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How to integrate environmental concepts into every subject

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My goal became connecting students to nature through their passions and connecting teachers standards-driven curriculum to nature through environmental literacy. I wanted to see the impact of nature journaling, as a representation of interdisciplinary environmental literacy, on students.

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How we use robots and art to make meeting computer science standards fun

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The project, a collaboration between the state of New Jersey and Montclair State University to create a multi-year Computer Science Education Hub, provided funding for me to buy KIBO robots, which have become the focus of my school’s STEAM program.

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4 ways a STEAM-centered curriculum is critical to youth education

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The answer lies in the inclusion of arts in a STEM-centered curriculum. Science, technology, engineering, and math are broad but dynamic subjects that contain innumerable and specific learning concepts. A STEAM learning approach encourages collaboration to understand and distill new concepts.

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CodeHS Launches Comprehensive, Easy-to-Use Computer Science Curriculum for Elementary

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Chicago, Illinois – The significance of computer science education in schools is growing exponentially as it empowers children with the essential skills to navigate and excel in the digital world. With ready-to-go lessons, CodeHS makes teaching computer science simple even for elementary teachers who have never taught computer science before.

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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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Give teachers ownership to make computer science a success

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Well-intended computer science initiatives are often met with reluctance and resistance before they even get off the ground. To ensure a smooth transition to teaching computer science, campus and district leaders will need to empower teachers with ownership of the change, versus simply asking them to comply with it.

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How we created a comprehensive drone curriculum

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As educators, we are all continuously looking for interdisciplinary learning opportunities that will provide students with the most authentic learning experiences possible. 4 keys to developing a drone curriculum. Drone education starts early on. Know your strengths.