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Lights, camera, literacy: Student-created book reviews inspire a global reading culture

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When teens take the mic Recent studies show that reading for pleasure among teens is at an all-time low. What began as a simple classroom project to encourage reading evolved into a movement that amplified student voices, built confidence, and connected learners across cultures. The assignment?

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Showfloor News: PBLWorks creates PBLWorks TEACH to help scale project based learning

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The Buck Institute for Education (dba PBLWorks ), a national provider of professional development for high-quality Project Based Learning (PBL), is launching PBLWorks TEACH , a web-based application with ready-to-use, standards-aligned, Gold-Standard PBL projects for middle school math, science, English Language Arts, and social studies.

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8 under-the-radar digital learning resources

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Parlay Subject areas: ELA, Social Studies, Science Best for: Structured online and in-class discussions Parlay enables educators to facilitate student discussions in a more inclusive and data-informed way. Students use context clues to determine where they are, building skills in geography, culture, and critical observation.

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5 online resources to beat the summer slide

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ReadWorks : Reading skills are among the most vulnerable to decline during the summer, especially for students who do not have regular access to books or structured reading activities. Parents can access dashboards to track progress and set goals over the summer.

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The U.S. had the blueprint for a high-class education–but abandoned it

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In fact, it was the ideal of education as a vehicle for equity and democracy that drew Finnish officials to study the United States education system in the 1970s. What they saw inspired them to pursue their own reform–one rooted in universal access, pedagogical trust, and educational excellence. Key points: The U.S.

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Integrating technology in CTE classrooms

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Another critical aspect of tech integration is expanding access through online and blended learning. Studies and anecdotal reports suggest that students in tech-enhanced CTE classes show increased engagement and motivation. The pandemic accelerated the adoption of online platforms for CTE.

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Personalized Learning, Global Citizenship: A Framework for the Modern Classroom

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broadened my worldview and helped me internalize the importance of cultural relevance and adaptability in educational reform—what works in one context must be thoughtfully localized in another. At the same time, I’ve prioritized integrating SEL as a core part of classroom culture—beyond isolated lessons.