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 schools have to support not just high achievers, but students with emotional […]
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College and career readiness is a growing initiative across the United States. The U.S. Department of Education recently posted an updated Dear Colleague Letter explaining their goal of providing more opportunities for students to succeed in […]
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As the CAO of an edtech company, I lead onsite professional development (PD) sessions for K-12 educators. I am often surprised when I begin a session and a majority of the participants do not know why they are there or the purpose […]
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Working with a number of school systems around the country, I have witnessed a number of commonalities that lead to successful STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) learning experiences and initiatives. These initiatives often go […]
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Hear how teacher Anthony Johnson transformed his classroom into a project-based learning environment he named "Johnsonville," where students engage in real-world, hands-on PBL.
Like most teachers, I don’t think of myself as your picture-perfect […]
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By Dr. Genevra Walters - Scholastic EDU Pulse
A forward-thinking superintendent details how she transformed her general ed program into a series of career academies.
When you think of STEM, it’s […]
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Even with a century of history behind it, today’s 4-H clubs are strikingly modern. Sure, there’s still a commitment to learning about agriculture, and participating in county fairs remains a club staple. But these days, 4-H students are spending a […]
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There is always a lot of discussion in school reform conversations about how early is too early to start focusing on certain goals. Often, new programs are scaffolded to be appropriate for even the youngest learners. In the high-stakes testing era […]
Late October through early January is a festive time in many American households—and a challenging time in many American schools. […]