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The Power of Connect, Extend, Challenge

Catlin Tucker

Physical Education and Movement Connect: After introducing a new sport or game, ask students if it reminds them of any other games they have played before. Challenge: Ask students to critically evaluate any ambiguities or contradictions in the text. playing soccer on sand vs. grass).

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Moving from industrial education to deeper learning

eSchool News

What if we don’t do a particular activity that’s tied to an evaluation? If we have eight periods in a day and decide students need six academic subjects, a lunch, and a period of physical education, what is the value statement here? Where will we find time to reach out to and collaborate with community partners?

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5 models that prioritize learner-centered education

eSchool News

For an elective on ceramics, learners spend an entire day every week working on ceramics projects; and one physical education elective takes learners out into the Colorado Rockies for hiking and rock climbing. Learners and teachers sit down together to discuss learners’ progress and work, and decide on a grade together.

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3 Ways to Ensure New K–12 Digital Infrastructure Fits

EdTech Magazine

While K–12 schools are working to guarantee their data is secure , educational IT experts are raising concerns over the safety and accessibility of physical IT infrastructure in schools. . As the use of technology in education grows, schools may want to revisit infrastructure strategies to ensure critical technology is securely housed.

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Bringing Better STEM Education to the Rural South

Edsurge

Right now, faculty at the HBCUs are evaluating the current curriculum and seeing how the lessons can be modified for students in Alabama and North Carolina. That approach is also crucial in building a pipeline of students interested in STEM careers, Strachan says, choices that can be determined early in their educational journey.

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Students’ Physical and Mental Health Declined During the Pandemic. Could a New Telehealth Initiative Help?

Edsurge

Research has shown that school investments in physical education and mental health services can play a role in improving student learning outcomes. UMMC staff will convene local stakeholders to identify goals and metrics to evaluate locally and will continue to monitor progress for the duration of the grant.

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At Google’s Atlanta Offices, Georgia Educators Strive to Design a Culture of Innovation

Edsurge

Outside of the workshop, her team has included concepts such as educating the whole child, a continuous improvement model and teaching “beyond the core” into the state’s. We are shifting from an evaluative framework to one of service and support,” said Dooley. draft ESSA plan. “We

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