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‘Why Am I Just Learning About This?’ In New College Board Offering, Students Explore the African Diaspora

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Those are some of the emotions Mario Herrera’s high school students experienced as they learned about the African diaspora, as part of a two-year pilot for the College Board’s new curriculum on the subject. Cary Hunt, who teaches AP Seminar at Grissom High School in Huntsville, Ala., Frustrated. Determined.

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Bringing Better STEM Education to the Rural South

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The goal is to improve science literacy among high school students by making lessons meaningful and relevant to their lives through a teaching method called project-based learning. Now the STEM curriculum is poised to enter high school classrooms in the rural South. Department of Education and will last five years.

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3 Pillars of High-quality Blended Learning

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In a high school math class, when learning about graphing equations, teachers can invite students to decide if they would like to graph on paper or use Desmos, an online graphing tool. They can also allow students to work with a research partner or in small groups.

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How K12 Supports Elementary Students in Science and STEM

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When we think about STEMscience, technology, engineering, and mathwe usually think of high school or college. These virtual events provide platforms for students to showcase their talents, collaborate with peers, and gain recognition for their innovative ideas.

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