Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Interestingly, before this point, Jeslyn and her peers had always needed my guidance on these kinds of projects; all of a sudden, they were working bell-to-bell, motivated by their passion for the issue. The following year, the Woolsey fire closed our school on parent conference night, causing severe damage to surrounding neighborhoods.

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Learning Local Government History Coaching 209

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Bolstered by his trademark energy and enthusiasm, along with educator resources from Statistics in Schools (SIS), he's motivating students to learn about statistical literacy, data analytics, interpreting maps and the overall significance of the census. But as the 2020 census approaches, he's digging a little deeper.

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Teachers Local Government English Social Studies 168

Edsurge

AUGUST 12, 2022

Rucker taught in the classroom for a couple of years, then joined the city of Baltimore as its Head Start coordinator, launching her career at the intersection of early childhood and local government. The local level is where the rubber meets the road. But the local level is where the rubber meets the road.

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Local Government Language Languages Counselling 174

TNTP Blog

JANUARY 16, 2025

Deeper student engagement is achieved when schools use innovative practices to align learning with students’ interests and aspirations ( Halverson & Graham, 2019 ). It connects learning directly to real-world applications, boosting motivation and understanding. This approach’s holistic focus sets it apart.

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Skills Local Government Learning Motivation 52

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Khoa Ta, then a sophomore at Owensboro High School from Daviess County in Western Kentucky, was elected as a student board member for the local board of education last May. One idea that’s taken root is forcing students to take a civics test as a requirement for high school graduation. The victory was bittersweet.

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Education Students Testing Participation 190

Edsurge

JANUARY 30, 2018

We hope his story—and its imperfect ending—can motivate those of you who are on your career journeys to find work that makes you happy and taps into your passions. In industry, you saw big titans falling to smart, high-potential young people with ideas. All you have to do is work harder, and study and do all your homework." That's one.

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Education Local Government Study Motivation 121