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Young minds: New teachers’ impact on equitable science learning

eSchool News

U-M researchers found that new educators are pioneering paths in science education by offering opportunities for scientific conversations, innovative learning strategies and encouraging children to become active participants in scientific exploration. “We are seeking additional funds for this work.

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When ZIP Codes Teach: How Geographic Inequity Shows Up in Our Classrooms

Faculty Focus

I grew up in a historically underserved neighborhood in Houston, Texas, zoned to one of the lowest-performing elementary schools in the city. But due to a granted academic transfer, I ended up attending a top-performing public school just three miles away. That’s not just a soundbite from my TEDx Talk—it’s my lived experience.

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When ZIP Codes Teach: How Geographic Inequity Shows Up in Our Classrooms

Faculty Focus

I grew up in a historically underserved neighborhood in Houston, Texas, zoned to one of the lowest-performing elementary schools in the city. But due to a granted academic transfer, I ended up attending a top-performing public school just three miles away. That’s not just a soundbite from my TEDx Talk—it’s my lived experience.

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Fundraiser Freebie!

Organized Classroom

Additionally, a “Sports Day Fundraiser” can be organized, where students participate in friendly sports competitions and challenges, with each participant collecting pledges or donations based on their performance. What are some innovative fundraising ideas for elementary school classrooms?

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Is the Traditional Classroom Becoming Obsolete?

Ask a Tech Teacher

Research indicates that active participation leads to higher retention rates, which can be upwards of 60% for students engaged in interactive learning. Additionally, research shows that students who participate in hybrid learning tend to retain information better, as they actively engage with content rather than passively receiving it.

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

eSchool News

On April 18, the head of the NSF announced that any efforts by the agency to broaden participation in STEM “must aim to create opportunities for all Americans everywhere” and “should not preference some groups at the expense of others, or directly/indirectly exclude individuals or groups.” And Panchanathan resigned a few days later.

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Re-Visiting Ivan Illich: Deschooling Society

Teacher Toms Blog

It is rather the result of unhampered participation in a meaningful society." 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. Recesses were long and frequent.