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What is Constructivism and How Does it Fit Your Class?

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Traditional classes tend to be less about higher-order thinking because of the importance placed on teacher lectures and overseeing. Constructivist classes insist students think about the lesson while engaging in problem-solving and critical thinking as a path to understanding.

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How This Teacher Brings Census Data to Life in the Classroom

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The census helps companies plan where to create jobs; local governments plan where to build roads, schools, and hospitals; and finally helps students and organizations that research the numbers bring awareness to issues and possible solutions. There's math, geography and critical thinking involved.

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What the Shifting Data Center Ecosystem Means for Education

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In today’s education space, core data centers are shrinking in favor of distributed networks providing computing close to users in different school buildings, classrooms and even across multiple school districts or local government entities.

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Empowering Students Through Durable Skills: Insights from Partnering and Learning with America Succeeds

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As highlighted by America Succeeds in the Durable Skills Framework , these core competenciesincluding critical thinking, communication, and adaptabilityare transferable across different contexts and remain essential for lifelong learning, career growth, and navigating workforce demands.

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The Best Homeschool Social Studies Curriculum for Busy Parents

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Discussion-based lessons encourage critical thinking and allow children to express their ideas. Government & Citizenship What makes a good citizen ? Second graders learn about local government, rules, laws, and leaders who help keep communities running smoothly. Looking for even more ready-to-use resources?