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

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However, if we define personalization as deeply understanding each individual’s unique experience, passions, strengths and areas for growth and then tailoring learning experiences based on that knowledge, then it requires an approach that meets the needs of the whole child. math, literacy, science, social studies, foreign language, art).

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Why It's Important to Teach Your Students Financial Literacy—and Three Ways to Do It

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Research shows that by the age of 12, students will develop an economic understanding that researchers describe as “essentially adult”. We’ve seen social studies teachers include personal finance in their civics curriculum and math teachers use digital courses to teach topics like unit cost.

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

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Nevada inspectors also ensure that Whitesides’ curriculum includes literacy, math, science, social studies, creative expression, arts, health and safety in addition to fostering children’s social, emotional, physical, linguistic and cognitive development.