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This tech academy is using project-based learning to close the STEM gap

eSchool News

Across the country, more and more schools are implementing project-based learning and forging partnerships with businesses to help students build real-world skills to succeed in college and the workforce. Take Chicago’s Chicago Tech Academy High School for example. We try to guide students through interdisciplinary work.”

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5 models that prioritize learner-centered education

eSchool News

When students reach high school, research shows that close to 66 percent of students are disengaged. But even students who do successfully navigate their schooling emerge with only a specific (and often narrow) skillset that may or may not match their strengths or interests.

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CodeHS Launches Comprehensive, Easy-to-Use Computer Science Curriculum for Elementary

eSchool News

Chicago, Illinois – The significance of computer science education in schools is growing exponentially as it empowers children with the essential skills to navigate and excel in the digital world. The In Focus Pathway is designed for a dedicated computer science or technology class.

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3 best practices to create a STEM-focused school

eSchool News

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. But what about when you’re teaching English or social studies?

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94 Intriguing Writing Prompts for High School

Teachers Pay Teachers

Perfect as bell-ringers, exit tickets, or brain breaks for high school , these five-minute writing ideas are a great way to get students into a writing state of mind right after the bell rings. 19 Longer Journal Writing Prompts for High School For a deeper dive into your students thoughts, assign longer journal prompts for high school.

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Civics Education Is Essential for Creating Engaged Citizens. I’m Hopeful It's About to Make a Comeback.

Edsurge

On a memorable morning in my high school civics class, the students—seniors, full of energy—learned about the formation and function of our legislative branch. With an increased emphasis on improving test scores in reading, writing, math and science, social studies fell to the wayside. They were roleplaying.

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Taking K-12 education transformation from pipe dream to pipeline

eSchool News

As defined and codified by Education Reimagined , this learner-centered educational design is gaining traction within communities as an emerging alternative to conventional schooling. Consider two public school examples that demonstrate how to create new educational designs aligned with these values.

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