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. […]
As an emerging teacher, I had a strong passion for project-based teaching and learning. I taught the life sciences and this strategy made a great deal of sense to me. My […]
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Educators often talk about 21st-century skills and the benefits of incorporating communication, creativity, collaboration, […]
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 terrible student, a teacher’s nightmare who was constantly in trouble. During my time in school, I […]
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Elementary school students in Illinois whose teachers used a project-based-learning […]
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