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Going Beyond the Code: Getting Kids to Think Like a Developer
Three elementary school teachers explain how they created an engaging and dynamic project that empowered students to build future-ready skills. By Grayson McKinney, Zach Rondot, and Amanda Oliver “Never again
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Hawaii Partners with Defined to Engage Students in Energy Curriculum
The Hawaii State Department of Education (HIDOE) is moving to further support Ka Hei, its statewide strategic program kicked off in 2014 that educates students about sustainable energy transitions happening
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Project Based Learning: The Possibilities and Pitfalls of a Promising Learning Style
Let’s say that you’ve heard the hype about Project Based Learning (PBL), perhaps tried some PBL ideas you’ve read about, but you haven’t actually put the
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3 Visions of Truly Inclusive Education
By Jennifer D. Goldman, Karyn Lewis and Dr. Genevra Walters | Gettting Smart 2/1/2017 In their mission to prepare every student for college or a career, today’s K-12
Read MoreWhen students become entrepreneurs, real learning happens
By Jason Braddock | eSchool News Here in eastern Ohio, some of our students are embracing their entrepreneurial spirit right at school, engaging in a style of learning that helps make
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STEM is Just the Beginning
The article features insights from three educators emphasizing the importance of incorporating STEM into a comprehensive education. Hear from Superintendent Dr. Ruben Alejandro, English Teacher Lydia Winthrow, and Science Teacher
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STEM and PBL: A Perfect Combination
In today’s educational culture, you would be hard-pressed to find a school that did not count STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) or Project-Based Learning (PBL) as one of
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How I Expose My Students to the Real World
As a STEAM teacher, I believe it is critical that our students understand and make connections between the classroom and the real world. While not every child aspires to be
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Teacher Responses that Foster a STEM Mindset
Hovered over a table full of intricately designed gears, lights, and wires, one student looks up and cautiously asks, “What if it doesn’t work?” She’s nervous. She dedicated
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Why Mr. Johnson’s Classroom Is More Fun Than Yours
Some kids dream of becoming educators and go through school knowing they want to end up back in the classroom. I was not one of those kids. I was a
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