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Showfloor News: PBLWorks creates PBLWorks TEACH to help scale project based learning

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The Buck Institute for Education (dba PBLWorks ), a national provider of professional development for high-quality Project Based Learning (PBL), is launching PBLWorks TEACH , a web-based application with ready-to-use, standards-aligned, Gold-Standard PBL projects for middle school math, science, English Language Arts, and social studies.

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How our district turned a sea of data into a compass for change

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That’s just one example among many that illustrates the success we’ve had already at establishing a culture where data is prized. We adjusted our resources, and this year, 96 percent of K-5 students met typical growth in English language arts. We look at it. We do something with it at all levels of our organization.

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8 under-the-radar digital learning resources

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Students use context clues to determine where they are, building skills in geography, culture, and critical observation. It’s especially helpful for English learners and auditory learners. The EDU version allows teachers to control content and track student progress.

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5 ways our students benefit from our online literacy platform

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In most cases, students had learned conversational English but had never really engaged with the alphabet. This wasnt just an English Learner issue, but it was one that required a separate focus. While many students are proficient in other languages, these languages may not share the same alphabet or sounds as English.

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Educators Speak Out About Leadership, Identity and Systemic Change

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Addressing Systemic Challenges and Supporting Educator Sustainability Last but not least, educators were not only adamant about the systemic challenges of K-12 education, but also expressed ways schools and districts can work to better support the retention of educators in our schools.

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The Basics of Making a Curriculum for Homeschool Students

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You become their biggest advocate as they grow in subjects like math, science, and English. Introduce core subjects, like math, English, science, and social studies, through play, creativity, and real-world experiences. Find ways to connect it to your family’s culture, traditions, and everyday life.

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78 Scholarly & Creative 7th Grade Writing Prompts

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Challenge your advanced writers with writing prompts for middle school that go beyond 7th grade expectations. Describe your family culture and explain how it shapes who you are. They also complement cross-curricular themes in middle school sociology discussions. Explore middle school resources

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