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Making Math Class Relevant to Real Life

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Its a question that high school and middle school math teachers have heard many times. Procedural, boring and, in some cases, totally outdated , math lessons just dont seem to pull students in. Students plug away at tough procedures, such as geometric proofs, but dont know why they are doing it.

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Educators Speak Out About Leadership, Identity and Systemic Change

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In that time, each fellow has managed to speak vulnerably about educational leadership, student engagement and systemic challenges in K-12 education. Burns opening quote is a reminder that teaching is purpose-driven work and that student growth and development depend on supporting teachers and school leaders.

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3 tips to combat chronic absenteeism in high schools

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In elementary school, there’s frequent outreach. A recent report found that this wanes somewhat throughout middle school, and, by the time students reach high school, many schools subscribe to the belief that the need for school-to-home communication diminishes.

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New Mexico’s Aztec Municipal School District Renews Multiyear Partnership Driving Student Engagement in Science  

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Charlotte, NC — New Mexico’s Aztec Municipal School District (AMSD) today announced the renewal of its multiyear partnership with Discovery Education supporting science education in three district elementary schools. Also, all AMSD educators enjoy access to the Discovery Educator Network.

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What All High Schools Can Draw From Career and Technical Education Programs

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My colleagues feverishly jotted down notes as one of my students, Ethan, moved through his presentation on how educators can more intentionally use AI in their classes. Do students know how to think of their feet? Can students apply the facts, definitions and key concepts they’ve learned to a project? Here are a few.

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Why the Best Personalized Learning Programs Start Way Before High School

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At my district’s high schools, personalized learning is fairly easy to see. We know that our students are different, and to capitalize on their strengths, we provide opportunities for students to identify a focused path and to find success. It focused on 20 indicators of student engagement.

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5 educators share insights into teaching and learning

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Elementary-level STEM education fosters our future innovators. Dr. Yuvraj Verma, a teacher at Chalkville Elementary School in Alabama, notes that investing in STEM education from an early age nurtures the next generation of innovators, problem-solvers, and leaders. Mallery’s use of data in guiding SEL efforts.

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