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5 resources to build stronger classrooms through PLCs

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Reflect as a team on patterns like student questioning or wait time, then strategize together on how to improve participation and inquiry-based learning. Use data wisely: Bring classroom evidence (test scores, participation patterns, student work) to meetings to make informed decisions.

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Steps Toward Creating a More Accessible and Inclusive College Classroom

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Provide multiple sources and access points for assignment requirements and expectations (written descriptions, presentations, instructional videos, examples, rubrics). Examine course syllabi to make sure policies (late work, absence, participation grades, etc.) Replace and/or supplement outdated readings.

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New partnership trains Michigan teachers for AI innovation

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These trainers will be equipped to deliver foundational AI literacy training to colleagues, ultimately scaling impact and fostering equitable access to AI education for students statewide. Participants in the Train-the-Trainer initiative will engage in virtual professional learning sessions, organized into two supportive cohorts.

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Bridging the Gap Between Classroom and Real Life: The Power of Applied Learning

k12 Digest

In a case study, we saw students collaborating with multinational companies and startups, with access to authentic design challenges and meaningful engagement with real-world professionals. One of the participating students put it this way: “We weren’t just creating a marketing campaign; we were solving a real-world problem that mattered.

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Can AI help reduce math anxiety?

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The 16- to 18-year-old students queried are participants in this years MathWorks Math Modeling Challenge (M3 Challenge), an annual internet-based, intensive math modeling contest organized by SIAM. Of the hundreds of participating teams, nine finalist teams were selected from across the U.S., How can AI help reduce math anxiety?

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

k12 Digest

Meanwhile, participating in global education programs in countries like Finland, India, and the U.S. Additionally, I emphasize context-sensitive pedagogy, particularly for rural and underserved areas where access and background vary significantly.

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Young minds: New teachers’ impact on equitable science learning

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U-M researchers found that new educators are pioneering paths in science education by offering opportunities for scientific conversations, innovative learning strategies and encouraging children to become active participants in scientific exploration. “We are seeking additional funds for this work.

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