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This school year, align teaching strategies with student learning styles

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The COVID-19 pandemic created an educational environment that had never been seen before. Many students –– and instructors –– were abruptly forced to transition from traditional classroom learning to adopt a new remote format. Five Principles of Learning.

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Understanding learning styles via Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences

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As educators, our responsibility lies not only in disseminating knowledge but also in understanding and accommodating the diverse learning styles present among our students. Learning styles refer to the preferred methods individuals use to absorb, process, and retain information.

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How hands-on education creates better educators

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The profession of Educator is one of the most important occupations in the world. Educators are held to very high standards and are expected to have advanced knowledge and skills, as well as adopt and adapt to evolving practices and technologies.

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Navigating cultural diversity in American education

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In many ways, the history of multicultural education runs parallel with the history of the United States, because we have been an ostensibly multicultural nation from the very beginning. By creating bridges between students’ knowledge and classroom content, educators who employ CRT practices aim to affirm identities and values.

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7 new and engaging virtual field trips

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These trips promote active engagement, critical thinking, and cater to diverse learning styles. The LEGO Groups sustainability team, Polar Bears International, and Discovery Education travel to Churchill Manitoba and the Polar Frontier habitat at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium in search of polar bears at play.

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From curiosity to clarity: Showcasing career paths to young learners

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This year, I judged the middle school career research event, which allows students to explore careers of interest by completing a career interest survey, researching a field, and presenting key details such as education requirements, job outlook, salary, and what a typical workday looks like. What problems are students interested in solving?

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Kids in special education are struggling–it’s time to rethink their education

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In fact, one in five schools reported being understaffed for their existing special education programs in fall of 2023. It is a genuinely alternative, inclusive model for education. But more importantly, it’s an example of what’s possible when we are willing to radically rethink education and build a community around students’ needs.