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Igniting Career Curiosity: Engaging Students in Computer Science & STEM
As technology continues to transform the world around us, educators play a vital role in helping students connect classroom learning to real-world possibilities. Explore how igniting curiosity through computer science
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Invite Them In
In this reflection, educator and coach Nili Bartley shares how one simple but powerful practice — inviting others in — transformed her teaching, coaching, and leadership journey. Through stories from her classroom,
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From Learners to Leaders: How to Build Tomorrow’s Skills in Today’s Classrooms
In today’s rapidly evolving world, educators play a vital role in helping students build the skills they need to thrive in the future — creativity, problem-solving, adaptability, innovation, and more.
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Bringing the Profile of an AI-Ready Graduate to Life Through Instructional Practice & Routines
As artificial intelligence reshapes our world, educators are called to prepare students not just with technical skills, but with the curiosity, creativity, and human-centered abilities to thrive alongside it. This
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Growing Resilient Learners: How to Balance Support & Autonomy
As a new school year begins, it's tempting to push for immediate progress—but true learning often happens when we step back and give space to grow. This
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From Classrooms to Careers: Building Future-Ready Learners in a Tech-Driven World
In today’s rapidly evolving world shaped by AI and emerging technologies, preparing students for an uncertain future requires more than traditional career readiness. This article explores the importance of
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Introducing Dr. Melvin J. Brown: Defined's New Superintendent in Residence
We're thrilled to announce that Dr. Melvin J. Brown has joined Defined as our new Superintendent in Residence! Dr. Brown brings decades of leadership experience in large K-12
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Building Bright Futures Through Career-Connected Learning in Elementary Mathematics
Connecting math instruction to real-world careers in the early grades helps students build confidence, curiosity, and a strong sense of purpose in their learning. This blog explores how career-connected learning
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Empowering Young Mathematicians Through Real-World Performance Tasks
A former elementary school teacher shares how using Defined Learning’s Backpack Designer performance task transformed her math instruction by making learning relevant, engaging, and deeply connected to real-world applications.
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Announcing the Defined Difference Makers Competition Winners!
We are excited to announce the winners of the Defined Difference Makers Competition — Heidi Casteel Bearden from Montgomery Public Schools (AL) and Laura Gray and Jennifer Sherman from Great Path
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