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In Rhode Island, a partnership brings STEM lessons to life

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The pilot program, in which four GSO students worked with approximately 200 students from the Providence Public School District middle school, was developed by the Rhode Island Department of Education and funded by a $10,000 STEMx Challenge Grant.

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New Slate of Inspiring and Engaging Standards-Aligned Content Added to Discovery Education Experience for Back-to-School 2025

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Total Health: A Virtual Field Trip with the NBA and WNBA (Grades 3-8) This VFT encourages students to live a healthy lifestyle with a behind-the-scenes look at how professional basketball players from the NBA and WNBA maintain their health on and off the court! The new civics-focused series, Need toKnow Jr.,

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The Basics of Making a Curriculum for Homeschool Students

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Nurture creativity with the arts 7. Choose resources that fit your style and family Tips for Making a Curriculum for Homeschool Students Benefits of Using TPT to Plan Your Homeschooling Curriculum 1. And if the curriculum weaves in reading, writing, or art, even better. The lessons meet the National Core Arts Music Standards.

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Educators Speak Out About Leadership, Identity and Systemic Change

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In that time, each fellow has managed to speak vulnerably about educational leadership, student engagement and systemic challenges in K-12 education. Burns opening quote is a reminder that teaching is purpose-driven work and that student growth and development depend on supporting teachers and school leaders.

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Politics, Pressure and Poor Sources: History Teachers Have It Tough These Days

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I do think that there are things that teachers stay away from because they are afraid that it will get them into some sort of trouble and one of the things is current events, says Samantha Futrell, a middle school social studies teacher in Richmond, Virginia. We feel so polarized right now.

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71 Undeniably Great Debate Topics for High School

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Give high schoolers the chance to channel their growing maturity into reasoned, structured arguments fueled by their passionate opinions and perspectives through the art of debate! Find everything you need for facilitating great debates in your high school class. Music and art are as valuable as math and science. 8; CCRA.SL.4

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5 approaches that engage middle school students in STEM learning

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Incorporate hands-on activities and experiments Hands-on activities let students engage directly with STEM concepts, making learning tangible and memorable. Cross-disciplinary connections can help students see STEM from new perspectives and understand its relevance.