The Power of Standards-Based Rubrics in Project-Based Learning Units
More than ten years ago, I started my career in education as a lateral entry English teacher. The concept of rubrics was an emerging one in the school
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Project-Based Learning: 5 Tips for Getting Started
Getting started with project-based learning may feel intimidating at first. It is important for students and teachers to start small and focus more on the process rather than
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The Importance of High-Quality STEM Education in the Early Grades
Equitable STEM education in elementary and middle school can level the learning field and close STEM achievement gaps. Back in the days before STEM made a formal entrance
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Defined Learning Adds Project Manager for Project-Based Learning
The new tool allows school district administrators and teachers to assign and assess student portfolios to measure growth over time. (CHICAGO, IL) April 11, 2018 —In an effort
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3 Strategies for Preparing Today's Students for Tomorrow
Are we really doing all we can in our current educational system to prepare today’s students for the careers of tomorrow? Since I started in education, I’
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3 Tips for Engaging English Language Learners with Project-Based Learning
According to the National Center for Education Statistics, 4.5 million public school students (9.3 percent) were English language learners (ELLs) in the 2013-2014 school year. This
Read moreTop 5 STEM Education Articles of July 2017
By Maggie O'Brien We reviewed the major news articles written on STEM education and project-based learning (PBL) last month and found five that we think are
Read morePreparing for the Future: Creating Supportive Digital Learning Spaces
By Rachelle Dene Poth As we head back to our classrooms and prepare for the upcoming year, there are many things we need to consider. A few of
Read moreFuture Ready Learner: 5 Traits of Civic and Global Engagement
Editor's note: This post is a follow-up from the previous article "Five Domains of a Future Ready Learner". By David Reese | April 4th, 2017
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Why my Students are Real-World Ready with Nothing but a Device
Just as few modern-day workers could function in their jobs without a cell phone, a laptop, or periodic trips to Google, I want my students to learn how
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