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The Power of Connect, Extend, Challenge

Catlin Tucker

Geography and Culture Connect: After studying a foreign country, ask students to find similarities between their own community and the one they studied. 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.

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5 models that prioritize learner-centered education

eSchool News

Village High School : The Village diverges markedly from standard approaches to high school education. Its learners receive all of their core academic content–English, history, social studies, and math–through mastery-based online courses.

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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

Early results from previous studies showed some students were able to improve their science test scores, Schneider says. Chemistry and physics teachers within these schools will deliver the curriculum. Once implemented, researchers will also collect data and study the curriculum’s impact using the same methods as in previous studies.

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

Edsurge

Even short amounts of physical activity have been shown to improve students’ cognition. In one study , researchers asked children to complete cognitive tasks after either watching television or engaging in physical activity for 30 minutes. What can schools do about these health challenges?

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“How Are You Doing Today?” A Survey for Starting Each Class

Faculty Focus

The students shared that there were several evaluations in other courses that were taking a toll on them. Understanding students’ mental well-being challenges on a university campus: Interview study. Well-being and student–faculty interactions in higher education. Higher Education Research & Development, 41 (2), 562–576.

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“How Are You Doing Today?” A Survey for Starting Each Class

Faculty Focus

The students shared that there were several evaluations in other courses that were taking a toll on them. Understanding students’ mental well-being challenges on a university campus: Interview study. Well-being and student–faculty interactions in higher education. Higher Education Research & Development, 41 (2), 562–576.