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Understanding cognitive development in students via Piaget’s Theory

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In early education, incorporating sensory activities and interactive play can greatly benefit infants and toddlers. Additionally, engaging them in interactive play activities (i.e., Concrete operational stage (7-11 years old) In the concrete operational stage, children begin to think logically about concrete events.

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Learning Through Play Is Powerful – and Students and Teachers Agree!

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It is a powerful tool for teaching that naturally engages students in the learning and builds the skills they’ll need in and outside the classroom like creativity, communication, critical thinking, and collaboration. Our students and teachers deserve to love learning again.”

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5 educators on what 2024 will bring to education

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Beverly Miller, Assistant Director of Schools for Administration/Chief Technology Officer, Greeneville City Schools in Tennessee STEM opportunities are on the rise for young learners as elementary and early childhood programs increase exposure to STEM activities and careers.

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Use these 5 strategies to boost student engagement

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Previous research indicates that students who report positive teacher-student relationships were more likely to report high engagement with their learning, and strong teacher-student relationships have been associated with higher academic performance, feelings of competence, greater attendance rates, and pursuit of secondary education.

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Most parents know AI will be crucial to their children’s future

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That disparity highlights a pressing need to raise awareness of and increase parental involvement in AI discussions, and advance the implementation of AI in American primary and secondary education. And 84 percent consider it important or very important to offer teachers extra training on how to incorporate AI into the classroom.

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Ancora High School Partners with McGraw Hill to Launch New Online High School for Adults

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Additionally, the average high school dropout costs the economy approximately $272,000 over his or her lifetime in terms of lower tax contributions, higher reliance on Medicaid and Medicare, higher rates of criminal activity, and higher reliance on welfare. Noteworthy courses include Critical Thinking and Personal Financial Literacy.

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Learning in the Digital Age

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K-12 digital learning holds immense importance in shaping the educational landscape by addressing the diverse needs of students and preparing them for the demands of the 21st century. Embracing digital learning in primary and secondary education offers several compelling advantages as we examine the importance of education in the digital age.

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