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Mission Molecular Literacy: A Framework for Transforming Chemistry Education

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This challenge mirrors what would occur if students were expected to read novels without first mastering the alphabet. Molecular Literacy as an Educational Model Definition and Framework Molecular Literacy is an approach to chemistry education that parallels reading instruction in its structure and progression.

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Mission Molecular Literacy: A Framework for Transforming Chemistry Education

k12 Digest

This challenge mirrors what would occur if students were expected to read novels without first mastering the alphabet. Molecular Literacy as an Educational Model Definition and Framework Molecular Literacy is an approach to chemistry education that parallels reading instruction in its structure and progression.

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The Importance of Art Class

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In today’s technology-driven classrooms , art remains an important component of student development. Despite often being the first to be cut from the curriculum in some schools, dismissed as a luxury, or merely a source of fridge-worthy projects, art education holds profound benefits. Art can also promote empathy.

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The Case for Expanding the Definition of 'Personalization' to Meet the Needs of the Whole Child

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Source: Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Academic development is represented by the content areas required on the path toward a high school diploma (e.g., math, literacy, science, social studies, foreign language, art). Cognitive development includes skills like those involved in memory and processing information.

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To Combat the ‘COVID Slide,’ Tutoring Program Pairs Elementary Schoolers with College Students

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Michelle Lamont’s 7-year-old daughter, Savannah, was already struggling with reading when her school shut down due to the coronavirus pandemic in March. We want to make sure she has the confidence she needs [for reading], instead of being angry and frustrated and hating it.” About 230 miles east of Hampshire, in Knoxville, Tenn.,

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Can Chinese Edtech Regulations Stifle a Culture of Striving?

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On one hand, I really want to respect cognitive development, and on the other hand, I also dream to be a proud mom,” Hu says. “I Other observers read between the lines and discern another motivation. Read more from EdSurge about Americans witnessing abuse online while tutoring Chinese students. Jiao asks. “I

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Running a Home-Based Preschool Is Tough, and Support Is Meager

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Rachel Bolden-Kramer listens to Isaac, a boy enrolled in her home-based preschool, read from a book documenting the children’s activities. Teacher Sam Morrison helps Sophia, a girl enrolled at Whitesides’ home-based preschool in Nevada, read from a book she colored. I’m so happy to have you,” she tells them. “I