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5 fun STEM learning resources for summer engagement

eSchool News

Fortunately, a wide range of high-quality digital tools can help K-12 learners stay curious and build STEM skills throughout the summer months. During the summer months, the platform provides free access to a curated collection of mini-lessons designed to spark curiosity and critical thinking. or “Can a tree grow without seeds?”–and

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AEF Schools: Empowering Students with Individualized Learning, Social Growth, and Real-World Skills

k12 Digest

That vision became AEF Schools , a place designed for students who needed something differenta structured, supportive environment where learning goes beyond textbooks and tests. By eliminating high-stakes testing and embracing a no-homework policy, AEF ensures that students focus on real learningbuilding skills, confidence, and resilience.

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ProEd Global School: Empowering Young Minds Through Inclusive Global Education and Future-Ready Learning

k12 Digest

Programs like ASDAN, BTEC, and the Duke of Edinburgh International Award give students additional pathways to develop leadership, problem-solving, and real-world skills. A key part of this approach is the ASDAN curriculum, which is designed to develop practical skills, social integration, and emotional intelligence.

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Elmwood School: Where Girls Rise with Confidence, Curiosity and Global Vision

k12 Digest

Teachers regularly use technology, not just to teach, but to help students think deeper, ask better questions, and tell their own stories. These arent just digital skillstheyre life skills. They begin tackling real problems, building research skills, and learning how to think for themselves. Meadowcroft. The result?

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Is the Traditional Classroom Becoming Obsolete?

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Not all online platforms deliver quality education, and the lack of face-to-face interaction can hinder social development and collaborative skills. Today’s students demand more than just traditional lectures and textbooks; they’re looking for an engaging, flexible, and personalized learning experience.

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38 Additive Essentials for a High School Math Classroom

Teachers Pay Teachers

Math Escape Room Kit : Turn review into a high-energy, collaborative challenge that deepens critical thinking and makes learning more memorable. 3D Coordinate Plane Model with Moveable Axes : Boost spatial skills and help abstract thinkers master 3D graphing in calculus. It’s perfect for group work and simulations.

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ThinkCERCA Raises $10.1 Million to Build Critical Thinkers, Readers and Writers

Edsurge

Founded in 2012, ThinkCERCA offers a set of digital tools and lesson plans to help educators teach critical thinking skills across a variety of subjects, including English language arts (ELA), math, social studies and science. Some districts purchase the product as a wholesale textbook replacement for their ELA classes.

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