A Thoughtful Approach to Career Readiness
Millennials today have too much student loan debt and are entering a workforce with not enough employment demand. Part of that stems from unrealistic expectations set by parents,
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How to Spark Student Interest in STEM
Tips for helping students understand STEM and how it connects to all subjects and careers. The STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) initiative has been gaining traction in
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Robot Revolution: Intelligence In, Intelligence Out
Learn how Parkland School District in Allentown, PA, has successfully introduced robotics in elementary school. They integrated robotics into various subject areas, helping in the digital storytelling process,
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Building Life and Workplace Skills through PBL
I often see former students of mine around town. Inevitably, I ask them what they remember from class and I expect them to talk about photosynthesis, mitosis, and
Read moreBuilding a Collaborative STEM Classroom
A high-school math teacher shares tips on building a collaborative high-school STEM classroom at the start of the school year. Let’s set the stage… It’s the
Read moreTips on Creating Engaging E-Learning Projects
By Meghan Raftery As most of the United States rapidly transitions to a full-time homeschool environment, teachers are especially equipped to handle this crisis with their own children.
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Project-Based Learning in the Secondary Math Classroom? YES!
Districts and schools everywhere are seeing the value and benefits of using project-based learning in the classrooms. It may seem easy for science teachers because they are accustomed
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PBL Professional Development That Actually Works
Two curriculum coordinators share successful PD to help educators shift to digital learning models Education is changing. Teachers and leaders are figuratively and literally “face-planting” into how to
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Teaching Every Subject with an Eye on Career Readiness
To prepare our students for the next phase of their lives, my district is committed to helping all students have a relevant career experience prior to high school
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Authentic STEM Projects: Learning with a Purpose
Problem-solving is the heart of STEM investigations, but not just any old problem will do. STEM focuses on authentic projects that fuel students’ curiosity and investigative interests – problems
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