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My top 3 digital science lab resources

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As a former molecular biologist turned college and 7-12 educator, I have taught laboratory science classes for the past 3 decades. I’ve seen a lot of changes in science education (especially digital content) over the last 30 years, but one challenge has remained the same: students have to learn laboratory skills.

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How one platform is launching student careers in high school

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Tinh Tran likes to bring his science classes at University High School in Irvine, Calif., The Irvine Unified School District is part of an Orange County initiative, called OC Pathways , to connect all students to career-based experiences—not just those who follow a career and technical education (CTE) track in high school.

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Should High School Students Do Academic Research?

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A growing number of high school students are looking for opportunities to do academic research, hoping to add ‘published author’ to their list of achievements when they apply to colleges. But experts say that the trend of high school research, while well-intentioned, has plenty of pitfalls. They may be playing sports.

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In post-COVID schools, let’s redouble efforts to support students

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The other day, my friend’s high school daughter complained, “It’s not fair!” What’s not fair?” her mother asked. Everyone is cheating!” her daughter replied. They started doing it during COVID, and now it’s a habit.”

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What an Admissions Fight at America’s ‘Best’ High School Says About Educational Equity

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Every year, around the country, high school students get their hands dirty with science projects—chemistry labs, robotics, that model of a volcano. But one school just outside of Washington, D.C., And that's just one example of how extraordinary this school is. News and World Report ranking of public high schools.

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Science achievement gaps begin as early as kindergarten

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Research indicates math, reading achievement in early grades also influences later science achievement. Their science achievement gaps remained fairly stable from third grade through eighth grade. Morgan, an associate professor of education policy studies at Pennsylvania State University.

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3 best practices to create a STEM-focused school

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One of our schools provides advanced math and computer courses for various IT certifications, while another has a dual enrollment program that allows high school students to graduate with an associate degree and a high school diploma. We invite people who work in STEM fields to volunteer at our schools.

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