Characteristics Of A Good School
A good school decenters itself–makes its curriculum, policies, and other ‘pieces’ less visible than students and hope and growth.
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Survey: High School Students Are Tired, Bored, And Stressed
Researchers surveyed 21,678 American high school students and found that nearly 75% of the students’ emotions about school were negative.
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Actors Theater Announces Young Playwrights Festival
Actors Theatre of Louisville is proud to announce the return of the 15th anniual New Voices Young Playwrights Festival April 27-29, 2020.
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What Is Edcamp? An Overview For Teachers
Edcamp is a participant-driven approach to PD. The result is a teacher-centered, ‘bottom-up’ approach to teacher improvement.
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8 Steps For Teaching Through Project-Based Learning
What are the steps for teaching through project-based learning in your classroom? Like all good teaching, it starts with students.
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PBL Spotlight: Pakistan Kindergarteners Tackle Food Waste
In this project, some serious questions were raised–above all “How can we help and where do we begin?”
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Britannica Digital Adds Pear Deck To Social Studies Platform
Britannica Digital Learning, in partnership with Pear Deck, has introduced new interactive activities to its social studies platform.
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How Money Works: 5 Critical Financial Literacy Concepts
A lack of financial literacy can cause students to spend a lifetime struggling with money, when the real issue is how they think about money.
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What Steve Jobs Said About Education
“What’s wrong with education cannot be fixed with technology. No amount of technology will make a dent. The problems are sociopolitical.”
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The Problem With Most School Mission Statements
Why do we create school mission statements alongside the planets & stars, then insist on data and strategies grounded in research & reality?
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How Do I Differentiate Through Project-Based Learning?
Differentiation in project-based learning can be supported through the use of protocols and intentional assessment practice.
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Math Jobs: 8 Very Different Careers That Depend On Numbers
Math jobs from engineering and meteorology to financial planning & research are increasing as technology deepens its cultural relevance.
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The Benefits Of Work-Study Programs For Students
The benefits of a work-study program include flexible scheduling and the ability to gain non-academic skills & experience outside of class.
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12 Realities That Are Reducing Innovation In Schools
Public education isn’t naturally built for innovation. Here are some of the barriers that are reducing innovation in schools.
