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The 10-day summer STEM program improving science instruction

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They worked with UW instructors in developing the RAMPED program. The program was originally developed when leaders and teachers from the Natrona County School District created a strategic plan to boost graduation rates. Next page: How the program helps teachers build STEM skills to pass on to students.

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VHS Learning Continues to Serve Massachusetts Students Underrepresented in Advanced STEM Courses Through Statewide Initiative

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18, 2022 – Many students don’t have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® (AP®) classes due to limited availability of AP® course offerings or certified instructors to teach the classes. In addition, local site coordinators will ensure any accommodations for students are implemented, in coordination with special education staff.

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Ancora High School Partners with McGraw Hill to Launch New Online High School for Adults

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It helps instructors deliver cohesive learning experiences through structured content and interactivity. This enables the instructor to assign coursework that keeps their students moving forward on their unique learning path. With Connect, students and instructors are provided with continuous support — in or out of the classroom.

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10 of the best and worst school systems

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For the majority of US families, public education is the only option for their child’s education. Public elementary and secondary education dollars traditionally flow from three sources: the federal, state (state governments contributing nearly half of public-school funding) and local governments.

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Online learning in high school helps students explore career pathways

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Hiring and retaining instructors who are qualified to teach career-related courses can also be challenging for schools and districts of all sizes. High schools can fulfill this goal by giving students opportunities to explore a wide range of career options in the courses they provide.

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4 Essential Steps to Secure Funding for Hybrid Classroom Technologies

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For districts in need of additional technologies to make hybrid classrooms successful, here's a closer look at the new funding available and how to secure it: ESSER Funds and How to Use Them The original CARES Act included an education stabilization fund called Elementary and Secondary Education Emergency Relief (ESSER).

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Feedback as a Dialogue 

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To provide you with a little bit of context, I think it’s important to rewind the story all the way back to when I first entered the field of education. As a bit of a too-long-didn’t-read (TLDR), I worked as a K-12 educator, an instructional developer, and a post-secondary instructor. online chat, discussion boards).

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