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PBL and the Common Core Standards
Ten years ago, a groundbreaking event occurred in the K-12 education arena. The Common Core Standards introduced a set of clear, consistent guidelines for what every student should know and
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Supporting STEM Learning Through Literacy
The residents of Marveltown were used to unusual inventions. They embraced wildly innovative ideas and their town reflected the unusual creations of those in the town. Some of the inventions
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Strategies that Help Students to Dream and Innovate
Dream and innovate - these are goals that I set for my students. Finding opportunities for them to realize these goals has grown complicated because, as educators, it’s mandatory
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3 Tips for Shifting to a Student-Centered Classroom
The article advocates for a student-centered approach in education, offering three tips for implementation: starting to learn with your students, allowing students to go at their own pace, and balancing
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11 Characteristics of an Engaging STEM Classroom
If you’re a new STEM teacher you may be wondering: “What should my STEM class look like? What should my students be doing?” If you’re a veteran STEM
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Illinois District Begins College and Career Thinking in Kindergarten
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
Read MorePowerful Student Learning Through STEM and CTE Partnerships
By Anne Jolly Every student deserves to go into the world with confidence and aptitudes needed to face a new life filled with opportunities. As 2018 rolls out, educators are
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Integrating Math, Science, and Engineering in the Classroom
Looking to integrate math, science, and engineering in your classroom? Start with the science and math practices! STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) is more than just a grouping of
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Top 10 STEM Education News Articles
We've reviewed articles on STEM education and project-based learning (PBL) throughout the year and took note of the stories we found exceptionally inspiring and educational. Below are our
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2 Steps to Embedding Career Pathways into the K-8 Curriculum
How can teachers easily and effectively incorporate career experiences into their existing curriculum? As school districts across the U.S. move towards a career readiness focus, teachers and administrators are
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