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Expensive Textbooks Are Still A Problem. Will Higher Quality OER Help?

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High textbook costs continue to prove a barrier to college for some students, with some studies showing that many students skip textbook purchases even if they worry it’ll harm their grades because of the price tag. The picture we’re seeing is encouraging,” Karen Stout, president of Achieving the Dream, says.

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Superintendent: Gen Z achievement soaring with student choice

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Everything students do now, from testing online and getting their score almost instantly to reading their textbooks and assignments on tablets, is all done digitally. So how can educators find the perfect balance between traditional and digital approaches to better focus their student’s attention?

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Texas’ Corpus Christi Independent School District Expands Partnership with Discovery Education by Selecting New, TEKS-Aligned Mystery Science to Support Deeper Student Engagement in Science

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Students then explore these questions through interactive videos featuring real-world visuals fostering a sense of wonder and actively supporting student engagement in the accompanying discussion prompts. . In addition, the Discovery Education K-12 learning platform is used in all CCISD classrooms. Connecting

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Five ways school leaders can end the year on a strong note

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Ending the year on a strong note not only celebrates the achievements of students and staff but also sets the stage for a successful transition into the next academic year. Celebrate achievements: Reflecting on the successes of the school year is crucial for boosting morale and motivation among students and staff.

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Friday 5: Student learning under the microscope

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Today, pandemic-related learning loss is still a very real concern for educators, and student learning is one of education’s biggest priorities as the nation strives to move further away from the pandemic’s impact on education. How do you ensure student learning in your classroom? What does student learning look like?

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In the marketplace: Science achievement skyrockets, makerspaces expand, and more

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To support these skills and increase student engagement and understanding in physics, CMS has purchased Essential Physics, a comprehensive, high school physics program from PASCO Scientific. CMS is implementing Essential Physics in all 19 high schools that offer physics or honors physics courses.

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Virginia’s Chesapeake Public Schools Partners with Discovery Education to Inspire, Engage, and Empower the District’s 16,300 Elementary Students

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May 5, 2021) — Virginia’s Chesapeake Public Schools (CPS) today announced a new partnership with Discovery Education designed to inspire, engage and empower the district’s 16,300 K-5 students and improve academic achievement. CPS teachers and students in grades K-5 will also receive access to Discovery Education Coding.

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