Social Emotional Learning in the past few years. Certainly, the pandemic made it a universal priority for schools. Overall, this has been a good thing and one I’ve advocated for a long time. Our mission is not simply to […]
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As we meet at an intersection of technological advancement and female empowerment in society, it is now more apparent than ever that young women’s interest in STEM subjects, and subsequent exposure to STEM careers are initially fostered by the K-12 […]
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Throughout the year, it's important to engage students in ongoing reflection of what they are learning. One of the key competencies of social-emotional learning (SEL) is for students to develop self-awareness. It's also important for them to build […]
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