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This school year, align teaching strategies with student learning styles

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The COVID-19 pandemic created an educational environment that had never been seen before. Many students –– and instructors –– were abruptly forced to transition from traditional classroom learning to adopt a new remote format. Five Principles of Learning.

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From curiosity to clarity: Showcasing career paths to young learners

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This year, I judged the middle school career research event, which allows students to explore careers of interest by completing a career interest survey, researching a field, and presenting key details such as education requirements, job outlook, salary, and what a typical workday looks like. What problems are students interested in solving?

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7 new and engaging virtual field trips

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These trips promote active engagement, critical thinking, and cater to diverse learning styles. The LEGO Groups sustainability team, Polar Bears International, and Discovery Education travel to Churchill Manitoba and the Polar Frontier habitat at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium in search of polar bears at play.

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Navigating cultural diversity in American education

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In many ways, the history of multicultural education runs parallel with the history of the United States, because we have been an ostensibly multicultural nation from the very beginning. By creating bridges between students’ knowledge and classroom content, educators who employ CRT practices aim to affirm identities and values.

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Crafting environments where students with autism thrive

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When educators take the time to apply proven strategies, students with autism can and do thrive–academically, socially, and emotionally. Schools can support sensory regulation by offering quiet reading spaces, flexible seating options like active chairs, or designated areas for individual work.

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Kids in special education are struggling–it’s time to rethink their education

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In fact, one in five schools reported being understaffed for their existing special education programs in fall of 2023. It is a genuinely alternative, inclusive model for education. But more importantly, it’s an example of what’s possible when we are willing to radically rethink education and build a community around students’ needs.

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Bringing real-life skills to virtual special education

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My experience has shown that special education students, in particular, benefit immensely from the right digital tools. The importance of interactive tools in special education Special education students often require personalized instructional strategies that traditional methods cannot fully address.