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Only 1 in 8 elementary teacher prep programs adequately teach math

eSchool News

Too many students are falling behind in their math skills, limiting their academic success and future economic opportunities. Recent math scores from the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) show that a quarter of fourth graders lack even basic math skills.

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Reciprocal Teaching with Multimedia

Catlin Tucker

Shifting from teacher-led to student-led learning requires that teachers equip students with the skills necessary to assume responsibility for specific learning activities in the classroom. Second, teaching students how to engage with media in a meaningful way can free teachers from the front of the room.

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Look to the Science: Understanding how Mind, Brain and Education Science can Inform Educational Practices

k12 Digest

Mind, brain and education science combines knowledge in the fields of cognitive psychology, neuroscience, and education to inform methods of teaching and explore the impact of those strategies on learning, helping to transform the field of education. work with a partner to light a bulb using the materials provided for you).

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Creating Inclusive Classrooms with Co-Teaching and the Station Rotation

Catlin Tucker

This shift has led to the growing adoption of co-teaching models, where general and special education teachers collaborate to meet the diverse needs of their students. First, let’s explore the benefits of using the station rotation model to enhance co-teaching and create more inclusive classrooms.

Teaching 394
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Enhancing media literacy skills in the age of AI

eSchool News

Key points: Edtech tools can be a valuable resource to build media literacy skills Teaching ethical edtech for future innovators How to help students build critical success skills For more news on media literacy, see eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub Media literacy has emerged as a critical skillset in today’s digital landscape.

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The clock is ticking: Why standardized schedules don’t work for learning

eSchool News

Whether you are mastering a skill for work, learning to cook, or training for a marathon, you adjust your pace based on progress–not the ticking of a clock. In this model, students move forward when they have demonstrated mastery of a skill or concept, not when the bell rings or the calendar flips to June.

Learning 278
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STEM programs can’t keep up with AI–let’s focus on Power Skills

eSchool News

Key points: Schools should focus on teaching skills that have enduring value See also: Here’s why STEM Career Days are a great idea See also: Building a STEM pipeline needs to start in kindergarten For more news on STEM learning, visit eSN’s STEM & STEAM page First came headlines about AI-driven cheating.

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