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Look to the Science: Understanding how Mind, Brain and Education Science can Inform Educational Practices

k12 Digest

Her career spans roles as an elementary teacher, instructional coach, mentor, special education administrator, and elementary school principal. Dr. DiTullio was a National Board Certified Teacher (NBCT) and is an esteemed member of both PDK International and the Pi Lambda Theta International Honor Society.

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Look to the Science: Understanding how Mind, Brain and Education Science can Inform Educational Practices

k12 Digest

Her career spans roles as an elementary teacher, instructional coach, mentor, special education administrator, and elementary school principal. Dr. DiTullio was a National Board Certified Teacher (NBCT) and is an esteemed member of both PDK International and the Pi Lambda Theta International Honor Society.

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7 reasons to ditch recipe-style science labs

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This “cookbook recipe” teaching style not only stifles creativity, but it can also hinder critical thinking skill development. As a science teacher for grades 1-3, I wanted to create a completely different science lab experience for my young students. It connected to our NGSS work. We tore up the recipe book.

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Helping science-averse teachers integrate STEM and literacy

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This understanding has deepened through my collaboration with Kathy Renfrew, whose journey from a self-proclaimed science-phobic classroom teacher to renowned STEM educator and leader illustrates the transformation that happens when educators break down traditional subject-area barriers and create truly interdisciplinary units.

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Reaching peak engagement in K-12 science education

eSchool News

Key points: Students must feel connected to the learning material to engage in science Helping science-averse teachers integrate STEM and literacy Want to improve STEM education? But are today’s students truly engaging with science education? How can educators reach students who struggle to engage with science?

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Computer science education sees more investment, but access gaps linger

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The annual report comes from Code.org , the Computer Science Teachers Association , and the Expanding Computing Education Pathways Alliance and offers a comprehensive analysis of national progress in providing computer science education. We need every state to require a computer science graduation requirement.”

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5 ways to make way for science in an ELA and math world

eSchool News

How much time do you think the average K–3 student spends learning about science? Well, according to the 2018 National Survey of Science and Mathematics Education , K–3 students spent an average of 89 minutes studying ELA, 57 minutes learning math, and a miniscule 18 minutes a day on science. Thirty minutes a day?

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