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Engaging the reluctant reader: Benefits of gamified learning in literacy education

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On average, about 25 percent of children in the early grades struggle with reading. At the same time, the percentage of students who say they read for pleasure is declining : Fewer than half of all children ages 8-18 (43 percent) say they enjoy reading in their spare time, down from 58 percent in 2016.

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5 educators share insights into teaching and learning

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Inspiring district leaders, classroom teachers, and school staff have found unique and innovative ways to engage students in learning, motivating students to see beyond classroom walls and truly immerse themselves in learning. Read more about Ross-Kleinmann’s thoughts on AI in schools. PBL isn’t used enough–let’s change that.

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To Be Ready for Kindergarten, Teachers and Researchers Say Social-Emotional Skills Are Key

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One is physical development, including gross motor skills, which allow kids to run, hop and skip, as well as fine motor skills, which help children hold a pencil or use scissors. Another is cognitive development, such as reasoning and problem-solving.

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Asynchronous Learning or Live Lessons? Which One Works Better for Me?

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“Synchronous online learning” generally refers to live learning activities that must happen at a set time (often over Zoom or a similar platform), while “asynchronous online learning” refers to almost everything else (completing assignments, doing readings, watching videos, etc.). Each approach is best suited to different contexts.

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

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Just like math or literacy, social emotional skills and mindsets build toward more complex skills - like self-direction, curiosity and purpose - as students develop. Such a developmental trajectory is proposed in the Building Blocks for Learning , which I developed for Turnaround for Children.

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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.

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Why Are Colleges Hesitant to Train More Early Childhood Educators?

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Pima Community College in Arizona offers students Integrated Basic Education and Skills Training instruction—a model that helps students strengthen their math, reading and writing skills while they prepare for a career—only in subjects that lead to jobs with “family-sustaining wages,” such as information technology and construction.

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