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

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Steven Sgourdos has a passion for fostering intellectual curiosity and critical thinking in his students. His educational philosophy is centered on nurturing students’ thirst for knowledge and preparing them to do meaningful work in the future. Are they memorizing facts, or learning how to think, solve, and lead?

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5 online resources to beat the summer slide

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For younger children, PBS Kids also provides games and shows that reinforce foundational skills in reading, math, and critical thinking. The platform also features an Article-A-Day challenge that encourages students to build background knowledge and reading stamina with just 10 minutes a day.

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

k12 Digest

Steven Sgourdos has a passion for fostering intellectual curiosity and critical thinking in his students. His educational philosophy is centered on nurturing students’ thirst for knowledge and preparing them to do meaningful work in the future. Are they memorizing facts, or learning how to think, solve, and lead?

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5 fun STEM learning resources for summer engagement

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With grade-specific content from kindergarten through high school, this site features virtual tours, design challenges, DIY engineering activities, and live webinars with NASA scientists and engineers. Each lesson poses a big question–like “Why do stars twinkle?” or “Can a tree grow without seeds?”–and

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Why Districts Are Turning to Esports to Reach More Learners

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It showcased communication, collaboration, creativity and critical thinking — the 4Cs in action. These essential, durable skills are at the heart of frameworks like ISTE’s Standards for Students and the Partnership for 21st Century Learning’s framework , which emphasize what students need to thrive in school and beyond.

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Dual Enrollment Numbers Are Rising. Colleges Want Them to Keep Growing.

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Not only do these courses offer students a jump-start on credits once they get to college, but they also equip them with skills like time management, critical thinking and study habits that researchers say encourage them to enroll and stay in college. The number of dually enrolled students has boomed in recent years.

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How Teachers Are Making Computer Science Click

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Johnson is one of several Utah educators discovering that computer science isn’t just about coding — it’s about helping students think critically, solve problems and make sense of the world around them. This activity introduced data analysis while building critical thinking and global awareness.

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