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How we designed a space where our students connect, collaborate, and flourish

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Designed and outfitted by MiEN and Meteor Education, the Empowerment Center is where kids go to hang out, collaborate, and/or participate in school club activities. This changed when we moved into our forever home in South Gate, where an on-campus Empowerment Center serves as a modern, welcoming “student hub.”

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4 reflections on the end of the school year

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The end of the year is not just a time for wrapping up grades and packing up classrooms–it’s also a powerful opportunity for growth and renewal. Educators may evaluate what worked well and what didn’t, including instructional strategies, classroom management techniques, student engagement efforts, and time management.

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Reimagining the Flipped Classroom: Integrating AI, Microlearning, and Learning Analytics to Elevate Student Engagement and Critical Thinking 

Faculty Focus

The traditional flipped classroom model, which reverses the conventional lecture-homework structure, has evolved significantly since its inception. In the digital era, especially post-pandemic, this strategy has gained renewed importance for fostering active learning, critical thinking, and academic resilience. Flipped Classroom 2.0:

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5 Strategies for Refocusing Your Class

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With regular use, this technique can become an automatic response that cuts through chatter and distractions, making transitions between activities smoother and more efficient. The physical activity associated with the chant helps to interrupt any ongoing distractions and refocuses their energy on the collective task at hand.

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Reimagining the Flipped Classroom: Integrating AI, Microlearning, and Learning Analytics to Elevate Student Engagement and Critical Thinking 

Faculty Focus

The traditional flipped classroom model, which reverses the conventional lecture-homework structure, has evolved significantly since its inception. In the digital era, especially post-pandemic, this strategy has gained renewed importance for fostering active learning, critical thinking, and academic resilience. Flipped Classroom 2.0:

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Simple Science Safety Lab Rules: A Guide for Your classroom

Priceless Ponderings

Your students are already learning about school rules and classroom procedures, so why not include science safety in the mix? When you approach your science safety lab rules like any other part of your classroom management plan, it becomes second nature to your students. Want more tips for setting up classroom expectations?

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8 Creative Classroom Seating Arrangements to Increase Engagement

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Traditional Grid: Best for easy classroom management Why Classroom Seating Arrangements Are Important Reimagine classroom seating arrangements with TPT 1. With books, rules posters, cards, activities, a contract, and an editable parent letter, you can feel confident with your seating options.