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The Intersection of Inquiry-Based Learning and High-Quality Instructional Materials in Social Studies

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By using HQIMs, educators can enhance the quality of instruction , support differentiated learning and improve overall learning outcomes. While the concept of HQIM has been established and embraced in other core academic disciplines, applying this concept to social studies has been more complex.

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Austin Independent School District Selects IXL to Support Classroom Instruction and Distance Learning

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A study of public schools in Texas found that those using IXL Math or IXL English Language Arts outperformed other schools on STAAR exams by as much as 11 percentile points in math, 17 percentile points in reading and 8 percentile points in writing. The IXL family of products also includes Education.com , ABCya and Vocabulary.com.

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Rhode Island Approves IXL for K-12 Blended Learning and Assessment

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“Schools need technology that paints vivid pictures of student knowledge levels so they can meaningfully evaluate and teach every learner,” said Paul Mishkin, CEO of IXL Learning. RIDE’s adoption of the Real-Time Diagnostic clears a path for educators to make significant strides towards boosting learning outcomes.”.

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Laredo Independent School District and IXL Partner to Support In-Person and At-Home Learning

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IXL Learning , the K-12 personalized learning platform used by 11 million students, today announced a three-year agreement with Laredo Independent School District to bring its award-winning program to approximately 23,600 students and 1,100 teachers. Laredo ISD is located in Laredo, Texas , on the border with Mexico.

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Personalized Learning, Global Citizenship: A Framework for the Modern Classroom

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I have seen powerful learning emerge when students explore a topic like “community resilience” through the lenses of science, social studies, and civic action. At the same time, I hold high expectations by aligning individual teacher goals with school-wide learning outcomes, ensuring coherence and focus.

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How Augmented Reality Helps Teachers Reach More Students

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McGraw Hill AR activity for balancing algebraic equations Rob Spierenburg Chief Executive Officer at All Things Media How can educators be confident that integrating AR into their lessons is actually moving the needle toward their key standards and learning outcomes? What does AR look like in the humanities?

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Why Do Some Schools Get Better Quickly and Others Get Stuck?

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And it wasn't just happening in one class, but it was like happening in English, happening in social studies, happening in science. There wasn't a clear sense of, ‘What are the learning outcomes that you would like to be better on the basis of having made these investments?’ And I was like, ‘Oh, this is pretty cool.’

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