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Bridging the Gap Between Classroom and Real Life: The Power of Applied Learning

k12 Digest

In a 2023 national survey by Hanover Research, only 27% of American high school students said they felt what they were learning was relevant to the real world. Are they memorizing facts, or learning how to think, solve, and lead? More than just doing projects, it’s about making learning real.

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Personalized Learning, Global Citizenship: A Framework for the Modern Classroom

k12 Digest

Nam Ngo Thanh is an educational leader, innovator, and advocate for equity-driven, holistic learning. He shared his views on integrating technology meaningfully into the classroom, Teaching methodologies, personalized learning, interdisciplinary instruction, and many more.

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One word, meaningful impact: Creating classroom culture through collective dialogue

eSchool News

Having conducted well over a thousand observations of K-12 teachers over the last 15 years, I have noticed there is one piece of feedback I have given more than any other–and it involves a seemingly minor word change. I gave the feedback to a teacher who was shocked at how many times she said Tell me, when she looked back at the video.

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From Punitive to Restorative: Transforming School Culture Through Restorative Practices

k12 Digest

A former principal of Shaw Academy and current administrator in Durham Public Schools, he has led schoolwide initiatives, managed academic programs, and cultivated positive learning environments. Restorative social circles are structured, facilitated group conversations designed to build community, promote accountability, and repair harm.

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5 digital resources to engage students in meaningful learning

eSchool News

Key points: Digital resources can make learning more effective and enjoyable for students 4 edtech tools that can transform student teamwork A critical shift in digital instruction in 2025 For more news on digital resources, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub As education evolves, the classroom is no longer limited to books and blackboards.

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From Punitive to Restorative: Transforming School Culture Through Restorative Practices

k12 Digest

A former principal of Shaw Academy and current administrator in Durham Public Schools, he has led schoolwide initiatives, managed academic programs, and cultivated positive learning environments. Restorative social circles are structured, facilitated group conversations designed to build community, promote accountability, and repair harm.

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Bridging the Gap Between Classroom and Real Life: The Power of Applied Learning

k12 Digest

In a 2023 national survey by Hanover Research, only 27% of American high school students said they felt what they were learning was relevant to the real world. Are they memorizing facts, or learning how to think, solve, and lead? More than just doing projects, it’s about making learning real.

Learning 130