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Understanding cognitive development in students via Piaget’s Theory

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Group work fosters collaborative learning through projects and discussions, thereby encouraging students to consider different viewpoints and ideas. In secondary education, challenging students with abstract thinking, encouraging debate and discussion, and assigning independent projects are key strategies for promoting deeper learning.

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How our changing world is shifting the way Gen Z is influenced by post-secondary marketing

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Specifically, it shows how trust plays a part in making decisions about post-secondary education and how creativity makes a significant impact. However, when it came down to making decisions, students looked to their family members (82%), friends (81%), and teachers for discussions on schools. application and offer deadlines).

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Most parents know AI will be crucial to their children’s future

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That disparity highlights a pressing need to raise awareness of and increase parental involvement in AI discussions, and advance the implementation of AI in American primary and secondary education.

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Groundbreaking school blends high school and college together

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The Georgetown Center on Education and the Workforce published a report stating that by 2020, 65 percent of our economy’s jobs will require post-secondary education or training beyond high school. That means that students without these post-secondary milestones will only be applicable for 35 percent of jobs.

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TeachingBooks Resources Available to 24 Million Readers with New Statewide Library Systems Added in 2021

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TeachingBooks deepens the learning experience by “bringing books to life” through their database of over 270,000 digital resources, including author interviews, video book trailers, discussion questions and literary games. The five new licenses signed in 2021 represent more than 7,300 institutions and 2.6 million students.

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Arkansas’ LISA Academy Renews Partnership with Global Edtech Leader Supporting Student Success

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Established in 2004, all 11 schools across the state are accredited by the Arkansas Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. The district serves over 4,300 students in its mission to provide an academically rigorous college preparatory program that prepares students to succeed in education and in the workplace of their choice.

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Use these 5 strategies to boost student engagement

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Previous research indicates that students who report positive teacher-student relationships were more likely to report high engagement with their learning, and strong teacher-student relationships have been associated with higher academic performance, feelings of competence, greater attendance rates, and pursuit of secondary education.