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3 things I learned from my middle school esports team

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In September 2018, my school district approved the creation of my FH Knights esports team –the first middle school esports team in the country. As students are playing, esports coaches can incorporate leadership, communication, and teamwork training right into practice. Esports is a great way to teach soft skills.

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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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5 reasons to use a one-stop-shop communications platform

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For starters, our administrators were using one communication system and teachers were using a completely different system. For example, one might develop a distribution list at the start of the new school year but would get a new student in January and forget to add the new parents to the distribution list.

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From curiosity to clarity: Showcasing career paths to young learners

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This year, I judged the middle school career research event, which allows students to explore careers of interest by completing a career interest survey, researching a field, and presenting key details such as education requirements, job outlook, salary, and what a typical workday looks like. Success is not limited to one path.

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Middle school movies that support SEL in the classroom

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However—as with any movie you select for your classroom—determine ahead of time what’s OK for your students and the community where you teach, and always follow your school or district’s policies around showing films in the classroom. Communication, Curiosity, Perseverance, Teamwork. Communication, Compassion, Empathy.

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Carousel Cloud Scales with Indianapolis School District for K-12 Communications

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The district reports 70 screens are live today with Carousel digital signage content coming from multiple contributors per school, with approximately 150 screens expected upon completion. The district has adopted a “one school at a time” rollout strategy that helps its technology specialists effectively train staff before using the system.

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KCAV and Rise Vision Help Middle School Use Digital Signage and Social Media App to Boost Student Motivation and Engagement

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Derby, Kansas – Derby North Middle School (DNMS) in Derby, Kansas, has found a unique and effective way to build culture and increase student engagement with the help of Rise Vision digital signage software and Class Intercom. ABOUT RISE VISION Rise Vision is the #1 digital signage software solution for schools.