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The U.S. had the blueprint for a high-class education–but abandoned it

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Ironically, Finland borrowed key elements from the United States and went on to build one of the most effective and equitable educational systems in the world, but the United States systematically dismantled its own blueprint for success. In the decades following World War II, the United States made sweeping investments in public education.

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Mission Molecular Literacy: A Framework for Transforming Chemistry Education

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For decades, chemistry has been considered a “gatekeeper” course within STEM education, with nearly 50% of college students failing, withdrawing, or dropping introductory chemistry courses (ACS, 2020). Such approaches capitalize on rhythm and repetition to reinforce symbolic associations, similar to alphabet songs in early literacy education.

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5 reasons why game design is the best way to teach STEAM skills

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Traditional education often fails to bridge that gap. The challenge: Digital skills gap in education Industries are evolving quickly, and they need workers with strong STEAM skills. The 5 key benefits of game-based learning in STEAM education 1. Gamifying learning turns failures into the next “level” to conquer.

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Reversing the absent trend: A school’s community-powered comeback

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This surge in absenteeism presents major challenges for educators striving to maintain instructional momentum and ensure equitable learning opportunities. One of our teachers has also reported a significant drop in referrals of parents/guardians to the magistrate court for failure to comply with attendance laws.

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8 tips for school leaders seeking to innovate

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Failure is a good thing, so long as you learn from it. When you pilot an innovation, state clearly the desired outcomes at the outset. Not all change produces progress. It’s important to be able to sunset those things that aren’t working. To learn from it, you need to have clear outcome measures up front.

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Why math hints matter–and how AI can help

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Scores from the 2024 National Assessment of Educational Progress illustrate some of these differences in alarming detail. Even a hint that shares the answer can be educational if it helps the student think. Looking ahead, there is much more to explore regarding what AI can do for math education. Hmm, the answer is 26.

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Through Comedy Classes, Students Take ‘Big Swings’ for Mental Health

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Nearly 6,500 students and educators across 26 different schools, districts, or youth organizations, have taken part in their workshops since Gethard co-founded the program with Marlon Morgan, CEO of parent nonprofit Wellness Together. “We We have clinical psychologists who go through all the improv exercises,” Gethard said.

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