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Many students decide they’re not a ‘math person’ by the end of elementary school, new study shows

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Roughly half of middle and high schoolers report losing interest in math class at least half the time, and 1 in 10 lack interest nearly all the time during class, a new study shows. Nearly all the students who said they identified as a “math person” came to that conclusion before they reached high school, the RAND survey results show.

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From curiosity to clarity: Showcasing career paths to young learners

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Starting career exploration early Elementary school: Building awareness During my judging experience a few weeks ago, I met students who said they knew their career path since they were eight or nine. In elementary school, highlighting a variety of careers to younger students is key.

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Why the Trump administration grounded these middle schoolers’ drones–and other STEM research

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They often attend under-funded schools and have less access to high-tech industries than their peers in urban schools. But now researchers won’t be able to follow up with kids to see if Take Flight altered their trajectory in high school. And Panchanathan resigned a few days later.

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Re-Visiting Ivan Illich: Deschooling Society

Teacher Toms Blog

"(L)earning is the human activity which least needs manipulation by others. His best known work, Deschooling Society , published in 1971 is a no holds barred critique of institutionalized, compulsory schooling, arguing that the overall effect is to alienate most children from their own learning. for their own good."

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3 tips to combat chronic absenteeism in high schools

eSchool News

In elementary school, there’s frequent outreach. A recent report found that this wanes somewhat throughout middle school, and, by the time students reach high school, many schools subscribe to the belief that the need for school-to-home communication diminishes.

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Elementary-level STEM education fosters our future innovators

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Traditionally, the spotlight on STEM education appears to occur in high school and late middle school grade-levels. Elementary school years mark a critical phase in a child’s cognitive development. STEM education encourages children to inquire, observe, and seek solutions.

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Free access to Mackin’s Distance learning solution

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Elementary School. Middle School. High School. MackinVIA and free eBook activation require a Mackin.com account. They have compiled free content, helpful videos, links, downloadable resources and more to help you with this distance learning transition. 4,500+ Multi-User eBooks. 3,000+ Multi-User eBooks.