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3 best practices to create a STEM-focused school

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Our vision statement is, “We inspire students to become STEM innovators and responsible global citizens.” With the belief that STEM skills are best acquired starting at a young age, we start building foundational skills early in elementary school. We also offer summer STEM camps, after school clubs and Saturday activities.

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

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Ethan, a high school junior studying to become a secondary history teacher in our Academy for Teaching and Learning, was presenting findings from his extensive research to the staff at our school. For this project, students invite teachers, school leaders and families to engage in the conversation.

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Hardin County Schools is Leading Kentucky’s Transition to Dynamic Digital Learning Experiences for Science Instruction Through New Partnership with Discovery Education

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With these resources, district educators are empowered to build real-world learning experiences that connect students to the world around them while preparing them for future success. . interdisciplinary K-8 resource,?STEM STEM Connect. . STEM Connect?blends

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Civics Education Is Essential for Creating Engaged Citizens. I’m Hopeful It's About to Make a Comeback.

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history and civics to be studied in an interdisciplinary manner. If we want an active, informed and engaged republic, then commitment to those goals must begin in elementary school—if not earlier—and build momentum and depth throughout a student’s career. Democracy isn’t a spectator sport.

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Tennessee’s Hardeman County Schools Begin New Year with New Digital Resources Supporting College and Career Readiness 

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An interdisciplinary K-8 resource that blends dynamic digital content with ready-to-use lessons and hands-on activities, STEM Connect enhances core curriculum and cultivates valuable design thinking skills that prepare students for the future. STEM Connect. Also, educators at HCS enjoy access to the Discovery Education Network.

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Minnesota’s South Washington County Schools Selects the Discovery Education’s Suite of Digital Services to Support Science Instruction in Grades K-8

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SoWashCo Schools is a suburban district located southeast of St. Paul and serves students across 16 elementary schools, 4 middle schools and three traditional high schools. Discovery Education is the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place.

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Innovative ideas for school libraries

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In the current technological landscape, though, librarians are positioned to provide students engaging, dynamic library resources as instructional designers. As instructional designers, librarians collaborate with teachers to develop learning materials to reach students best.

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