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Early STEM Career Exploration

When we were kids we thought about future careers as a doctor or a lawyer or a teacher. Maybe we dreamed of being dancers or football players. Today,

5 ways to use Defined Learning to facilitate remote learning

As schools across the world participate in large-scale remote learning amidst the outbreak of COVID-19, Defined Learning can be helpful to ensure meaningful learning takes place away from

Using Entrepreneurship to Nurture Creativity and Innovation

Two educators share how they use innovative real-world projects to build entrepreneurship skills and inspire creativity in their students. Let’s change that, shall we? We're

Defined Helps 4-H Clubs Grow Independent Learners

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

Project-Based Learning Is Just the Beginning

A district is preparing its students for the future by focusing on the skills and connections students will need in their careers. Having a job may seem a

3 Reasons Why Performance Tasks Are the Best Back-to-School Activities

Performance tasks are a great way to kick off the school year. Explore how performance tasks effectively establish classroom norms, evaluate student needs, and help students review key

3 Ways to Cultivate Creativity in Your Classroom

Creativity is crucial when it comes to education. According to the Future of Jobs report, creativity is one of the three top “must-have” skills in our workforce and

3 Classroom Practices to Enhance Career Readiness

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

Getting Started with Blended Learning

There has been a lot of discussion about how to implement blended learning or how to “flip your classroom.” For some educators, the questions about blended and flipped

5 Future-Ready Skills PBL can Foster in an Elementary School Classroom

In most school districts standards and state-testing drive most curricula and classroom instruction, however, many leaders are incorporating a focus to help students succeed beyond school. Systemically, it

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