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How to integrate environmental concepts into every subject

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One of my earliest projects as the Director of Environmental Education for a public school district in New York was in a middle school English Language Arts classroom. I wanted to see the impact of nature journaling, as a representation of interdisciplinary environmental literacy, on students.

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Why Districts Are Turning to Esports to Reach More Learners

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But this wasn’t your typical sporting event; students were navigating block-based worlds, racing against the clock to design sustainable, hurricane-resistant schools. It showcased communication, collaboration, creativity and critical thinking — the 4Cs in action. For the students, it was more than a game.

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5 approaches that engage middle school students in STEM learning

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PBL also encourages collaboration and communication, as many projects are best completed in teams. Teachers can introduce community-based projects like designing solutions to environmental issues in their neighborhood, which not only reinforce STEM concepts but also show students the impact they can have.

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How NGSS transforms science class with hands-on learning

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As students plan investigations to answer a question posed to them, they conduct tests, record and analyze data, and communicate their results. The practices support interdisciplinary learning, too. Pat Dickerson is a sixth grade science teacher at Falcon Creek Middle School in Colorado. Looking for more inspiration?

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6 educator predictions about teaching and learning in 2025

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. –James Hood, Principal, Rodburn Elementary School , Rowan County Schools The Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) are transforming the educational landscape, ushering in a more integrated and dynamic approach to teaching and learning.

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A virtual reality, AI-boosted system helps students with autism improve social skills

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That system contains 140 unique learning scenarios meant to teach knowledge and understanding of 183 social skills in virtual school environments such as a classroom, hallway, cafeteria or bus that students and teachers can use via multiple platforms such as iPad, Chromebooks or Oculus VR headsets.

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SchoolStatus Selects 2024-25 Customer Advisory Board 

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This opportunity allows me to learn from other district leaders while supporting teachers using student data and two-way communication tools to drive student success,” said Rachel Blackwell, Digital Learning Facilitator for Pulaski County Special School District. Dr. Shepherd was the Asst.