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Empowering students to earn college credit from high school classrooms

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There are lots of different ways that high school students earn college credit, but one of the most powerful is also one of the least known. CLEPs assess college-level knowledge and passing scores on the exams are accepted as credit at more than 2,900 colleges and universities.

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?Social Studies Should Teach Students for Tomorrow, Not the Past

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In fact, this question has become the cornerstone of my personal educational philosophy, and a guiding principle for my team of high school social studies educators at Fairfax County Public Schools. It’s a question I often ask myself and educators in my professional network. They shouldn’t.

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5 Ways Edtech Enhances Social Studies Lessons

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Before I get into how edtech enhances social studies lessons, let’s ask a foundational question: What the heck is Social Studies ? According to Brookings , roughly nine percent of educators consider themselves social studies teachers. There are lots of social studies-oriented games and simulations.

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With VR goggles, students in detention centers gain career training

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Bringing this learning to students offers a unique and individualized experience that equips students with skills and a foundational knowledge of different vocational careers. Our ultimate goal is for students to choose a career pathway and follow through with it while theyre in high school,” Howard said.

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Personalizing history for more impactful student learning

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The culture and climate of the social studies classroom has changed, and the way teachers teach social studies has to change with it. The modern social studies classroom should now be a classroom full of student inquiry and choice.

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Why Districts Are Turning to Esports to Reach More Learners

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Phase 3 Live Finale: Elementary, middle and high school teams competed in a 30-minute esports showdown, held at the Levan Center of Innovation at Nova Southeastern University, to design climate-resilient schools. What stood out most? The way the Showdown brought together students from every district and grade level.

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Empowering young minds with a proven literacy program

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Leveraging the power of technology One tool I’ve used in this journey is Lexia LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling), a structured literacy training course based on the science of reading that provides knowledge and tools teachers can use with any reading program. Give them a safe space to learn.

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