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How our district turned a sea of data into a compass for change

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We now incorporate all our non-academic data, such as attendance, as well as comprehensive academic grades and scores from courses and testing, both current and historical. We adjusted our resources, and this year, 96 percent of K-5 students met typical growth in English language arts. Our next steps will be equally exciting.

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Many states picked diploma pathways over high school exit exams. Did students benefit?

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The senior at Washington state’s Toppenish High School first considered the career after he joined a STEM group in middle school. Some students get funneled to the military pathway, despite having no aspirations to serve, because the aptitude test is easier to pass. Washington is not alone.

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5 reasons why game design is the best way to teach STEAM skills

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Another exploratory study from Computers & Education that involved elementary and middle school students found that collaborative digital game design promotes knowledge creation and supports diverse learning styles, making it a strong method for inclusive education. The 5 key benefits of game-based learning in STEAM education 1.

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Explore 8+ STEM Activities for Middle School to Get a Reaction

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Check out STEM activities for middle school that are sure to catch teenagers attention and inspire them to learn more. Construct a thermal insulator device Concepts to Cover in Middle School STEM Prepare for the future with STEM activities for middle school 1.

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11+ Strong Class Projects for Middle School Engineering Classes

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With low-prep setup, challenging concepts, and the coolest finished projects ever, these class projects for middle school engineering classes are sure to inspire the next generation of future engineers in your class. It’s not a great joke, but creating a potato clock is a great science experiment for middle school.

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The Basics of Making a Curriculum for Homeschool Students

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Nurture creativity with the arts 7. Environmental Science Curriculum – Full Year of Lesson Plans, Labs, and Tests By Suburban Science Grades: 10th-11th Standards: NGSS HS-ESS2-5, 2-3, 2-4 This comprehensive course is interactive, hands-on, and student-centered. The lessons meet the National Core Arts Music Standards.

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8th Grade ELA Teacher Essentials: 11 Top Teaching Tools

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Keep a copy of your teaching philosophy nearby 8th Grade ELA teacher Essentials You Didn’t Know You Needed Seamlessly transition 8th grade ELA students to high school 1. Maintain a steady stash of supplies Anyone who’s taught language arts (or any class, really) has heard “I forgot my pencil” more times than they can count.

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