In today's ever-changing job market, we need to help students develop a variety of skills that will enable them to be flexible with the changes we are seeing in the world of work. It is also important that students have opportunities to consider […]
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When employers look for people to hire, one of the top things they often want to know is, can they manage projects? It’s good to have that on your resume and it’s a common interview question. Project management skills are also useful in college, […]
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There’s a place for lessons involving robots in every grade and every subject—not just science and math but English and social studies too.
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It's that time of year when there are lots of things happening in our schools that keep us all busy. During this time, we may see a decrease in student engagement in learning and also may feel a bit stressed as we work through a busy time of the […]
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Lessons about AI can provide a great entry point into computer science for middle and high school students.
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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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