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A new kind of high school diploma trades chemistry for carpentry

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In a corner of Huffman High School, the sounds of popping nail guns and whirring table saws fill the architecture and construction classroom. Alabama state law previously required students to take at least four years each of English, math, science and social studies to graduate from high school.

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AI tools are everyday study buddies, survey finds

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In third place is using AI to solve math or science problems, followed by brainstorming ideas or creating outlines–something 2 in 5 students say they rely on AI for. Overall, college students are more likely than high school students to use AI tools, and they are also more diligent when it comes to verifying AI-generated content.

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8 under-the-radar digital learning resources

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InqITS (Inquiry Intelligent Tutoring System) Subject areas: Science Best for: Developing scientific inquiry skills InqITS offers virtual science labs where students can conduct experiments, analyze results, and receive real-time feedback. It’s an excellent tool for fostering critical thinking, debate, and reflective dialogue.

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Mission Molecular Literacy: A Framework for Transforming Chemistry Education

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This phenomenon creates a significant barrier for students pursuing degrees in over 50 STEM-related disciplines, thereby restricting access to critical career pathways in science, medicine, and technology. The Alphabet of Science: The Periodic Table The Periodic Table serves as the “alphabet” of chemistry.

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Showfloor News: PBLWorks creates PBLWorks TEACH to help scale project based learning

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The Buck Institute for Education (dba PBLWorks ), a national provider of professional development for high-quality Project Based Learning (PBL), is launching PBLWorks TEACH , a web-based application with ready-to-use, standards-aligned, Gold-Standard PBL projects for middle school math, science, English Language Arts, and social studies.

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Bridging the Gap Between Classroom and Real Life: The Power of Applied Learning

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He holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of Northern Colorado, a Master of Science in International Political Economy from the Colorado School of Mines, an MBA in Finance from the Quantic School of Business and is currently pursuing a Doctor of Leadership and Innovation at Purdue University – Global.

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5 online resources to beat the summer slide

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Khan Academy : Khan Academy’s free online platform offers comprehensive lessons in math, science, history, and more. Smithsonian Learning Lab : For families looking to incorporate cross-curricular learning, the Smithsonian Learning Lab provides a treasure trove of multimedia collections that blend history, science, art, and culture.