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Many states picked diploma pathways over high school exit exams. Did students benefit?

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The senior at Washington state’s Toppenish High School first considered the career after he joined a STEM group in middle school. Fordham Institute, a conservative think tank, says that’s partly because for all the talk about changing high schools, graduation policies are still fairly restrictive.

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Politics, Pressure and Poor Sources: History Teachers Have It Tough These Days

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I do think that there are things that teachers stay away from because they are afraid that it will get them into some sort of trouble and one of the things is current events, says Samantha Futrell, a middle school social studies teacher in Richmond, Virginia. We feel so polarized right now.

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71 Undeniably Great Debate Topics for High School

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Fun Debate Topics Persuasive Speaking Activity Middle School, High School By Lindsay Ann Learning Grades: 6th-9th Subjects: English Language Arts, Speaking & Listening Standards: CCSS SL.9-10.4, You can even let your class come up with the wacky topics they’ll argue. Is racism still prevalent in the United States?

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What is Microsoft Sway?

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It is best-suited for Middle School and older, though I’ve seen lots of youngers successfully create engaging presentations. Lately, when I join technology education forums, one of the most talked-about webtools is Microsoft Sway. Sway works in Windows, on iPads, iPhones, and desktops. How to get started.

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Follett Online Book Fairs a Convenient Option to Keep Kids Reading

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Whether the 2020-21 school year is starting in the classroom or remotely, Follett is ensuring elementary and middle school students won’t be missing out on one of their favorite back-to-school traditions: the book fair. In addition, schools hosting an online book fair between now and Dec.

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Middle school movies that support SEL in the classroom

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Here are 10 movies for the middle school classroom that support students’ social and emotional learning: 1. Science Fair. Following different student groups competing in an international science fair, this documentary highlights the perseverance and teamwork required to make it to the top. Inside Out.

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Middle School students use green screens, technology to connect to learning

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Longfellow Middle School students are using green screen technology to transport themselves and their classmates to new worlds of learning. It gives kids more freedom and more choices,” she said. “It It becomes more meaningful and the kids own it more.”.