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Hawaii’s Kihei Elementary School Selects Discovery Education’s Mystery Science to Support Deeper Student Engagement in the 2022-2023 School Year

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Discovery Education’s digital resources grab students’ attention, opening the door for our school’s educators to capitalize on our learners’ natural curiosity. Through these interactive professional development sessions, participants will learn best practices for integrating their new digital resources into instruction.

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New Mexico’s Aztec Municipal School District Renews Multiyear Partnership Driving Student Engagement in Science  

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“Engaging students in learning is the first step to academic success,” said AMSD Associate Superintendent Lauren Laws. Renewing this partneship provides our district’s teachers continued access to powerful digital resources that engage students in science, holds their attention, and builds a life-long love of the subject.”

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The Case for Expanding the Definition of 'Personalization' to Meet the Needs of the Whole Child

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Our definition of whole child centers on 6 key domains that matter deeply for every individual’s development and success: academic development, social emotional development, identity development, physical health and mental health. math, literacy, science, social studies, foreign language, art).

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Writing Strategies for an Extended Essay in the IB Program

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Read how to draft an IB extended essay below Writing Strategies for an Extended Essay in the International Baccalaureate Program IB is a rigorous two-year project for personal and academic development. Hence, pay attention when you write. In the end, you receive a globally recognized IB diploma.

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Edtech Startup Ello Gives Back to Local DC Hospitals Including MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and Children’s National Hospital

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Learning loss for chronically ill children while they are hospitalized is a topic that often doesn’t get a lot of attention. According to a report from the American Association of Pediatrics, “Many chronic disorders require frequent hospitalizations, resulting in loss of school days and poor academic achievement.

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Pecha Kucha is the Answer

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Incorporating active learning strategies with course lectures not only allows the student to be fully present, it can also be used to break-up lecturing into shorter segments, more manageable for most adult attention spans. The task of embracing change can be daunting for both faculty and students.

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SEL Can Help Special Educators Address Rapidly Evolving Remote Learning Requirements

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Making responsible decisions at this time necessitates attention to our various experiences and circumstances, and must be informed by the social, emotional, learning and basic needs of each student and family. We can prioritize units and lessons that support students’ social-emotional health and well-being.